This section provides an overview for balancing machinery as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 balancing machinery manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked balancing machinery companies as of November, 2024: 1.Universal Balancing, 2.CWT Industries, 3.Nan Jung Electronic Co., Ltd..
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Balancing machinery is a measuring instrument that measures the rotational vibration of rotating parts.
When rotating parts are machined and assembled, the center of rotation and center of gravity do not necessarily coincide due to errors in machining or misalignment during assembly. Therefore, when used as is, rotational vibration is generated during use. Rotational vibration not only causes discomfort during use but can also lead to machine breakdowns and damage.
Balancing machinery measures the vibration and indicates the amount of disproportion (correction amount) so that the rotational vibration can be kept within the standard value.
Balancing machinery is used in the manufacture of many rotating products.
A familiar product is an automobile tire. Tires consist of a rubber portion on the outer circumference and a wheel in the center. The center of gravity of each part is misaligned during manufacturing, and the misalignment remains even after they are combined. If the tires are mounted on the vehicle as they are, vibration is generated in the steering wheel and the entire body when driving at high speeds. As a countermeasure, the misalignment is measured by balancing machinery before installation and corrected using weights.
In addition to tires, important parts such as axles, engine crankshafts, and flywheels are always measured for disproportionality.
In addition to the vibration caused by the misalignment of the center of gravity of the entire rotating body (first-order vibration), vibration (second-order vibration/even force vibration) is caused by the different centers of gravity at both ends of the shaft. Since the even force vibration cannot be measured when the rotating body is stationary, it must be measured by rotating the body.
Measurement of unbalance is performed by attaching both ends of a test object, such as a shaft, to the rotating shaft of balancing machinery. The rotating shaft is equipped with an angle sensor and a displacement sensor to measure how much and at what angle displacement occurs during rotation. By using different displacement sensors at each end, it is possible to measure the displacement of the center of gravity at both ends, which is the cause of the generation of the even force vibration. This is called a two-plane unbalanced measurement.
There are two types of methods for measuring displacement during rotation: hard type and soft type. The hard type has a rotating shaft with high rigidity support, which enables stable measurement even at high rotational speeds. On the other hand, the soft type supports the rotating shaft with a leaf spring, which is less rigid but can detect slight vibrations and enable high-precision measurement.
Due to the characteristics of the vibration that occurs during rotation, care must be taken when selecting a balancing machine to ensure that the resonance point of the balancing machinery does not coincide with the rotational speed to be measured.
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CWT Industries was founded in 2005 and is a manufacturer of balancing machines and machine shop equipment in Norcross, Georgia. The company's product portfolio includes turbo, vertical, and crankshaft balancers. The company also caters to customized orders to provide balancer products that will fit its customers specific preferences. Its products are designed to meet the needs in automotive, marine, aerospace, and turbine energy applications. The products have been served to both domestic and international customers.
Haimer USA, founded in Villa Park, IL, in 2002 is a manufacturer of Tool Holder, Shrink-Fit Machines, 3 Dimensional Edge Finders and Solid Carbide Endmills. The company's product portfolio includes 3D-Sensors and centering devices, Grinding Wheel Adapters, measuring equipment, face shields and Accessories for tool holders. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company has a 24,000 square foot facility containing a showroom, offices and a full stocking warehouse
Shimadzu Corporation, founded in 1875 and based in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier specializing in precision instruments, measuring instruments, and medical equipment. The company's products and solutions cater to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental, and research institutions. For instance, Shimadzu produces analytical and measuring instruments like chromatographs and spectrometers, utilized for quality control as well as research and development in the environment, life science, and pharmaceutical fields. Furthermore, Shimadzu's medical products and systems aid in early disease detection and treatment, particularly for conditions like cancer. Additionally, Shimadzu supports manufacturing activities by providing vacuum equipment and industrial machinery.
Krystal Industries, established in 1988, is an Indian manufacturer and supplier based in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra, specializing in testing machinery. The company provides a range of machinery, including universal testing machines (UTMs) and relevant accessories. It also offers testing machines for compression, fatigue, hardness, impact, material, tensile, and torsion. Additionally, the company provides dynamic balancing machines and associated measuring systems, as well as ozone sterilizers, machine test fixtures, and mild steel extensometers. Notably, some of the company’s clientele include such as Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Hero MotoCorp Limited (formerly Hero Honda), Hyundai Motor Company, Kirloskar Brothers Limited, and Tata International Limited (TIL).
Zhhimg, started in 1999, is a manufacturer of customized granite components in accordance with the customers' specifications. The company is located in Shandong Province, China, and has warehouses in the Industrial area of Yellow River. The featured products are granite machine bases, granite assembly with anti-vibration systems, precision ceramic air bearings, and mineral casting machine beds. The company offers precision solutions for granite, ceramic, metal, glass, and concrete materials. Accessories such as jack support, standard thread inserts, cleaning fluid, and glue are provided. The company offers repair, resurfacing, inspection, calibration, and assembly services.
Universal Balancing, founded in 1995 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic balancing machines. The company offers a range of balancing machines including horizontal balancers, vertical balancers, static balancers, and rotor balancers, among others. It also offers custom solutions based on customer requirements and specific applications. Through ISO-certified processes, the company provides technical support which includes routine servicing, installation and training. Universal Balancing offers balancing solutions to clients globally with a locations in Europe, North America, Asia and other markets.
Shanghai Jianping Dynamic Balancing Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 2004 in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in balancing machine equipment. The company product portfolio includes universal joint drive, belt drive, axial flow, and self-driven balancing machines, along with electronic measuring systems. These products cater to diverse sectors including railway, marine, textile, aerospace and other industries. The company offers technical support for its products including debugging, maintenance, modification, and performance appraisal. These products and solutions are sold internationally, serving Europe, America, Asia and other markets.
Kokusai Inc is an industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with the main USA offices in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company was established in 1969 and has over 300 employees worldwide. It reports over $120,000,000 in annual revenue and is in the stock exchange market as JASDAQ. Kokusai manufactures balancing, uniformity, & gauging equipment. Their product equipment lineup range from dynamic balancing machines and shaft straightening systems to coil winding testers. In contrast, their lab testing equipment includes impact testers, tire laboratory testers, to servo-controlled specialized testers.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Universal Balancing |
14.4%
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2 | CWT Industries |
7.6%
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3 | Nan Jung Electronic Co., Ltd. |
7.2%
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4 | zhhimg |
7.2%
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5 | Shimazu Corporation |
7.2%
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6 | Haimer USA |
6.8%
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7 | Hines |
6.1%
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8 | ROKADE RoTek India Pvt. Ltd. |
5.8%
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9 | Hangzhou Jizhi Mechatronic Co.,Ltd. |
5.0%
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10 | Kokusai, Inc. |
5.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the balancing machinery page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 21.4% |
China | 3 | 21.4% |
Japan | 2 | 14.3% |
India | 2 | 14.3% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 7.1% |
Taiwan | 1 | 7.1% |
Poland | 1 | 7.1% |
Italy | 1 | 7.1% |