Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Model 8241 Spring Balancer
The Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Model 8241 is a heavy-duty spring balancer designed to support production tools in the 26–220 lb working-load range. With floating rotating suspension, locking safety hook, stepless tension adjustment, quick-change cable, automatic safety detent, and safety chain, it helps reduce tool-handling strain while improving safety, accuracy, and production efficiency.
The Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Model 8241 Spring Balancer is built for industrial workstations where heavier production tools need to be suspended, positioned, and controlled safely throughout the workday.
The 8241 model family supports working loads from 26 lb to 220 lb, depending on the selected variant. This makes it a strong fit for heavier tools and equipment used in production, assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing environments.
The broader Packers Kromer balancer line is designed for “Zero Gravity” tool support, helping reduce worker fatigue, safety hazards, and tool damage while improving accuracy and production volume.
The 8241 includes heavy-duty features such as floating rotating suspension, a locking safety hook, recessed safe adjustments, safety drum lock, stepless tension adjustment, quick-change cable, automatic safety detent, safety chain, container-cold spring, exclusive cable limiter, easy load leveling, and easy spring change.
This model is best suited for heavier production tools that need to remain accessible and balanced while reducing operator strain. It also helps protect tools from drops or improper handling, making it useful for high-volume workstations where safety, tool life, and repeatable positioning matter.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Family | 8241 |
| Product Type | Heavy-duty spring balancer / zero-gravity tool balancer |
| Manufacturer | Packers Kromer |
| Rotation | 360° |
| Clearance | 6 in |
| Safety Hanger Opening | 0.95 in |
| Safety Chain Length | 15 in |
| Safety Chain Rating | 3,880 lb |
| Tool Mounting Point | 0.67 in |
| Depth | 8.3 in |
| Diameter | 10 in |
| Length | 30.5 in |
| Weight | 45 lb |
| Cable Travel | 6.5 ft |
| Cable Extension | 24 in |
| Cable Diameter | 5 mm |
| Suspension | Floating rotating suspension |
| Hook Type | Locking safety hook |
| Tension Adjustment | Stepless tension adjustment |
| Cable Feature | Quick-change cable |
| Safety Features | Safety drum lock, automatic safety detent, safety chain installed, recessed safe adjustments, exclusive cable limiter |
| Spring Feature | Container-cold spring |
| Service Features | Easy load leveling and easy spring change |
| Best Use Cases | Heavy production tools, assembly tools, industrial workstations, manufacturing cells, fabrication tools, repetitive heavy-tool handling, and ergonomic tool suspension |
Model Variants
| Item No. | Model No. | Working Load |
|---|---|---|
| 196802031 | 8241-1 | 26–44 lb / 12–20 kg |
| 196802041 | 8241-2 | 44–66 lb / 20–30 kg |
| 196802051 | 8241-3 | 66–99 lb / 30–45 kg |
| 196802061 | 8241-4 | 99–132 lb / 45–60 kg |
| 196802121 | 8241-5 | 132–165 lb / 60–75 kg |
| 196802191 | 8241-6 | 165–198 lb / 75–90 kg |
| 196802101 | 8241-7 | 198–220 lb / 90–100 kg |


