Precision Balancing
WHY RELIABILITY SOLUTIONS?
OUR MISSION
At Reliability Solutions, our mission is to bring machines into perfect balance because when your equipment runs smoothly, your entire operation performs better. Through our precision balancing services, we help clients eliminate harmful vibration, reduce energy waste, and extend the life of critical assets.
We’re driven by a commitment to excellence that goes beyond meeting industry standards. Every rotor, shaft, and housing we service is an opportunity to optimize performance, prevent costly breakdowns, and safeguard productivity.
Our goal is simple: to deliver balance that lasts, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency in every turn.
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We will act with integrity and honesty in all that we do.
We research, develop, deliver and continuously improve our “Best-In-Class” value added products so that our clients are completely delighted.
We accomplish this work with high performance work teams who are specialists in their field of endeavors.
We will always demonstrate respect for others in all that we do.
We still believe that a handshake is our word.
We will always use excellent business principles to grow our company.
We strive to ensure that we are a great company to work with and to work for.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF RELIABILITY
Our courses are assembled in four major pillars, and the essential skills courses within each pillar are expertly formulated to teach a cross-section of roles including leadership, maintenance and operations while following RS strict training guidelines.
FAQ
What is precision balancing?
Precision balancing is the process of correcting uneven weight distribution in rotating equipment. By adjusting and redistributing weight, we ensure that rotors, fans, and other machinery operate smoothly, with reduced vibration and stress.
Why is equipment balancing important?
Unbalanced equipment creates excessive vibration, which can cause premature wear, energy loss, and even catastrophic failures. Precision balancing improves performance, reduces operating costs, and extends the life of your assets.
What does “G 1.0 standard” mean?
The G 1.0 balance grade is one of the highest precision levels defined by ISO standards. It ensures exceptionally smooth operation, reduced vibration, and optimal efficiency giving your equipment the best chance at maximum lifespan and reliability.
How does the balancing process work?
Our technicians perform a diagnostic review to identify imbalance in your equipment. Once the source is found, we adjust weight distribution by adding or removing weight in one or multiple planes until the equipment meets precision tolerances.
How can I schedule a balancing service?
Contact our team at [email protected] or call (251) 490-2999. Our technicians will assess your equipment, perform precision balancing, and provide results that improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
What types of equipment can be balanced?
Reliability Solutions balances a wide range of rotating equipment, including:
- Fans and blowers
- Pumps and compressors
- Rotors and turbines
- Motors and shafts
- Industrial machinery with rotating components
What are the benefits of precision balancing?
- Lower vibration levels
- Reduced energy consumption
- Less wear on bearings, shafts, and housings
- Fewer breakdowns and emergency repairs
- Increased safety and longer asset life cycle
Can balancing really improve performance that much?
Yes. In one case, a customer’s overhung fan rotor was operating at 48 mils of vibration and nearly self-destructing. After precision balancing, vibration dropped to 0.8 mils so quiet the mechanic thought the shaft had stopped running.
How often should equipment be balanced?
Balancing frequency depends on equipment criticality, load, and usage. Some assets may require balancing after major repairs or at regular maintenance intervals, while others can go years if monitored and maintained properly.
How does precision balancing save money?
By reducing vibration and preventing premature wear, precision balancing lowers repair costs, minimizes downtime, and reduces energy use delivering both immediate and long-term savings.