Dynamic Balancing of Crusher at New Facility using Balanset-1A
When a new industrial plant was set up, we identified the need to balance a crusher rotor to ensure efficient operation. We chose to use Balanset-1A for the job, a tool known for its reliable balancing and vibration analysis capabilities.
The Need for Balancing
The plant aimed to start its operations smoothly, and a balanced crusher rotor was essential for that. An imbalanced rotor can cause inefficiency and mechanical issues, disrupting the production process.
Using Balanset-1A
Balanset-1A is a cost-effective tool that delivers reliable balancing results. It's commonly used in various industries and has proven to be as effective as more expensive alternatives. For this project, it was the go-to choice.
The Balancing Process
The balancing process was straightforward. We first measured the initial vibration of the rotor. Test weights were then added, and Balanset-1A calculated the exact weight and angle needed to balance the rotor effectively.
Results
After balancing, we tested the rotor and found that it met the optimal operational standards. The vibration levels were significantly reduced, confirming that the crusher is now ready for continuous operation.
Conclusion
Using Balanset-1A made the balancing process quicker and more precise. The crusher rotor is now well-balanced, ensuring the new industrial plant can operate efficiently right from the start.
Nikolai Shelkovenko
Nikolai Shelkovenko is a vibration analysis engineer and the founder and CEO of Vibromera. For more than 15 years he has balanced rotating equipment in the field rather than on a test bench: mulchers, industrial fans, crushers, centrifuges, shafts and spindles. That work is what the Balanset instruments grew out of — they were designed as a tool a specialist can carry to the machine and use alone, on site, not as laboratory equipment. Vibromera was founded in 2017 and has been based in Porto, Portugal, since 2023. Development, assembly and support of the Balanset line all happen here. The flagship instrument is the Balanset-1A, a portable analyser for single- and two-plane balancing and for vibration diagnostics. Nikolai is personally involved in customer support, in working through difficult balancing cases and in the development of the software. He works with customers worldwide, in any language.
