Application: Driveshafts
BTI’s driveshaft balancing machine corrects one, two, and three-piece driveshafts in a single automated cycle. Instead of manual weight attachment, correction is applied via magazine-fed spot welding across 5 balance planes. Shafts leave the machine within tolerance and ready to ship, with less operator variability than manual methods. Auto guard doors and an excessive vibration shutoff protect operators during the cycle, while dual servo drives handle joint loading and maintenance access. Every unit is configured-to-order for the customer’s shaft specifications and production requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a driveshaft balancing machine do?
It measures imbalance in a rotating driveshaft and applies correction weights (in this case, via automatic spot welding through magazine-fed weights) so the shaft runs within tolerance at operating speed.
What size or piece-count driveshafts does this machine handle?
The base configuration handles 1, 2, and 3-piece driveshafts. Because every machine is configured-to-order for the customer’s shaft dimensions and production line, exact capacity varies by application. Our team configures each unit to the specific shafts you’re running.
How does the correction method work?
Weight correction is applied via magazine-fed spot welding across 5 balance planes, rather than manual weight attachment. This reduces cycle time and operator variability.
What’s the typical cycle time?
Cycle time depends on factors the customer determines, including shaft configuration, correction requirements, and production throughput. We don’t quote a standard number; it’s established during the quoting process based on your application.
What safety features are built in?
Auto guard doors and an excessive vibration shutoff protect operators during the balancing cycle.
