BVI-03-74
4-support driveshaft balancer for three-piece shafts, max 150kg, length up to 4800mm
Maximal weight, kg
Number of supports
For shops with workload 50-70 shafts per month
Driveshaft balancer BVI-03-74 has a high performance and is used to balance cardan/drive shafts of the cars and trucks up to 150 kg. Also, it makes the process of balancing the driveshaft simple thanks to many technical solutions, while the machine has an affordable price, which reduces your financial burden and allows your business to grow efficiently.
The machine has high accuracy (1 gmm \ kg). Accuracy is achieved due to the special design of the spindle and the rig of the machine, as well as a reliable balancing system, PAK-4, which has a high degree of noise immunity. Moreover, ease of control allows you to quickly learn how to work on the machine and get to work as soon as possible. When designing the machine, high demands were placed on the functionality and versatility of each node. So this made it possible to install absolutely any driveshaft on the machine with a minimum of time.
Machine support has a unique design which allows you to implement in fact three schemes for fixing outboard bearings. In addition, the height adjustment of the supports takes little time thanks to the unique design solution light height. Finally, unique technical modifications play important role in the process of quick readjustment of the machine and increasing the level of functionality of the equipment is played.
So far, quickly clamping adapters made by the patented EASY CLAMPR technology can save the time for reinstalling the driveshaft, which allowed the use of this machine not only in repair shops but also in serial and small-scale production.
- Balancing of 2, 3 and 4-support shafts.
- Cardan installation in 1 minute.
- Standard set of adapters – Installation of 80% of cardan shafts.
- Three ways of fixing the center bearing.
- Soft-bearing type machine – high sensitivity to any vibration.
- Machine is operated by one worker.
- Sliding bearing supports – quick changeover, comfortable operation.
- Safety bracket with clamp for quick installation.
- Measurement in all planes at one time.
- Calibration of the machine by the operator.
- Displays imbalance in real time.
- Create and print reports.
Specialized Driveshaft Design
- Soft-bearing support system optimized for driveshafts – Specialized soft-bearing design provides exceptional measurement sensitivity for automotive and truck driveshafts with masses from 3-150kg. The soft-bearing approach enables precise detection of driveshaft unbalances while accommodating the unique dynamic characteristics of cardan shaft assemblies.
- Center bearing support design with three fixing schemes – Innovative support structure accommodates three different suspension bearing mounting configurations to handle diverse driveshaft types. This versatility enables the machine to adapt to various automotive and truck driveshaft designs without requiring multiple specialized machines.
- “Light Height”® adjustment system – Patented height adjustment mechanism enables rapid support positioning with minimal time requirements. The unique design solution allows quick adaptation to different driveshaft bearing configurations while maintaining measurement precision.
Advanced Driveshaft Clamping Systems
- Patented “EASY CLAMP”® technology – Revolutionary fast clamping adapters reduce driveshaft installation time by 50% through innovative design eliminating bolt-based mounting. The 5-second clamping capability enables rapid changeover between different driveshaft types for maximum productivity.
- Universal quick-clamping adapters – Primary adapter system utilizes centering rings manufactured on standard lathes to accommodate most common driveshaft configurations. The universal design eliminates need for extensive adapter inventories while providing precise centering for accurate measurements.
- Centering ring system – Specialized centering rings ensure precise driveshaft positioning within adapters for consistent measurement accuracy. The ring system accommodates diverse flange geometries while maintaining optimal concentricity throughout the balancing process.
Comprehensive Adapter Configuration System
- KV flange adapters for truck applications – Specialized adapters accommodate cross-tooth flanges in four standard sizes (120mm, 150mm, 180mm, 205mm) commonly used in truck driveshaft applications. The dedicated truck adapter system ensures compatibility with heavy-duty commercial vehicle requirements.
- Slotted adapters for diverse flanges – Versatile slotted adapter design accommodates various flanges with holes using the same centering ring principle as universal adapters. This configuration provides mounting flexibility for specialized and non-standard driveshaft designs.
Specialized Driveshaft Handling Features
- Spindle retainer system – Integrated spindle locking mechanism secures spindle position during driveshaft installation, enabling single-operator setup procedures. The retainer system doubles section productivity by eliminating need for additional personnel during mounting operations.
- Dual-purpose protective bracket – Innovative protective bracket design serves both safety and operational functions, providing additional support during driveshaft installation. The dual-purpose approach maximizes utility while maintaining comprehensive safety protection.
- Extended length accommodation – Machine design accommodates driveshafts up to 4700mm length, enabling handling of extended truck and commercial vehicle applications. The extended capacity ensures compatibility with diverse automotive and heavy-duty vehicle requirements.
Driveshaft-Optimized Drive System
- High-performance frequency-controlled drive – 1.5kW electric motor with power reserve reduces acceleration and braking times for driveshaft applications while providing adequate torque across the 3-150kg range. Frequency inverter enables smooth speed regulation across 400-2500 rpm range optimized for driveshaft balancing requirements.
- Variable acceleration and braking modes – Drive system incorporates selectable acceleration and braking modes to optimize cycle times for different driveshaft types and weights. This flexibility maximizes productivity while ensuring safe operation across diverse cardan shaft applications.
