Low Speed Balancing and Dynamic Rotor Balancing
Low speed balancing corrects the imbalance created when a machine’ center of rotation differs from the center of gravity. This offset is most often a result of the customer’ production process. Products adhere to or break off of the rotor, which distorts the balance. Over time, the imbalance deteriorates other mechanical elements, such as bearings or other static parts, magnifying the problem. Problems can be discovered and repaired proactively through the use of low speed vibration analysis. Maintaining the balance condition of your machinery provides:
- Less damage/wear to bearings, shafts, rotors
- Reduced energy costs
- Fewer machinery breakdowns/loss of production
- Efficient operation of machinery
- Extended bearing and equipment life
- VSC can provide our balancing services anytime, anywhere
Low Speed Balancing Service
Accurate low speed balancing extends your equipment’ life by fixing vibration issues that can destroy mechanical components. We can balance rotors in their own bearings or on our fleet of portable balancing machines. Our low speed balancing machines are available for on-site balancing throughout the world for rotors weighing up to 400,000 lbs. Precision low speed balancing drastically reduces downtime and repair costs, while increasing your productivity. Our staff brings extensive low speed vibration analysis experience to your plant for virtually every type, shape, and size. We have balanced nuclear turbines, paper mill rolls, expanders, turbines, compressors, motors, gears, pumps and fans.
On-Site Rotor Balancing
High/Low Speed Dynamic On-Site Balancing is provided by experienced VSC engineers and technicians for in-place balancing requirements. If the equipment can be operated at speed and there is access to the balance correction planes, VSC personnel perform single and multi-plane balancing on ones that are rigid or flexible. Their skill and expertise, in combination with sophisticated instrumentation, assure you of a precision tolerance with a minimal amount of service time or machinery operation. The result is a precision balance and a quick return to service.
During balancing, very close attention is paid to other conditions which may be adversely affecting operation of the machinery. These factors are taken into account for high and low speed vibration analysis. Any such conditions detected while balancing are addressed and resolved at the appropriate time with respect to the balancing program. After balancing, balance sensitivities are permanently recorded. This affords one shot trim balancing capability in any future balancing scenario. All service is followed up with a written report detailing findings, corrections, recommendations, etc.
High/Low speed dynamic balancing is essential to maintaining healthy equipment. VSC’ precision and extensive balancing experience not only enriched Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’ inventions but was also paramount to US national security by keeping the US Navy’ silent submarine propellers silent. Our customers depend on us and cannot endure mediocrity. VSC’ on-site/service center balancing capabilities are comprised of virtually every type from a couple grams to over 200 tons. We demand the most stringent precision with tolerances to within 0.0007 ounce-inches. There is only one company with nearly a century of critical solutions for customers who can only settle for excellence.
Balancing Services: Low Speed Vibration Analysis, Low Speed Balancing, Turbine Balancing, Pump Balancing, Motor Balancing, Centrifuge Balancing, Generator Balancing, Fan Balancing, Compressor Balancing