Demag DBS Air Balancers

For handling loads with ease, precision and safety

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Significant properties
With the Demag Air Balancer, you can:
• Precisely and smoothly position,
• Effortlessly handle,
• Individually guide your loads with
unsurpassed functionality.

Further advantages of a
Demag Air Balancer are:
• Ergonomic design
• High cycling capability
• Mechanical whip lash protection
• Enclosed controls
• Up/down speed control
• Low hand force required to move load
• Simple adjustment
• Low operating cost
• Reliable operation
• Numerous control variations
The most advanced air
• Single load zero gravity
balancer system today
• Dual load zero gravity The Demag Air Balancer is the most
• Up/down pendant advanced cable balancer system available.
• Hand Force Control You can effortlessly move your loads into
an exact position, even without a pendant
control.

Better ergonomics
With the help of a Demag Air Balancer, you
can ergonomically handle any load. This
system reduces the risk of back strains, and
muscle and bone injuries, thus making
your operations a great deal easier and
safer. This leads to higher productivity and
better employee motivation.

A perfect solution
Environmental contamination is impossible,
since the Demag Air Balancer works quietly
and completely oil free. A lifetime of
efficient operation is insured through
excellent design and low air consumption.

Hand Force Control

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Safety first

Drive Suspension Mechanical Speed Limiter

The Demag Air Balancer is equipped The Suspension Kit (sold separately) Should the attached end effector lose
with a cable drum which is driven by consists of two KBK Trolleys and a Load its load, or in case of a cable failure,
compressed air. To lift a load, air is fed Bar. Universal Load Bars are also available the Mechanical Speed Limiter will stop
into the cylinder which in turn sets the so that the Balancer can be suspended any high speed upward movement that is
piston in motion. The moving piston from the trolleys of other enclosed track unsafe for the operator. This feature is
causes the cable drum to rotate via the manufacturers. standard equipment on all Balancers.
ball screw arrangement – the Balancer
then lifts its load. Cover Cable Guide
The sturdy metal cover protects both the Due to a special cable guide, the cable
To lower the load, you simply reduce the balancer and controls from environmental always enters the Demag Air Balancer at
air pressure and the process is reversed. damage. the same spot. The cable will not travel
sideways during a lift operation. Thus true
By regulating the air flow, a number of Controls Space and Mounting Plate vertical lift is provided as a standard
functions can be performed. These range The enclosed control space provides feature.
from simple up/down operations to ample room for all available controls,
seemingly weightless handling of loads while keeping them safe from Real world performance
(zero-g control). environmental contaminates. The Demag Air Balancer can operate at
speeds up to 400 ft/min (~60 m/min),
with a duty factor of 100%. Depending
on what type of Balancer (DBS 55 or
Cover DBS 110) the safe workload ranges
from 0 – 125 lbs or 0 – 250 lbs.
Controls space and
mounting plate
Cable Drum

Cylinder

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Speed limiter

Ball Screw

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 Up/down control. Fast and precise with unparalleled safety

Up/Down control in DSK handle

The standard control of the Demag Air
Balancer is the ergonomically designed Load hook
DSK control pendant. Depending on how The Up/Down Balancer comes standard
much you press the control buttons, the with a Bullard safety lock hook.
patented valve blocks control the lifting or
lowering speed with unsurpassed Pneumatic Speed Limiter
sensitivity and infinite adjustability. The big The Speed Limiter is standard equipment in
advantage over a chain hoist is that once the Up/Down Balancer. Its patented valve
the operator positions the load using the technology insures that the load hook
pendent, he can perform final positioning moves at a speed which is always safe for
by simply moving the load by hand. The the operator. The maximum speed is
cushion of air in the balancer can be limited under the full load range of the
compressed, allowing load to be moved balancer, even if there is nothing
approximately 4" up or down. suspended from the hook.

