ISO 2953:1999

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2953
Third edition
1999-04-15
Mechanical vibration — Balancing
machines — Description and evaluation
Vibrations mécaniques — Machines à équilibrer — Description et
évaluation
A
Reference number
ISO 2953:1999(E)

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ISO 2953:1999(E)
Contents Page
1 Scope .1
2 Normative reference .1
3 Definitions .1
4 Capacity and performance data of the machine.1
4.1 Data of horizontal machines.2
4.2 Data of vertical machines.6
5 Machine features.10
5.1 Principle of operation.10
5.2 Arrangement of the machine .10
5.3 Indicating system.11
5.4 Plane separation system.12
5.5 Setting and calibration of indication.12
5.6 Other devices .13
6 Minimum achievable residual unbalance .13
7 Production efficiency .13
7.1 General.13
7.2 Time per measuring run.14
7.3 Unbalance reduction ratio .14
8 Performance qualifying factors.14
9 Installation requirements .15
9.1 General.15
9.2 Electrical and pneumatic requirements.15
9.3 Foundation .15
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10 Proving rotors and test masses. 15
10.1 General . 15
10.2 Proving rotors . 15
10.3 Test masses . 17
11 Verification tests. 26
11.1 Requirements for performance and parameter verification. 26
11.2 Duties of manufacturer and user . 26
11.3 Requirement for weighing scale . 27
11.4 Test and rechecks . 27
11.5 Test speed . 27
11.6 Test for minimum achievable residual unbalance (U test) . 27
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11.7 Test for unbalance reduction ratio (URR test) . 31
11.8 Test for couple unbalance interference on single-plane machines .40
11.9 Compensator test . 40
11.10 Simplified tests . 41
Annex A (normative) Definitions . 42
Annex B (informative) Information to be supplied to the balancing machine manufacturer by the user . 45
Annex C (informative) URR limit diagrams.49
Annex D (informative) Shafts of outboard proving rotors type C . 52
Annex E (informative) Modification of old (ISO 2953:1985) proving rotors to this International Standard . 54
Annex F (informative) Bibliography. 55
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 2953 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 108, Mechanical vibration and
shock, Subcommittee SC 1, Balancing, including balancing machines.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 2953:1985). It contains revised and more detailed
recommendations for testing the capability of balancing machines, including outboard proving rotors and overhung
test planes. It replaces the previous edition of this document.
Annex A is an integral part of this International Standard. Annexes B to F are for information only.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD  © ISO ISO 2953:1999(E)
Mechanical vibration — Balancing machines — Description
and evaluation
1 Scope
This International Standard gives requirements for the evaluation of the performance and characteristics of
machines for balancing rotating components. It stresses the importance attached to the form in which the balancing
machine characteristics should be specified by the manufacturers and also outlines criteria and tests for evaluating
balancing machines. Adoption of the format suggested in 4.1 and 4.2 makes it easier for the user to compare
products of the different manufacturers. Guidance as to the manner in which users should state their requirements
is given in annex B.
Details of proving rotors, test masses and performance tests to be employed to ensure compliance with specified
unbalance indicating capability are given. Tests for other machine capacities and performance parameters are not
contained in this International Standard.
Annex E describes recommended modifications of old ISO proving rotors.
This International Standard does not specify balancing criteria; these are specified in ISO 1940-1.
This International Standard is applicable to balancing machines that support and rotate workpieces which are rigid
at balancing speed, and that indicate the amounts and angular locations of required unbalance corrections in one or
more planes. It covers both the machines that measure out-of-balance effects on soft bearings and those that
measure this on hard bearings.
Technical requirements for such balancing machines are included, however, special features, such as those
associated with automatic correction, are excluded.
2 Normative reference
The following standard contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 1925:1990, Mechanical vibration — Balancing — Vocabulary.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the definitions given in ISO 1925 and those given in annex A apply.
4 Capacity and performance data of the machine
The manufacturer shall specify the data listed in 4.1 for horizontal or 4.2 for vertical machines respectively, as
applicable, and in a similar format.
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4.1 Data of horizontal machines
4.1.1 Rotor mass and unbalance limitations
4.1.1.1  The maximum mass of rotor which can be balanced shall be stated over the range of balancing speeds.
2
The maximum moment of inertia [(mass · (radius of gyration) ] of a rotor with respect to the shaft axis which the
machine can accelerate in a stated acceleration time shall be given for the range of balancing speeds (n , n , .)
