Balancing Training Book (B-BK)

• The Balancing Training Book teaches the basics of machine balancing.
• Use prescribed laboratory exercises to enhance learning through hands-on experimentation.

Eccentric Rotor (M-ER-5/8)

• Learn the effects of rotor eccentricity on vibration spectra.
• Determine relationships between eccentricity and unbalance.
• Develop techniques to locate and correct the effects of eccentricity.
• Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
• The kit consists of one aluminum rotor with an asymmetrically located center and one clamp collar.

Cocked Rotor (M-CR-5/8)

• Learn the effects of a sheave that has not been fitted to the shaft properly.
• Learn vibration signature of a cocked rotor.
• Develop methods to correct cocked rotor problems.
• Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
• The kit consists of a cocked aluminum rotor (0.5 degree off-axis) and one clamp collar.

Centrally Bent Rotor Shaft for Balance Studies (B-BRS-5/8)

• Demonstrate the signature of a bent shaft.
• Observe the difficulty associated with attempting to balance a rotor mounted on a bent shaft.
• Learn to cope with the alignment issues due to a bent shaft.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ shaft centrally bent ~0.020″
• The kit consists of a cocked aluminum rotor (0.5 degree off-axis) and one clamp collar.

1″ Shaft Bearing Study Kit (B-BSK-1)

• Study bearing fault frequencies away from multiples rotational speed. The standard 5/8″ shaft exhibit fault frequencies close to multiples rotational speed, requiring ultra high resolution spectra to clearly identify bearing fault frequencies.
• Understand the signal processing issues such as averaging, spectral resolution, and leakage phenomena.
• The kit consists of two split bearing housings, two 1″ inside diameter bearings, one 1″ diameter shaft, and one coupling.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ shaft centrally bent ~0.020″
• The kit consists of a cocked aluminum rotor (0.5 degree off-axis) and one clamp collar.

5/8″ and 1″ Bearing Fault Kit (M-BFK-5/8 and M-BFK-1)

• Learn waveform and spectra of classic bearing defects.
• Learn about signal processing issues such as averaging techniques, leakage, and spectral resolution on determining bearing faults.
• Perform experiments with increasing severity of defects.
• Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.

5/8″ and 1″ Bearing Loader (M-BL-5/8 and M-BL-1)

• Investigate bearing radial loading effects.
• Enhance the spectral amplitude of system.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ or 1″ bore loader weighting 11lb (5kg) and two clamp collars.
• Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.

Cocked Bearing Housing (M-CBM-5/8)

• Recognize the signature of a cocked bearing due to improper seating or due to inconsistent installation.
• The kit consists of one cocked bearing housing.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ or 1″ bore loader weighting 11lb (5kg) and two clamp collars.
• Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.

5/8″ Sleeve Bearing Resonance Study Kit (M-SBK-5/8)

• Investigate waveform and spectral recognition of worn or loose fitting bearings.
• Modify the clearance of the split bearings with plastic shims.
• Perform shaft orbital analysis.
• The kit consists of two customized grease-lubricated, babbitt lined sleeve bearings, two bearing pedestals, and various thickness plastic shims.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.