Marsmetal: Counterweights

Mars Metal specializes in just in time production runs for your custom counterweight application. Our designs feature clean lines and are narrower and/or shorter than a steel counterweight. If you have a problem with size or space let our qualified experts help you. Encapsulated in steel canisters, our environmentally safe lead counterweights are 40% heavier than steel.

Lead is 40% denser than any other economical metal. In a counterweight application for example lead creates opportunities that expand equipment performance. Improving canister design and utilizing high density lead produces lower centers of gravity in lift equipment, benefits such as smaller turning radius, accurate weights, and denser canisters that require less space, provide design opportunities that exceed those available with concrete, steel plate, shot or punchings. From one-offs to production runs, at Mars Metal we do it all.

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Counterweights
The major portion of our business is lowering the center of gravity in lift equipment and sailboats. For sailboats, we custom design and cast a counterweight called a keel to keep them upright under loading from the wind. For the heavy equipment industry, we design and fabricate counterweights that keep lifting equipment upright when loaded. These two businesses share remarkable similarities, though the in-service use of these products is very different. We believe that the crossing over of the technologies we use benefits all of our customers.

Could you benefit from the Lead Solution?

What if you could extend your unit's lifting capacity or reach specifications?
What if you could reduce the size of the weight?
What if you could reengineer the heavier frames and other costly design compromises?
What if you could shorten the wheel base to provide improved turning radius and reduced rear end swing?

Are these factors worth examining more closely in your operations?

We develop strategies with our customers in order to provide counterweights that exactly address their needs. This includes tight weight tolerances, rigid adherence to specifications, and a final finish that reflects close attention to detail. We strive to satisfy our customer's design teams, manufacturing groups, cost accountants, and marketing departments.

Test Weights
Our standard test units consist of a two wheeled cart with a lead filled box (approximately 12" square) or an open top box with individual plates that can be easily removed. Each 500-lb cart is mounted to an independent axle with rubber wheels for easy maneuverability. Painted matte black with the capacity stamped onto box, all carts are designed to nest for space savings.

In addition to providing standard weights, Mars Metal engineers, designs and custom builds test weights for any application, from aerospace structural design and elevator testing to bridge, crane and forklift counterweight boxes. We look forward to the opportunity to design the simplest, most cost effective lead weight solution for your testing needs.


For 25 years, Mars Metal has taken the lead by providing dynamic solutions for many diverse industries. Crafted with precision and care, Mars Metal is the lead source.








If you have any questions about our products or services please call us toll-free at 1-800-381-5335 or use our request form. We at Mars Metal Company are constantly striving to improve our customer service. We will make sure that we deliver the information that you are requesting in the most expedient method available.