SB-2000 and SB-2000-P Manual Balancing Systems

Schmitt Industries Inc. announced the SB-2000, a fixed-installation system for single and dual plane manual balancing, and the SB-2000-P for portable applications. Both versions provide exceptional balancing accuracy, to within 0.02µm displacement, and can work with a spindle speed range of 30 to 100,000 RPM.

"The CNC interface on the dedicated control and the magnetic mounting on the SB-2000-P are unique features that make both products stand-outs among similar products," says James A. Fitzhenry, President and CEO of Schmitt Industries. "In addition, the price of the two system versions provides customers with great value in addition to superior performance."

The SB-2000 is a compact manual balancing system that offers both one- and two-plane manual balancing capabilities. It can be used with all of SBS's existing keypad control-based mounting hardware and includes a dedicated CNC/PLC interface, so that the machine can be alerted when the vibration exceeds the user specified limits so that personnel may intervene to rebalance the machine.

Where the two products differ is in their packaging. The SB-2000 is designed as a unit to be permanently installed on the machine. With its digital design and intuitive icon-driven user interface, the SB-2000 is simple to set up and easy to use. Five balancing modes are supported (single position, two-weight, three-weight, fixed position and circumferential arc) with storage capacity for up to 30 balancing profiles for different machines or setups. The unit also allows spectrum vibration plots to be generated and stored.

The SB-2000-P is designed with portability in mind. The CNC/PLC interface is removed and a magnetic attachment system is provided, such that the user can easily attach it to any metal surface for balancing, then remove it and carry it to the next machine. The USB port allows the user to export balance data and settings and to update unit firmware. The SB-2000-P is available in a travel case that includes the vibration sensors and rpm sensor, along with other accessories that assist when using it in a mobile fashion.