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2010 Exposition
Visit us at Booth #2819
to see a demonstration of
our Balancing Machines.

Horizontal Balancing Machines

Hofmann horizontal balancing machines provide accurate readings, time after time. Their sturdy design combines the precision of piezoelectric transducers in a reliable hard-bearing support system on a solid-steel base.

Standard designs include adjustable supports and changeable bearings, enabling different rotors types to be used on each machine size. Custom and special designs, such as whip sensors for flexible rotors and side spindles for overhung rotors, are engineered to individual rotor specifications.

Hofmann horizontal balancing machines meet a wide range of requirements.

Balancer Features

• Standard balancing machines available for a wide range of rotor sizes (from a few grams to 40,000 kg), special balancing machines for larger rotors
• Adjustable supports allow different size rotors for each size balancing machine
• Drive system options to meet rotor type requirements:
• Belt, end, or combination drive systems
• Under/over belt configuration
• Larger ac and dc drives/motors
• Gear transmissions
• Auto-indexing of rotors
• Rotor locking system for rotor correction
• Optional pneumatics for clamping and adjustments
• Roller bearings for wide range of journal diameters
• V-bearings or half shells for rotors with their own bearings
• Balancing machine bed extensions or separate short beds
• Proving rotors to Hofmann, ISO, or SAE ARP standards for machine calibration
• Safety enclosures to meet OSHA and other specific safety standards
• Special tooling for balancing complex and non-standard rotors
• Integrated correction systems, like drilling, milling, and weight addition
• Semi-automatic and fully automatic operations
• Various electronic measuring instruments available
• Custom colors

Advantages of Hofmann Horizontal Balancers

• Piezoelectric transducer eliminates moving mechanical parts in the measuring system
• Operator-friendly setup and operation
• No re-calibration required for different rotor types
• Rugged, solid construction guarantees a very long machine life
• Adjustable supports allow a large range of rotor weights for each balancing machine size
• Changeable bearings