CM® MAX Air Balancer

The CM® MAX produced by Positech offers precise positioning or repetitive transferring of loads as heavy as 600 pounds. With up to 8" of float, the operator can position the load easily and precisely by hand.

Max Flexibility: Standard and Custom End Tooling

A wide range of standard end tools is available, including vacuum lift, vertical core lifter, horizontal core lifter and box gripper. In addition, the CM Max balancer can be customized upon request with end tooling designed for specific applications.

Max Support

When it comes to factory and local support, no one can match CM's commitment to the satisfaction of our customers. In addition to our network of knowledgeable distributors and master parts depots, we also provide on site training seminars, factory safety schools and safety kits, plus videos on maintenance and safety. Additional support includes our direct sales force and factory direct technical assistance.

For Performance and Quality

  • Limitless start/stop cycles for reliable performance and productivity
  • Unique pressure compensated flow control maintains lifting speed regardless of fluctuations in plant air pressure
  • Chain lift eliminates spinning or fraying plus delivers long wear life
  • 18 pocket liftwheel for smooth balancer operation
  • True vertical chain travel (80" max.)
  • Ergonomic pendant control station
  • Forged steel latch type lower hook with bearing for free rotation
  • Supplied complete with chain container for loose end chain
  • Optional Series 0980 low headroom trolley to operate 2 5 Ú8" through 5 5 Ú8" flange beams
  • Optional Latchlok hook
  • Optional balance control for full 8 inch float capabilities
  • Operates on 90 P.S.I. plant air, not 100 P.S.I. like comparable units
  • Made in U.S.A.

Model

120 200 300
Capacity in lbs. (Kgs.)

120 (55)

120 (55)

200 (91)

200 (91)

300 (136)

300 (136)

Product Code 0950 0953 0951 0954 0952 0955
Control Options Pendant Balance Control Pendant Balance Control Pendant Balance Control
Working range in inches (mm)* 80 (2032) 80 (2032) 80 (2032) 80 (2032) 80 (2032) 80 (2032)
Reach in inches (mm)** 144 (3658) 144 (3658) 144 (3658) 144 (3658) 144 (3658) 144 (3658)
Net weight in lbs. (Kgs.)*** 60 (27) 60 (27) 68 (31) 68 (31) 84 (38) 84 (38)

* Working range:  Vertical lift from the hook in the lowest position to the hook in the highest position.
** Reach:  Vertical distance from the bottom of the balancer to the hook in the lowest position.  Actual reach may be adjusted at installation and under no circumstances should it be less than 84 inches (2134 mm).
*** Weights listed are for units with pendant controls and do not include the Low Headroom Trolley or suspension plate.  For units with balance control, reduce the listed weights by 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.).