
Counter Weight Formula
Counter Weight Formula. Home > Online Resources > Counter Weight Formula. W = Counterweight L = Load Capacity Of Hoist a = Arm Reach b = Backspan Distance (Distance between the fulcrum point and the center of the counterweights) 4 = Safety Factor (4: 1) Note: Counterweights must be a nonflowable material, and they must be attached to the outrigger beam. Always use taut tieback wire ropes ...