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Silver aluminium housing with stainless steel cable and spring clip, suspended by shackle

Ingersoll/Rand

Ingersoll/Rand BMDS-4 Tool Retractor 6.0-10.0 lb 8 ft

SKU CH-Y1CJ-E9S08

Tool balancer supports 4.4 to 8.8 lb tools with 6.5 ft stainless-steel cable and aluminium housing

  • Product typeTarps
  • Supports tools from 4.4 to 8.8 lb with spring-assisted balance
  • 5 ft stainless steel cable provides extended reach at the work station
  • Aluminium housing keeps the unit light yet durable for daily use
  • 11 in retracted height fits tight overhead clearances
  • Spring fail mechanism protects the tool if the spring breaks

Ingersoll-Rand BMDS-4 Tool Balancer

The Ingersoll-Rand BMDS-4 is a spring-loaded tool balancer built for tools weighing between 4.4 and 8.8 lb. It suspends from a shackle mount and uses a 6.5 ft stainless-steel cable to keep the tool within easy reach while reducing operator fatigue. A spring-clip attachment secures the tool quickly.

Thermal Noise Power

This mechanical balancer has no motor, fan or electrical components, so it produces no heat and operates silently. The aluminium housing and stainless-steel cable dissipate any ambient warmth passively. There is no power draw to consider in normal use.

Weight Range Fit

The balancer only supports tools from 4.4 lb minimum to 8.8 lb maximum, so it will not work for lighter or heavier equipment. Buyers who need to suspend tools outside this 4.4-8.8 lb window must choose a different balancer.

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Price $179.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameIngersoll-Rand
Product typeTarps

Questions about this item

How do I mount the retractor using its suspension shackle, and what step is often missed?

Attach the suspension shackle to a secure overhead point, then connect the spring clip to the tool; the step often missed is verifying the tool weight stays between 4.4 and 8.8 lb so the balancer operates correctly.

Which parts will need inspection or replacement over time on this balancer?

The stainless steel cable and spring clip should be inspected regularly for wear or corrosion; the internal spring mechanism includes a fail-safe but may require service if retraction becomes uneven.

What is the first limit reached during continuous use of the 6.5 ft cable?

The cable extends to a maximum of 6.5 ft, so the first limit under sustained use is reaching full cable extension before the tool can travel further.

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