Application guide
Balancing centrifuges and separators
Product buildup and drum wear dominate centrifuge vibration. Only a clean, mechanically sound drum is worth balancing.
Specifications checked: September 2026
Direct answer
Can a centrifuge be balanced without disassembly?
Yes, for a rigid drum after complete cleaning and crack inspection. An uneven product cake must be removed first—otherwise the calculated correction compensates a temporary state, not the rotor.
Before the first run
Mechanical checks come first
- Clean the drum completely: an uneven product cake imitates rotor imbalance.
- Inspect the drum for cracks, wear and corrosion—service speeds make this a safety issue.
- Check bearings, dampers and the suspension before any run.
Order of work
A controlled balancing sequence
- 01
Run the machine clean and empty at its normal working speed.
- 02
Mount sensors on the bearing housings and confirm that the 1× component dominates.
- 03
Use small, securely fixed trial weights consistent with the high service speed.
- 04
Install the correction in the drum's designated balancing planes.
- 05
Verify at working speed and document residual vibration for the maintenance record.
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