The torque tube or vertical balancer is a device with a rigid body that incorporates a bearing, shaft and cylinder arrangement to provide a vertical lift. This unit is typically applied where the load requires little or no off-set loading from the centerline of the vertical mast. This device would be used to absorb torque in a nut-runner application or to steady the load in a material handling application. These are qualities that are not available using a cable style balancer.

The suspension for these devices can consist of an overhead carriage using a bridge and rail system; the bridge can be either single or dual girder. The runways in most instances will be a dual rail set up with a bridge, however there are instances that a single runway would be used such as a tool rail or material handling application where the pick and place are in line. Other suspension options include column or floor mounted jib booms.

Available in Standard Models:

• Torque Capacities to 1000NM
• Lifting Capacities to 500 lbs.
• Vertical Travel to 48”
• Custom Models Available Contact Us with Your Specifications

75NM CAP

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225NM

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500NM

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1000NM

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ARTICULATING ARM

The articulating arm like the manipulating arm is suspended from a vertical axis column which can be floor, overhead, carriage or bench top mounted. The parallelogram of this unit also maintains the attitude of the work load throughout the vertical travel of the arm. The articulating arm always has three vertical axis pivots, this includes a pivot at the vertical column, and the end of the parallelogram, this end of arm pivot has a horizontal extension with a pivot mounted to the end of the extension. These three pivots allow the arm to fold up on it’s self and eliminates the need for a bridge when suspended from overhead runways. The options for an articulating arm includes end of arm pivots, rotates, and leveling plates which support the tooling or end effector.

This tool like the manipulating arm is an excellent choice in material handling or torque absorbing applications, this unit is used where a horizontal reach from the centerline of the support column and runways or pedestal is required. Examples of this also would be into a dunnage, conveyor, machine or vehicle. A manipulating arm can be suspended from overhead using a dual runway system, it also can be fixed or floor mounted.

Available in Standard Models:

• Torque Capacities to 1000NM
• Lifting Capacities to 500 lbs.
• Vertical Travel to 48”
• Horizontal Reach to 12’
• Custom Models Available Contact Us with Your Specification

250NM

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500NM

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1000NM

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A manipulating arm is suspended from a vertical axis column which can be floor, overhead, carriage or bench top mounted. The parallelogram of this unit maintains the attitude of the work load throughout the vertical travel of the arm. A manipulating arm has a maximum of two vertical axis pivots, and is available with a variety of options. These options include end of arm pivots, rotates, leveling plates, and linear travel shafts which support the tooling or end effector
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This tool is an excellent choice in material handling or torque absorbing applications, this unit is used where a horizontal reach from the centerline of the support column and runways or pedestal is required. Examples of this would be into a dunnage, conveyor, machine or vehicle. A manipulating arm can be suspended from overhead using a dual runway or runway and bridge system, it also can be fixed or floor mounted.

Available in Standard Models:

• Torque Capacities to 1000NM
• Lifting Capacities to 500 lbs.
• Vertical Travel to 48”
• Horizontal Reach to 12’
• Custom Models Available Contact Us with Your Specifications

250NM

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500NM

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1000NM

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HOOK & NEST TYPE END EFFECTOR

The nest type of end-effector is commonly used in pick and place applications where no horizontal part rotation is required. This end-effector generally will hold the part in cradle type lift pads or fingers to keep the part “nested” and secure for transfer. Some of the advantages of using this type of end-effector are: No clamp or unclamp buttons to push, easier to locate end-effector to part, and faster cycle time.

This type of tool would be suspended from most forms of lift assist (arms, cable balancers, vertical balancers), but is more likely to be found suspended from a cable balancer utilizing a bridge and runway system.

CLAMP TYPE END EFFECTOR

The clamp type end effector will utilize one of the following clamping mechanisms; an air actuated sliding clamp (as shown above), mechanical or powered pivot, power clamp or power gripper, depending on the particular application.

This type of end effector is commonly used in material handling applications to address a specific task and part or parts. Instances of this would be picking to and from a dunnage, conveyor, machine or other material holding apparatus.

This type of tool would be suspended from most forms of lift assist (arms, cable balancers, vertical balancers), this tool could also be outfitted with tilts, rotates, and pivots for part manipulation. In most instances this would include a controls system with operator buttons and a series of valves and logic components for the clamping, tilting, or rotating of the load to be manipulated.

The vacuum type of end-effector uses a series of vacuum cups either fixed of adjustable mounted, these cups are piped to a vacuum pump or also referred to as a venturi.

The advantage of this type of end effector is the ability to transfer and install the product without damaging delicate surfaces. A back-up safety clamp (or clamps) may be used in this type of application to prevent operator injury or damage to product and equipment due to vacuum failure. 
     
This type of end effector like the clamp type is commonly used in material handling applications to address a specific task and part or parts, such as a metal stamping or glass handling application. Instances of this would be picking to and from a dunnage, conveyor, machine or other material apparatus.

This type of tool would be suspended from most forms of lift assist (arms, cable balancers, vertical balancers), this tool could also be outfitted with tilts, rotates, and pivots for part manipulation. In most instances this would include a controls system with operator buttons and a series of valves and logic components for the clamping, tilting, or rotating of the load to be manipulated.

MAGNET TYPE END EFFECTOR

The magnetic type of end-effector uses a rare earth, electro or mechanical type magnet.

The advantage of this type of end effector is the ability to transfer and install the product without damaging delicate surfaces. A back-up safety clamp (or clamps) may be used in this type of application to prevent operator injury or damage to product and equipment due to magnet failure.

This type of end effector is commonly used in material handling applications to address a specific task and part or parts, such as a metal stamping or metallic casting. Instances of this would be picking to and from a dunnage, conveyor, machine or other material apparatus.

This type of tool would be suspended from most forms of lift assist (arms, cable balancers, vertical balancers), this tool could also be outfitted with tilts, rotates, and pivots for part manipulation. In most instances this would include a controls system with operator buttons and a series of valves and logic components for the clamping, tilting, or rotating of the load to be manipulated.

The cable cylinder and can style balancers are one of the most commonly used lifting devices in tool or material handling applications. These units pound for pound provide more versatility than any other type of lift assist; they are available with a vertical lifting capacity to 120 inches and loads to 2000 pounds.

These units are normally suspended from a bridge and runway system with many trolley options, this allows for complete coverage of a work area or station. These units can also be found suspended from floor or column mounted jibs and booms. These units would be used in a tool or nut-runner application when torque absorbing is not an issue, in material handling applications they are best utilized when freedom of movement of load are required.

The controls for these units can be a simple pendant up/down to custom designed systems that incorporate multiple balances, tilts, and rotates of parts and end effectors.

CABLE CYLINDERS

CAN STYLE BALANCERS

SPRING BALANCERS

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Total Tool Solutions offers a complete line of standard tool holders for hand held fastening applications or multiple tool applications using a standard line of components.

We can address your project whether a multi spindle wheel application with adjustable centers or simple fixed mounted tool. This line of product allows for suspension from our complete line of arms, torque tubes or cable type balancers.

To complement this product we can offer you complete controls integration of your fastening tools and controllers. Please contact us with your project requirements and allowing us to the opportunity to tailor a solution for your application