Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Single Spring Model 8251 Spring Balancer
The Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Single Spring Model 8251 is a heavy-duty spring balancer designed for supporting production tools in the 33–209 lb working-load range. It includes floating rotating suspension, a locking safety hook, stepless tension adjustment, quick-change cable, automatic safety detent, safety chain, exclusive cable limiter, easy load leveling, and easy spring change.
The Packers Kromer Heavy-Duty Single Spring Model 8251 Spring Balancer is designed for heavier industrial tools that need ergonomic support, controlled positioning, and safer handling during repetitive production work.
The 8251 single spring model family covers working loads from 33 lb to 209 lb, depending on the selected variant. This makes it suitable for heavier tools used in assembly, production, fabrication, and industrial workstations where operators need to keep tools suspended and ready for use without carrying the full tool weight throughout the shift.
The broader Packers Kromer balancer line is described as a “Zero Gravity” balancer solution used for ergonomic placement of production tools. The brochure states that these balancers help reduce worker fatigue, safety hazards, and tool damage, while allowing improved accuracy and production volume.
Key features for the 8251 include floating rotating suspension, locking safety hook, recessed safe adjustments, safety drum lock, stepless tension adjustment, quick-change cable, automatic safety detent, safety chain installed, containerized cold rolled spring, exclusive cable limiter, easy load leveling, and easy spring change.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Family | 8251 Single Spring |
| Product Type | Heavy-duty single spring balancer / zero-gravity tool balancer |
| Manufacturer | Packers Kromer |
| Rotation | 360° |
| Clearance | 8 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 | 10.5 in |
| Diameter | 11.6 in |
| Length | 32.2 in |
| Weight | 65 lb |
| Cable Travel | 9.8 ft |
| Cable Extension | 36 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 | Containerized cold rolled spring |
| Service Features | Easy load leveling and easy spring change |
| Best Use Cases | Heavy production tools, assembly tools, fabrication tools, industrial workstations, repetitive heavy-tool handling, and ergonomic tool suspension |
Model Variants
| Item No. | Model No. | Working Load |
|---|---|---|
| 196802851 | 8251-1 | 33–55 lb / 15–25 kg |
| 196802861 | 8251-2 | 55–77 lb / 25–35 kg |
| 196802871 | 8251-3 | 77–110 lb / 35–50 kg |
| 196802881 | 8251-4 | 110–143 lb / 50–65 kg |
| 196802891 | 8251-5 | 143–176 lb / 65–80 kg |
| 196802911 | 8251-6 | 176–198 lb / 80–90 kg |
| 196802921 | 8251-7 | 180–209 lb / 82–95 kg |


