Horizontal Balancers for Rotors up to 10,000kg / 22,000lbs

High-accuracy horizontal balancing machines for every rotor type — manual and automatic options, backed by a 3-year warranty.

About Horizontal Balancers

Our horizontal balancing machines are supplied in a range of sizes to accommodate rotors of many different lengths and diameters, from small components through to large industrial shafts. They can be configured with belt drive, end drive, or dual drive systems, and offer full adjustability with pedestal height, roller bearings, and supports to handle a wide variety of part geometries. All machines are supplied with comprehensive safety guarding for operator protection, or can be integrated directly into production cell safety systems.

In terms of automation, machines can be measure only, manual correction e.g. drills, or upgraded with robotic or gantry loading systems to increase throughput and reduce handling. For unbalance correction, users can choose manual setups or semi-automatic systems fitted with integrated drills, welders, or other correction tools, depending on production needs.

Tooling is designed to ensure maximum flexibility. End-drive systems use adapters to connect the rotor securely to the drive system, while components without their own bearings can be mounted using mandrels or arbors designed specifically for the part. This adaptability allows a single horizontal balancer to handle many different rotor types with ease.

Typical Applications

Armatures, Fans and blowers, Compressors, Crankshafts, Pump impellers, Rollers, Rotors, Shafts, Spindles, Train wheelsets, Turbine rotors and assemblies

Industries Served

Automotive, Aerospace, Power generation, HVAC, General industry, Maintenance & repair

Key Features

High accuracy & Repeatability

Every horizontal balancing machine is certified to ISO standards

Robust & Reliable

Engineered for continuous industrial use

Availability

Manual and automatic machines available

3-year warranty as standard

Industry leading warranty

Measuring System

Service That Delivers

Service & Support

Delivered with a complete Bill of Materials (BOM)

Free installation and operator training

24/7 helpline

Local service teams

3-year warranty (exceeding most suppliers)

Compliance & Quality Assurance

What standards do we follow?

All horizontal balancers are designed to meet international standards (CE, UL, CSA) and verified through our rigorous quality-control process before shipment. You can trust that your horizontal balancing machine meets safety and performance requirements.

What is our quality assurance?

Our horizontal balancing machines undergo comprehensive inspection and testing to ensure optimal functionality, durability, safety, and full compliance with industry standards. Our commitment to quality ensures every unit performs reliably and safely in real-world applications.

FAQ

What is a horizontal balancing machine?

A horizontal balancing machine is a machine that allows you to balance rotors in a horizontal axis.

What rotors can you balance on a horizontal balancing machine?

Horizontal balancing machines are very flexible. You can balance virtually any type of component on a horizontal balancing machine. They are ideally suited for rotors that have their own journals, such as motor armatures or spindles, because the journals sit nicely on open rollers. However, if you had a disc type rotor or something that didn’t have its own journals, you could add tooling to the process which allows you to mount the rotor to the machine.

What are the benefits of horizontal balancing machines?

Horizontal balancing machines offer several key benefits over other types such as vertical machines. Flexibility: you can balance a large range of components on them. High repeatability: because the rotor’s journals are in direct contact with the machine suspension, you get some of the highest levels of repeatability. Closer correction plane separation: where your parts have correction planes that are quite close together, horizontal machines typically achieve better plane seperation.

What accuracy can a horizontal balancing machine achieve?

Accuracy depends on the mass capacity of the machine. Machines with a lighter mass capacity can achieve a finer resolution. Typically, most balancing machines achieve at least one gram millimetre per kilogram of rotor mass. If you need to achieve greater accuracy than that, it is possible.

How do you maintain a horizontal balancing machine?

Horizontal balancing machines are maintained primarily by keeping them clean and free from excessive grease, drill chips, or any debris. Clean down the bed often and make sure the rails the pedestals sit on are properly cleaned. Keep the pedestals and roller bearings cleaned and inspected: check that the bearings are not pitted and the crown is not worn. If you are using a belt drive, make sure the belt doesn’t have excessive wear, and verify you have the right width and size of belt for your application so it’s not restricting the part. If it’s an end drive, inspect the drive shaft and connecting tooling adapters for excessive wear or clearance.

What spares do you need for a horizontal balancing machine?

The spares you should keep on hand depend on your drive type and roller configuration, but the essentials are:

– Belts (if you have a belt drive machine): keep spares of the correct width and size for your application.

– Drive shaft (if you have an end drive machine): these last a long time, but having a spare avoids downtime if one does fail.

– Pickup: keep at least one spare.

– Pickup lead: keep at least one spare.

– Encoder: keep a spare encoder on hand.

– Roller bearings / rollers: depending on the type you have, keep a spare set. Some rollers can be re-ground, but that takes time and typically needs to be sent out. Having a spare set available avoids delays.

There are additional items such as panel components, but these are less critical. As long as your OEM is a reputable business that stocks their own spares, you are unlikely to need much beyond the items listed above.

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We’ll configure the right horizontal balancing machine solution for your technical needs and budget.