Designed to support medium-weight pneumatic tools and other production equipment, the Ingersoll Rand BMDS-2 Medium Duty Spring Balancer provides an adjustable 2.2–5.5 lbs load capacity and 6.5 ft lift. Its short-cable configuration is suited to workstations where controlled vertical tool movement is needed within a compact suspension range. The balancer helps compensate for the weight of supported equipment, allowing the operator to reposition the tool along the cable travel with less lifting effort.
The BMDS-2 features a cast aluminum body, stainless-steel cable, an adjustable capacity, an adjustable stroke-limiting device, and an anti-friction cable guide. An upper suspension shackle is included to facilitate installation. The BMDS-2 is specifically identified as a medium-duty short-cable balancer with a 6.5 ft lift and a 2.2–5.5 lbs capacity.
Type: Medium Duty Spring Balancer | Series: BMD Series | Model: BMDS-2 | Configuration: Short Cable | Load Capacity: 2.2–5.5 lbs | Lift: 6.5 ft | Housing Material: Aluminum | Cable Material: Stainless Steel
Features:
- Medium-duty spring-balancer design compensates for the weight of supported tools and equipment during vertical movement.
- Adjustable capacity allows the balancer to be matched to supported loads within its specified range.
- 6.5 ft lift provides controlled vertical travel for supported equipment.
- Short-cable configuration helps suit workstations requiring a more compact cable travel arrangement.
- Cast aluminum body provides the specified housing construction.
- Stainless-steel cable provides the specified cable construction.
- Adjustable stroke-limiting device allows the available cable travel to be controlled.
- Anti-friction cable guide helps guide the cable during extension and retraction.
- Upper suspension shackle is included for installation of the balancer.
Made in Italy:
Applications:
- Pneumatic assembly workstations requiring support for tools within the 2.2–5.5 lbs capacity range.
- Production environments where tools need to be repeatedly raised and lowered along a defined vertical path.
- Maintenance and service stations using medium-weight pneumatic equipment.
- Manufacturing workstations where tool weight compensation can simplify repetitive vertical positioning.
- Assembly applications where a short-cable spring balancer provides the appropriate 6.5 ft lift.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the load capacity of the BMDS-2?A: The BMDS-2 has an adjustable load capacity of 2.2–5.5 lbs.
- Q: How much lift does the BMDS-2 provide?A: The BMDS-2 provides 6.5 ft of cable lift.
- Q: What does short cable mean on the BMDS-2?A: Short cable identifies the balancer configuration within the BMD Series and distinguishes it from the longer-cable versions. The BMDS-2 provides 6.5 ft of lift.
- Q: What materials are used for the BMDS-2 body and cable?A: The specified housing material is aluminum and the cable material is stainless steel.
- Q: Can the BMDS-2 capacity be adjusted?A: Yes. The BMDS-2 has an adjustable capacity within its specified 2.2–5.5 lbs load range.
- Q: Does the BMDS-2 include a suspension component for installation?A: The manufacturer documentation specifies an upper suspension shackle included with the balancer for ease of installation.
| SKU | Capacitylb (kg) | Weightlb (kg) | Liftft (mm) | NPTin | CFM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Duty | |||||
| BMDS-2 | 2.2 – 5.5 (1 – 2.5) | 4.4 (2.0) | 6.5 (2,000) | – | – |
| BMDS-4 | 4.4 – 8.8 (2 – 4) | 4.4 (2.0) | 6.5 (2,000) | – | – |
| BMDS-6 | 8.8 – 13.2 (4 – 6) | 5.1 (2.3) | 6.5 (2,000) | – | – |
| BMDS-8 | 13.2 – 17.6 (6 – 8) | 5.5 (2.5) | 6.5 (2,000) | – | – |
| BMDLN-4 | 4.4 – 6.6 (2 – 3) | 1.5 (0.7) | 6.5 (2,000) | – | – |
| BMDLN-6 | 8.8 – 13.2 (4 – 6) | 7.1 (3.2) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLN-8 | 13.2 – 17.6 (6 – 8) | 7.7 (3.5) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLN-10 | 17.6 – 22 (8 – 10) | 8.2 (3.7) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLN-12 | 22 – 30 (10 – 13.6) | 8.8 (4.0) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLLN-4 | 4.4 – 8.8 (2 – 4) | 6.6 (3.0) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLLN-6 | 8.8 – 13.2 (4 – 6) | 7.3 (3.3) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLLN-8 | 13.2 – 17.6 (6 – 8) | 7.9 (3.6) | 8.2 (2,500) | – | – |
| BMDLLN-10 | 17.6 – 22.0 (8 – 10) | 8.4 (3.8) | 8.2’ (2500) | – | – |
