COUNTER-WEIGHT LIFT

A counterweight is a balancing weight that provides stability and equilibrium to mechanical systems by exerting an opposite force. This mechanism improves lifting efficiency, conserves energy, and reduces strain on machinery.

Counterweights are commonly used in elevators, cranes, and amusement rides. In such systems, the product of the load and its distance from the tipping point must equal that of the counterweight to maintain balance. This relationship is known as the load moment.

A counterbalance, therefore, offsets an opposing force or weight, keeping the system in perfect equilibrium and ensuring safe, smooth operation.