1 2
together with the corresponding cycle rate (see table 1).
Table 1 — Data of horizontal machines
Manufacturer: . Model.
Balancing speeds or speed ranges (see also 4.1.3.1) n n n n n
1 2 3 4 5
Rotor mass kg maximum
(see note 1) minimum
Occasional overload force per support N
(see note 1)
Maximum negative force per support N
(see note 1)
Maximum rotor moment of inertia with respect to the shaft axis
2
(see note 2) kg·m
Cycle rate (see note 2)
Maximum unbalance g·mm/kg or g·mm measurable
(see note 3) permissible
a) For inboard rotors
Minimum achievable residual specific unbalance, maximum mass
e , g·mm/kg
mar
(see note 4 and clause 6)
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
Corresponding deflection of analog amount-of- maximum mass
unbalance indicator, mm
Number of digital units
(see note 4)
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
b) For outboard rotors
maximum mass
Minimum achievable residual specific unbalance,
e , g·mm/kg
mar
(see note 4 and clause 6)
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
Corresponding deflection of analog amount-of-
unbalance indicator, mm
maximum mass
Number of digital units (see note 4)
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
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4.1.1.2  Production efficiency (see clause 7) shall be stated, as follows.
4.1.1.2.1  Time per measuring run:
a) Time for mechanical adjustment: . s
b) Time for setting indicating system: . s
c) Time for preparation of rotor: . s
d) Average acceleration time: . s
e) Reading time (including time to stabilize): . s
f) Average deceleration time: . s
g) Relating readings to rotor: . s
h) Other necessary time: . s
i) Total time per measuring run [ a) to h) above]: . s
4.1.1.2.2  Unbalance reduction ratio for inboard rotors: . %
4.1.1.2.3  Unbalance reduction ratio for outboard rotors: . %
4.1.2 Rotor dimensions
4.1.2.1  Adequate envelope drawings of the pedestals and of other obstructions, such as belt-drive mechanism,
shroud mounting pads, thrust arms and tie bars, shall be supplied to enable the user to determine the maximum
rotor envelope that can be accommodated and the tooling and/or adaptors required.
A combination of large journal diameter and high balancing speed may result in an excessive journal peripheral
speed. The maximum journal peripheral speed shall be stated.
When belt drive is supplied, balancing speeds shall be stated for both the maximum and minimum diameters over
which the belt can drive, or other convenient diameter.
The manufacturer shall state if the axial position of the drive can be adjusted.
4.1.2.2  Rotor envelope limitations (see figure 1) shall be stated.
4.1.2.3  Rotor diameter:
a) Maximum diameter over bed: . mm
b) Maximum diameter over which belt can drive: . mm
c) Minimum diameter over which belt can drive: . mm
4.1.2.4  Distance between journal centrelines:
a) Maximum: . mm
b) Minimum: . mm
c) Maximum distance from coupling flange to centreline of farthest bearing: . mm
d) Minimum distance from coupling flange to centreline of nearest bearing: . mm
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Key
1 Shaft
2 Rotor
3 Support
4 Bed
NOTE 1 If the left-hand support is not a mirror image of the right-hand support, separate dimensions shall be shown.
NOTE 2 The profile of the belt-drive equipment shall be shown, if applicable.
Figure 1 — Example of machine support drawing illustrating rotor envelope limitations
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Journal diameter:
4.1.2.5
a) Maximum: . mm
b) Minimum: . mm
Maximum permissible peripheral journal speed . m/s
4.1.2.6  Correction plane limitations (consistent with the statements in 5.4) shall be stated.
4.1.2.7  Correction plane interference ratios (consistent with the statements in 5.4 and based on the proving rotor)
shall be stated.
4.1.3 Drive
4.1.3.1  Balancing speed Rated torque on workpiece
r/min N·m
n . .
1
n . .
2
n . .
3
n . .
4
n . .
5
n . .
6
n . .
7
n . .
8
or or
steplessly variable steplessly variable
from . .
to . .