Speed adjustment is possible by opening Unlike the speed limiters of other balancers
the DSK protective cover and accessing the the Pneumatic Speed Limiter will operate
screws on the valve block. This makes under constant usage, without requiring
adjustment easy yet tamper proof. service, for the lifetime of the Balancer.

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Single and Dual Balance, Zero Gravity Controls – just the right thing
…for a constant load … …for two alternating loads…
In case you lift the same thing all the time, The Dual Balance Control is perfect for
a Demag Air Balancer with Single Balance operations which require the lifting and
Control provides fast and safe support. It placing of parts of a constant weight.
will keep a constantly attached load, like a The first load to be balanced is the weight
weld gun or a nut runner, in perfect balance. of a custom end effector (grabbing device).
The seemingly weightless load is easily The second load, is the weight of that end
handled and brought into exact position. effector, plus the part to be lifted. The
balancer utilizes a signal from the end
effector to switch between these two
balancing modes.

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Hand Force Control – safely handles any load

Lifting with confidence Additional safety features

The most comfortable control available Two additional safety features provide
for the Demag Air Balancer is the Hand maximum safety during your operation:
Force Control. It provides unsurpassed A Safety Release Interlock and Safety Lift
advantages when handling, guiding or Interlock. The Safety Release Interlock will
positioning any load. keep the loads locked in the end effector
• Automatically adjusts to any load until they safely rest on solid ground.
without operator adjustments In reverse the Safety Lift Interlock will
suspend any further operation until the
• Possible to handle the load with
load is safely held in the end effector.
both hands
• Minimum resistance to moving
• The load follows you up/down
• Reliable and safe
• Fast or slow
• Sensitive and precise
• Built in standard safety features
• With intuitive control, sensing what
the operator needs to accomplish

Always where you left it

One of the remarkable advantages of the
Hand Force Control is, once a load is left in
balance, it will remain at its position. You
can even exchange the load or change its
weight (by filling, draining, unloading or 38501-1
loading) and the load stays in its initial
position! Standard or individual control settings
Your Demag Air Balancer is of course
Float control feature immediately fully operational. But if desired,
In case you need to handle your load a small hand held terminal will allow you
directly, the Hand Force Control can be to specifically adjust the control settings
switched to ”float mode.“ You can touch and functions. Guided by a simple menu,
your load with both hands while guiding it you can access the Balancer configuration
in to place and making final adjustments and perform the desired changes online.
with great precision. This is especially useful You can immediately test the changes and
when handling raw materials, unfinished make modifications if necessary.
goods, or during assembly processes with
critical joining operations.

Quick disconnect
The Hand Force Control handle comes with
a Demag quick connect interface. Standard
load attachments are easily exchanged.
The interface also allows the connection of
special end effectors.

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 Suspending the Demag Balancer

KBK and Alu

KBK and Alu Enclosed Track Systems make Aluminum and Steel track profiles. The
it simple and cost effective to suspend your possibilities are infinite, ranging from
Demag DBS Air Balancer. These Track monorail systems to single or double
systems offer a wide capacity range of girder cranes to jib booms.

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Demag KBK (Steel) Demag Alu Enclosed Track (Aluminum)

Suspensions
If kick-up forces occur in the application,
Demag KBK Ergo Suspensions are used to
accommodate moments and forces from
various directions.

If no kick-up forces occur, Demag KBK

Classic Articulated Suspensions are used.
Plastic shells in the ball joints reduce
impacts and noise.

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KBK II classic Alu 180 ERGO

Trolleys
Demag KBK Trolleys are fitted with
4 plastic travel wheels mounted on
anti-friction bearings resulting in ease
of movement and smooth running
characteristics. The rollers are
maintenance-free and low wearing. KBK II ergo KBK I classic KBK I ergo KBK II classic

If only vertical loads occur, Demag KBK

Classic Trolleys are used. Loads are
connected via a flexible and torque-free
pin arrangement. For rigidly connected
loads that induce upward and lateral
forces, ergo trolleys are used.
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Demag Free Standing Structures this is not possible, Demag Free Standing Demag Jib Cranes
KBK track systems are engineered to be structures can be quickly and easily Using the KBK steel tack profile, KBK Pillar
clamped to existing building steel. Where installed to support the KBK system. and Wall Mounted Jibs are lightweight and
easy to move. When combined with a
Demag Air Balancer or DK Chain Hoist they
offer a complete workstation solution.

