Dynamic balancing equipment is extremely precise

A new generation of component dynamic balancing equipment provides extreme accuracy, repeatability and speed of operation.

The BTD-UNI 44, a new generation of component dynamic balancing equipment that provides extreme accuracy, repeatability and speed of operation, has been launched by Universal Balancing of Bristol.

Utilising demodulated sine wave technology and latest touch screen Windows-based operation, Universal's new balancing equipment is ideal for static or dynamic, high or low speed, hard or soft bearing applications - including critical Moment of Inertia calculations on assemblies weighing up to several hundred kilograms.

The new system provides true four-channel inputs to achieve accurate balancing of even complex components, such as multi-element propshaft assemblies.

High capability software, backed by the BTD-UNI 44's simple and robust industrial pc unit, enables the equipment to be configured precisely to user requirements and to deliver cycle time savings of up to 50% on most balancing operations.

An intuitive, touch screen display with pop-up menus and step-by-step screen prompts ensures simple operation.

On initiation of the balancing cycle, the system spins the component to a pre-set speed and provides an instantaneous, 'real time' readout of unbalance and angle in both polar and digital forms.

Fully automatic variants will stop the component, before indexing it to the correct position for manual, semi or fully-automatic milling, drilling (subtractive) or welding (additive) material compensation.

On manual systems, an encoder tracking system coupled to the BTD-UNI 44's computer rotates the polar display as the component is oriented to the correct angular position, which is highlighted on-screen.

All results can be output as a hard copy certificate of conformance or transferred directly to industry-standard SPC or other Windows-compatible spreadsheets and reporting software.

Modem support is also offered as standard on the new system, enabling remote operation and an off-site diagnostics capability.

About Universal Balancing - one of the UK leaders in industrial balancing technology, Bristol-based Universal Balancing offers a complete spectrum of manual, semi and fully-automatic balancing systems, including vertical and horizontal axis, soft or hard bearing equipment.

The company also provides a comprehensive contract balancing service for components ranging from a few grams to several hundred kilograms.

In addition, it will design, manufacture and install customised balancing solutions - including work handling and component manipulation modules - as part of high-speed, high-volume automated manufacturing lines.

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