Balancing Equipment at the Price of a Vibration Meter: Is It Possible?

How to save on buying a balancing device?

Balancing devices are key to vibration analysis and technological operations. They not only measure parameters but also reduce the imbalance of rotating mechanisms, improving product quality and economic efficiency. However, their high cost (2500 - 25000 euros) often poses a barrier for small and medium enterprises.

Factors Affecting Cost:

- Small Demand: Balancing equipment is produced in restricted series.

- Cost of Vibration Sensors: They include at least two expensive sensors.

- Software Development: Developing specialized software incurs substantial costs.

"Balanset-1A": An Innovative Balancing Device

To solve the high cost issue, the "Balanset-1A" was created. Key Development Principles:

- Use of mass-produced parts.

- Application of more cost-effective vibration sensors.

- Maximized use of tested control algorithms.

Composition of "Balanset-1A":

- Measuring unit with microprocessor and USB output.

- Laptop with pre-installed specialized software.

- Two inexpensive capacitive accelerometers.

- Phase angle measured by laser sensor.

Such a structure allowed substantial reductions in development and production costs. Using mass-produced components and inexpensive sensors, along with proven algorithms, allowed the "Balanset" set (without computer) to cost no more than 2000 euros (1500 euros for Balanset-oem).

Summary

"Balanset" is a balancing device at the price of a vibration meter, accessible to a wide range of enterprises.

Original article about Vibration Sensors