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We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
In-Situ Balancing
Maximising the lifespan and efficiency of your assets
Have you encountered shortened asset lifespan? Look no further – BES Group has extensive experience diagnosing the occurrence of excessive vibration causing the premature aging of your rotating assets using our cutting-edge in-situ balancing services. Skilled engineers at BES Group specialise in the swift detection and correction of imbalance, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations. By addressing unbalance issues promptly, we can not only extend the lifespan of your assets but also enhance overall operational efficiency.
Extend your assets' lifespan and reduce vibration with our In-Situ Balancing service
With our in-situ balancing service, we can help you detect any abnormal vibrations with minimal disruption to your business operations.
Imbalance is a common and easily fixable fault condition in rotating assets. It causes excessive vibration, which can damage components and shorten the lifespan of an asset. BES Group use the latest vibration analysis technology to detect imbalance, even without historical data. Our qualified engineers will assess the root cause of the imbalance and recommend the best course of action, which may include single-plane or multi-plane balancing.
Our goal is to return the asset to an operational state with minimal disruption to operations and to extend its lifespan. In-situ Balancing can be used to balance machinery that is in operation, further minimising downtime. It is also used to balance machinery that is difficult or impossible to remove from its operating environment such as turbines and large fan apparatus.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact us to schedule a balancing assessment. We can help you get your assets back up and running smoothly, and extend their lifespan for years to come.
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Contact BES Group today for a consultation and keep your assets in perfect balance! Contact BES Group today for a consultation and keep your assets in perfect balance! Contact BES Group today for a consultation and keep your assets in perfect balance!
Signs that your rotating assets may need balancing
How to recognise the signs for optimal asset health
In-situ Balancing is applicable to all rotating assets where a balance plane is accessible. This includes fans, pumps, motors, generators, rollers, crushers, and other equipment.
Consider the requirement for In-Situ Balancing if your equipment:
- Has a build-up of dust on fans
- Isn’t benefitting from fan cleaning regimes
- Persistent increases in running speed vibration levels
- Resonance of surrounding structures and machinery
Why choose us?
Accredited Service
Our engineers are highly qualified and experienced, and our services are accredited by a number of regulating bodies. This means that you can be confident that you are receiving the best possible service.
Worldwide Reach
We have the experience and expertise to service businesses of all sizes, no matter where they are located.
How we'll work with you
BES Group specialists use a four step process to bring years of In-Situ balancing experience to bear
Step one: Inspection
The rotating machinery is first inspected to identify any potential problems. This includes checking for damage, loose components, and other issues that could affect the balance of the machinery.
Step two: Measuring
The machinery is then run at its normal operating speed. This allows our engineers to measure the vibration levels and identify any imbalances.
Step three: Correction
Our engineers then adds or removes weight from the machinery until the imbalance is corrected. This is done by attaching weights to the outer surface of the machinery or by removing material from the inner surface.
Step four: Re-Inspection
The machinery is then re-inspected and run at its normal operating speed to confirm that the imbalance has been corrected.
The benefits of our In-Situ Balancing service
Extend asset lifetime
Increase the lifespan of bearings and other mechanical components.
Save energy
Reduce overall energy consumption caused by consuming more power.
Reduce noise and vibrations
Reduce vibrations and noise levels caused by unbalanced machines.
Extend asset lifetime
Increase the lifespan of bearings and other mechanical components.
Save energy
Reduce overall energy consumption caused by consuming more power.
Reduce noise and vibrations
Reduce vibrations and noise levels caused by unbalanced machines.
Did you know...
80%
reduction in vibration levels when using In-situ balancing according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
50%
extended lifespan of rotating machinery by implementing In-situ balancing according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
20%
improvement in the efficiency of rotating machinery using In-situ balancing according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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BES Group has demonstrated exceptional service, earning our commendation. We extend our appreciation for the meticulous vibration analysis conducted and the invaluable on-board work and advice provided by Simon. Through their prompt and dedicated efforts, our ship is poised to sail tomorrow, providing essential assurance to the Vessels Owner. Simon’s responsiveness at short notice is particularly noteworthy, and we express our sincere gratitude for the commitment to excellence displayed by the entire BES Group team.
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Michael Wilkinson
Vessel Manager
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
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BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.
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Industry competitor
FAQs
Are there any other benefits to using In-situ Balancing?
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1. Eliminates the requirements to completely dismantle and reassemble plant equipment to enable balancing of machine components
2. Improves productivity
3. Reduces downtime, labour and material costs
4. Can be planned into scheduled short time outages e.g. machine mould or process changes
5. Extends bearing and machine life
6. Reduces the possibility of catastrophic failures
7. Increases safety
What are the different types of insitu balancing?
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There are two main types of in situ balancing:
1. Dynamic balancing: performed by measuring the forces and moments that are generated by the rotating machinery.
2. Static balancing: performed by measuring the mass distribution of the rotating machinery.
What are the different methods of insitu balancing?
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There are two main methods of in situ balancing:
1. Trial and error: involves adding or removing weight from the rotating machinery until the desired balance is achieved.
2. Computer-aided method: uses a computer to calculate the amount of weight that needs to be added or removed from the rotating machinery.
What is the difference between In-Situ Fan Balancing and Machine Fan Balancing?
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It is common practice to remove a rotating element from a machine for machine balancing. Occasionally this may yield poor, or even worse than original, unbalance vibration. This does not necessarily mean the rotor has been incorrectly balanced; it may simply be caused by the differences between test stand and operating conditions.
A shop balancing machine will have different bearings, stiffness and structural response, therefore machine balancing cannot duplicate the actual machine “system” and it’s response. For these reasons, including time, cost and convenience, the in-situ balance method is often the preferred option.
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