Packers Kromer Ultra Heavy-Duty Model 8261 Spring Balancer
The Packers Kromer Ultra Heavy-Duty Model 8261 is a high-capacity spring balancer designed to support heavy production tools in the 331–661 lb working-load range. With floating rotating suspension, a locking safety hook, stepless tension adjustment, quick-change cable, safety drum lock, automatic safety detent, and easy load leveling, it is built for demanding industrial tool-balancing applications.
The Packers Kromer Ultra Heavy-Duty Model 8261 Spring Balancer is designed for the heaviest production-tool support applications in the Packers Kromer balancer range. It helps suspend and balance large tools so operators can position them with greater control and less physical strain.
The 8261 model family supports working loads from 331 lb to 661 lb, depending on the selected variant. This makes it suitable for very heavy tools and production equipment used in industrial assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, and high-volume production environments.
Like the other Packers Kromer balancers, the 8261 is intended to improve ergonomic tool placement, reduce worker fatigue, reduce safety hazards, limit tool damage, and support improved accuracy and production volume.
Key features 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 spring change, and easy load leveling.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Family | 8261 |
| Product Type | Ultra heavy-duty 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 | 0.94 in |
| Depth | 14 in |
| Diameter | 11.6 in |
| Length | 59.3 in |
| Weight | 106 lb |
| Cable Travel | 4.9 ft |
| 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 spring change and easy load leveling |
| Best Use Cases | Ultra heavy production tools, heavy assembly tools, large fabrication tools, industrial workstations, manufacturing cells, repetitive heavy-tool handling, and ergonomic suspension of large tools |
Model Variants
| Item No. | Model No. | Working Load |
|---|---|---|
| 196803001 | 8261-1 | 331–385 lb / 150–175 kg |
| 196803021 | 8261-2 | 385–440 lb / 175–200 kg |
| 196803011 | 8261-3 | 440–496 lb / 200–225 kg |
| 196803041 | 8261-4 | 496–551 lb / 225–250 kg |
| 196803051 | 8261-5 | 551–606 lb / 250–275 kg |
| 196803061 | 8261-6 | 606–661 lb / 275–300 kg |


