Caldwell Torso II Spring Balance
Offering torque-free operation for smoother movement, Torso balances are renowned for their reliability.
Torque-free movement is especially important for heavier sashes, reducing the chance of bi-axial strain which significantly improves the performance of the sliding action.
Features:
- Double-sprung as standard providing extra mechanical assistance
- Torso II offers up to 80% reduction in manual applied force
- Suitable for sashes weighing between 3kg and 45Kg
- Tilt-in and non-tilt sash options
- Supplied in 17mm diameter PVC-U tubes in white, brown, grey, and cream
- Black outer clip-on tubes are available
- Suitable for PVCu, Timber, Aluminium, and composite windows
Specifications
- 10 year mechncial guarantee
- Tested to AAMA class 6
Easy identification
Torso II spring balances are stamped with the part number, date of manufacture & sash weight they are designed to carry. This can be found on the balance tube near the top fixing location.
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Caldwell Spiral Balance Range
The Caldwell range of wind-up balances for sash windows
allow window fabricators to provide exactly what is required for
mechanical assistance, longevity & economy.Spiral balances are single sprung and have been designed to
allow vertical sash windows to slide easily up & down and hold
stationary, as required.The Caldwell comprehensive Spiral range of spring balances
includes, Spirex, Spiralift and Alumatilt, Alumatilt Heavy Duty.- Range includes 14mm Aluminium Mill Finish outer tube and 16mm white PVC or Brown PVC outer tubes
- Suitable for Aluminium, PVCu, Timber and windows
- 5 year mechanical guarantee
- Spiral balances are colour coded with white, blue, red and black couplings that determine the weight/ length combination
- Spirex balances for sashes weighing from 1kg to 13.5kg and in length 9 inches to 60 inches.
- Spiralift balances for sashes weighing 14kg to 18kg and in length 9 inches to 60 inches
- Alumatilt for sashes weighing from 1kg to 13.5kg and in length 8inches – 60inches
- Alumatilt Heavy Duty for sashes weighing from 14kg to18kg and in length 8inches to 48inches
Specifications:
- 10 year mechanical guarantee
Caldwell Ultralift (UL6) Spring Balance
Ultralift sash window balances are double sprung, offering increased efficiency and a smoother operation. The double-sprung design offers the end user up to 70% increased mechanical advantage compared with standard operation.
Ultralift balances can be specified for use in both tilt-in and standard sash window designs
Features:
- The range includes double-sprung and single-spring options
- Suitable for sashes weighing between:
- Standard: 4.5Kg – 27Kg
- Heavy Duty: 27.5Kg to 31Kg
- Tilt and non-tilt sash options
- Supplied in 17mm diameter white PVC-U tubes as standard
- Brown, Grey, Cream, and Black clip-on tubes available - when using clip-on tubes please allow for an additional 2mm to the overall diameter
- Suitable for PVCu, Timber, Aluminium and Composite Windows
Easy identification
Ultralift balances are stamped with the part number, date of manufacture & sash weight they are designed to carry. This can be found on the balance tube near the top fixing location.
Specifications
- 10 year mechanical guarantee
- Tested to AAMA class 5