- Extended speed range capability – Higher operational speed range (up to 2500 rpm) accommodates lightweight driveshafts requiring elevated balancing speeds for optimal measurement sensitivity. The extended range provides flexibility for various automotive and truck driveshaft applications.
Specialized PAK-4 Control System Integration
- Driveshaft-optimized PAK-4 control system – Specialized control system designed specifically for cardan shaft balancing applications with features tailored to driveshaft workshop requirements. The optimization ensures maximum efficiency and ease of use in automotive repair environments.
- Automatic and manual operational modes – Control system provides both automatic measurement completion and manual operator control modes. The automatic capability enables operator multitasking during measurement cycles for enhanced workshop productivity.
- Real-time process monitoring – System displays balancing process in real-time with driveshaft-specific unbalance behavior monitoring for optimal results. The monitoring capability enables operator optimization of balancing procedures for diverse driveshaft types.
- Four-plane simultaneous measurement – Advanced measurement system simultaneously analyzes four correction planes to accommodate multi-section driveshaft assemblies. The four-plane capability enables comprehensive balancing of complex cardan shaft configurations in single setup.
- High-precision measurement system – 1.0 gmm/kg accuracy specification ensures precise unbalance detection for automotive and truck driveshaft applications. The precision capability accommodates demanding driveshaft balance requirements while maintaining productivity.
- Driveshaft diagnostic capability – Measurement system provides diagnostic functions for assembled driveshafts including imbalance averaging for unstable readings and tooling vibration filtering. These capabilities enable comprehensive driveshaft analysis beyond basic balancing operations.
The PAK-4 unbalance measuring unit is specially designed for cardan shaft balancing.
synchronous measurement in multiple planes saves time and simplifies the operator’s work.
The screen displays information about the welding location and correction weights for all planes at once.
Based on an industrial fanless computer with a touchscreen and a multi-channel measuring unit, the system ensures reliability and a long service life, even under intensive use. The PAK-4 utilizes a universal measuring path and modern component base, allowing for equally high accuracy when working with all types of rotors.
Its intuitive interface, self-calibration capability, and automation of key operations make the complex a convenient tool for both experienced specialists and beginners.
Useful features for driveshaft balancing
- Simultaneous multi-plane balancing is available, with the option of 2-, 3-, or 4-plane balancing.
- Information about the welding location and correction weights is displayed simultaneously on the screen for all planes.
- Disbalance is displayed in real time. For example, if there is a rotor defect or interference, it will be immediately visible as a fluctuation in the measurement result.
- Harmonic analysis of vibration sensor signals helps diagnose mechanical issues in the cardan shaft and analyze individual vibration components and their sources.
- The automatic measurement start system increases work productivity by starting the measurement when the set rotation speed is reached.
Features of the PAK-4 System:
- High-precision dynamic balancing for rotors of any configuration.
- Industrial fanless PC with touchscreen and multi-channel measuring unit.
- Setup using trial runs with calibration weights on production rotors.
- Self-calibration by the operator, eliminating annual service adjustment costs.
- Calculation of permissible unbalance values, even without technical documentation.
- Determination of trial weight mass to simplify setup for a specific rotor.
- Real-time display of unbalance magnitude and angular position, including “highlighting” of the correction zone.
- Automatic measurement start upon reaching a set speed and automatic stop after cycle completion.
- Display of unbalance magnitude in grams, gmm, gcm, gmm/kg.
- Vector and exponential averaging for working with moving elements and in noisy conditions.
- Additional functions that significantly simplify the balancing process and expand the technological capabilities of the balancing machine.
- Generation and printing of balancing reports directly from the system.
- USB ports and Ethernet interfaces for connecting a printer, data storage, and integration into a local network.
|
Parameter |
Value |
|---|---|
|
Balancing rotors weight range, kg |
150 |
|
Maximum rotor diameter, mm |
140 |
|
Maximum flange diameter, mm |
250 |
|
Maximum cardan shaft length, mm |
4700 |
|
Machine type |
Soft-bearing |
|
Number of simultaneously measured planes |
2, 3, 4 |
|
Minimal achievable residual specific unbalance, gmm/kg |
10 |
|
Rotor rotation speed range, rpm |
1000 – 2000 |
|
Drive type |
Asynchronous variable-frequency electric drive |
|
Electric motor power, kW |
2.2 |
|
Power supply parameters |
400V ± 10%, 3 Ph, 50Hz ± 1 |
|
Balancing system |
PAK-4 |
|
Overall machine dimensions (length x width x height), mm |
6200 x 1100 x 1500 |
|
Machine weight, kg |
700 |
- Universal cam clamping adapters for driveshafts with a flanges diameter ranging from 90 mm to 125 mm – 2 pcs
- The centering ring to the universal adapter for driveshafts installation of of the car Sprinter W906 – 2 pcs
- The special-purpose adapter for cargo drive shaft flanges with diameters up to 250 mm – 2 pcs
- KV flange adapters are used to balance shafts with cross-tooth flanges and are typically applied to truck driveshafts with flange sizes of 120, 150, 180, and 205 mm – 2 pcs
- The operation manual on the machine with acceptance tests reports and the basic electric circuit – 1 pc
- The operation manual on balancing system – 1 pc