Technical data
Selection table
size load capacity reeving hook travel cable cable drum weight
1) diameter diameter
[lbs] @ 86 psi [in] [in] [in] [lbs]
DB-P 55 125 1/1 78 > 3/16 5.9 32
DB-P 110 250 1/1 78 > 3/16 5.9 58
1). Capacities rated at 90 psi (6 bar). Maximum permissible pressure is 144 psi (10 bar) with reduced lifetime.

b b1 b2 b3 b4 d1 d2 h1 h2 h3 h4 h5 I I1 I2
DBS 55 16 8 8 1 2 3 .5 7 1 8 8 1 12 4 4
DBS 110 13 10 10 1 2 3 .5 8 1 8 8 1 13 4 6
Dimensions above are in inches.

Air consumption Dimensions

One lifting operation (1/1 reeving),
78 in travel at 90 psi
DBS 55 : 12.8 liter
DBS 110 : 25.6 liter

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Demag KBK Alu Demag KBK Classic Demag KBK Ergo

Enclosed Track 930 072 49 900 236 49
900 239 49

Demag KBK Alu Enclosed Track

Construction Kit
The aluminum overhead crane system – low dead weight – ergonomic design

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Demag KBK Freestanding Demag KBK Jib Cranes Demag DKM Manulifts
Workstations 930 074 49 229 115 49
900 239 49

Demag KBK Jib Cranes

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Demag DK Chain Hoist Demag DK Variable Speed Demag DKHC Chain Hoists
229 115 49 Chain Hoists 900 389 49
930 242 49

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Sales and Service Centers in North America

California Ohio
5435 Industrial Parkway • San Bernardino, California 92407 29201 Aurora Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44139
Telephone: (909) 880-8800 • Fax: (909) 880-4469 Telephone: (440) 248-2400 • Fax: (440) 248-3086
Connecticut Ontario
99 Rainbow Road, Suite C • East Granby, CT 06026 1155 North Service Road West • Oakville, Ontario L6M 3E3
Telephone: (860) 653-2764 • Fax: (860) 844-8165 Telephone: (905) 825-5900 • Fax: (905) 825-5901
Georgia Pennsylvania
3625 Swiftwater Park Drive • Suwanee, Georgia 30024 2148 Embassy Drive • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
Telephone: (770) 932-0000 • Fax: (770) 932-1903 Telephone: (717) 396-9711 • Fax: (717) 396-9719
Illinois Quebec
12040 Raymond Court • Huntley, Illinois 60142 2700 Sabourin • St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1M2
Telephone: (847) 515-7030 • Fax: (847) 515-7040 Telephone: (514) 336-5556 • Fax: (514) 336-4349
Michigan Texas
24541 Maplehurst Drive • Clinton Township, Michigan 48036 16430 Aldine-Westfield Road • Houston, Texas 77032
Telephone: (810) 954-1000 • Fax: (810) 954-1001 Telephone: (281) 443-7331 • Fax: (281) 443-7308
Missouri Washington
529 E 5th Street • Washington, Missouri 63090 704 228th Ave. N.E., PMB 652 • Sammamish, Washington 98074
Telephone: (636) 390-2495 • Fax: (636) 390-0366 Telephone: (425) 883-4668 • Fax: (425) 883-4828
North Carolina
14001 South Lakes Drive • Charlotte, NC 28273
Telephone: (704) 716-2807 • Fax: (704) 716-2815

Demag Cranes and Components

29201 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
Telephone: (440) 248-2400
Fax: (440) 248-3086
Internet: http://www.demag-us.com

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