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Vertical Balancers for Rotors up to 1,500kg / 3,300lbs

High-accuracy vertical balancing machines for disc-type rotors — manual and automatic options, backed by a 3-year warranty

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About Vertical Balancers

Vertical balancers are designed for disc-shaped and round components, making them ideal for rotors such as pulleys, clutch plates, brake rotors, fans, and centrifuges. Machines are available for single-plane or two-plane measurement, with the spindle and suspension mounted securely into the machine bed. This design makes them simple to set up, easy to load and unload, and highly repeatable in operation.
 
Balancing corrections can be configured to suit the application. Machines can be supplied as measure-only systems, or equipped with correction stations for manual drilling, or fully automated setups with integrated drilling, milling, punching, welding, or grinding. This ensures flexibility for both low-volume repair work and high-throughput OEM production.
 
Levels of automation range from basic measure-only units to manual correction machines and fully automated balancing systems with integrated correction and material handling.
 
Tooling is supplied to match the component type. Options include solid adapters, manual or automatic collets, and automatic chucks, all engineered for secure workholding and fast changeover between parts.

Typical Applications

Axial flux motor rotors, Fans and blowers, Brake rotors and hubs, Clutch plates, Couplings, Differential cases, Grinding wheels, Pulleys, Pump impellers, Train wheels, Transmission parts, Turbo impellers, Wheels and tires

Typical Applications

Automotive, Aerospace, Power generation, Rail, HVAC, General industry, Maintenance

Key Features

High accuracy & Repeatability

Every vertical 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

Multiple Correction Methods

A variety of correction methods for accurate results.

Segmented Zones

Easy handling with distinct zones for optimized performance.

Job Profile Memory

Remembers previous job setups for quick access.

Built-In ISO Calculator

Instantly calculate tolerance levels according to ISO balancing standards.

Tooling Compensation

Automatically account for tooling weight and geometry to improve measurement accuracy.

Data Logging

Record and export measurement data for reporting, traceability, and quality control.

Certificate Print-out

Generate professional balance certificates directly from the software.

Remote Access & Support

Remote diagnostics and support to keep your machine running efficiently.

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

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

You can trust that your vertical balancing machine not only meets essential safety and performance requirements but also adheres to industry standards to ensure optimal functionality and durability.

FAQ

What is a vertical balancing machine?
A vertical balancing machine is a machine that allows you to balance rotors in the vertical axis.
Vertical balancing machines are typically best suited for disc-type components where the thickness of the component is less than the diameter. That’s not always the case, but it holds true in most instances. Think things like brake rotors, pump impellers, grinding wheels, and similar parts.
Whilst vertical balancing machines are not as accurate as a horizontal balancing machine, they are still pretty accurate and are suitable for most disc like rotors.
Vertical balancing machines offer several key benefits. The suspension, spindle, and drive are all contained within the base, meaning drill chips and debris don’t get into the working parts, so you don’t have to clean things down as often.

The machine has a spindle face, so you usually just need some fairly simple tooling, or it lends itself well to automatic expanding tooling if you have a medium to high volume of parts going through.

If you need to integrate unbalance correction such as drilling or milling, it’s easier to add a manual or automatic drill to a vertical machine than a horizontal one, and fully automated correction is also straightforward to implement. The footprint is
Vertical balancing machines are nice and easy to maintain. The main thing is keeping the spindle face and tooling clean. Beyond that, it’s typical maintenance of a spindle and belt drive system: you want to make sure the belt is in good condition. You should also check the spindle bearing condition periodically to make sure there’s nothing notchy or any knocking sounds.
Surprisingly, very little. The essentials are:

 

– Pickup transducer: keep at least one spare.
– Pickup lead: keep at least one spare.
– Encoder: keep a spare on hand.

 

There are panel components to consider, but 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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