4.1.3.2  Torque (see note 5):
a) Zero-speed torque: . % rated torque on workpiece
b) Run-up torque adjustable from . to . % rated torque on workpiece
c) Peak torque . % rated torque on workpiece
4.1.3.3  Type of drive to workpiece (see note 6): .
4.1.3.4  Prime mover (type of motor): .
a) Rated power: . kW
b) Motor speed: . r/min
c) Power supply, voltage / frequency / phase: .
4.1.3.5  Brake
a) Type of brake: .
b) Braking torque adjustable from . to . % of rated torque
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c) Can brake be used as a holding device? Yes / No
4.1.3.6  Motor and controls in accordance with the following standard(s): .
4.1.3.7  Speed regulation provided:
Accurate or constant within . % of . r/min, or . r/min
2
4.1.4 Couple unbalance interference ratio (g·mm/g·mm ) . % (see note 7)
3
4.1.5 Air pressure requirements: . Pa; . m /s
NOTE 1 The occasional overload force need only be stated for the lowest balancing speed. It is the maximum force per
support that can be accommodated by the machine without immediate damage.
The negative force is the static upward force resulting from a workpiece having its centre of mass outside the bearing support.
NOTE 2 Cycle rate for a given balancing speed is the number of starts and stops which the machine can perform per hour
without damage to the machine when balancing a rotor of the maximum moment of inertia.
NOTE 3 In general, for rigid rotors with two correction planes, one-half of the stated value pertains to each plane; for disc-
shaped rotors, the full stated value holds for one plane.
NOTE 4 Limits for soft-bearing machines are generally stated in gram millimetres per kilogram (specific unbalance), since
this value represents a measure of rotor displacement and, therefore, motion of the balancing machine bearings. For hard-
bearing machines, the limits are generally stated in gram millimetres, since these machines are usually factory-calibrated to
indicated unbalance in such units (see clause 6). For two-plane machines, this is the result obtained when the minimum
achievable residual unbalance is distributed between the two planes.
NOTE 5 In most cases, maximum torque is required for accelerating a workpiece. However, in the case of a workpiece with
high windage and/or friction loss, maximum torque may be required at balancing speed. When there is axial thrust, it is
necessary that provisions be made to take this into account.
NOTE 6 Examples of the type of drive to the workpiece are:
 end drive by universal joint driver,
 end drive by band,
 belt drive,
 magnetic field,
 driven bearing rollers,
 air jet, etc.
NOTE 7 This value is only applicable for single-plane balancing machines. It describes the influence of couple unbalance in
the rotor on the indication of static unbalance.
4.2 Data of vertical machines
4.2.1 Rotor mass and unbalance limitations
4.2.1.1  The maximum mass of rotor which can be balanced shall be stated over the range of balancing speeds.
2
The maximum moment of inertia [mass · (radius of gyration) ] of a rotor with respect to the shaft axis which the
machine can accelerate in a stated acceleration time shall be given for the range of balancing speeds (n , n , .)
1 2
together with the corresponding cycle rate (see table 2).
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Table 2 — Data of vertical machines
Manufacturer: . Model .
Balancing speeds or speed ranges (see also 4.2.3.1) n n n n n
1 2 3 4 5
Rotor mass kg maximum
(see note 1) minimum
Occasional overload force up to (see note 1) N
Maximum rotor moment of inertia with respect to the shaft axis
2
(see note 2) kg·m
Cycle rate (see note 2)
Maximum unbalance (see note 3)   g·mm/kg or g·mm measurable
permissible
Minimum achievable residual specific unbalance, e ,
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maximum mass
(see note 4 and clause 6) g·mm/kg
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
Corresponding deflection of analog amount-of-
unbalance indicator                         mm
maximum mass
Number of digital units (see note 4)
0,2 · max. mass
minimum mass
4.2.1.2  Production efficiency (see clause 7) shall be stated, as follows.
4.2.1.2.1  Time per measuring run:
a) Time for mechanical adjustment: . s
b) Time for setting indicating system: . s
c) Time for preparation of rotor: . s
d) Average acceleration time: . s
e) Reading time (including time to stabilize): . s
f) Average deceleration time: . s
g) Relating readings to rotor: . s
h) Other necessary time: . s
i) Total time per measuring run [a) to h) above]: . s
4.2.1.3  Unbalance reduction ratio: . %
4.2.2 Rotor dimensions
4.2.2.1  If the machine is equipped with two or more speeds, this information shall be stated for each speed. If the
machine is equipped with steplessly variable balancing speeds, then the information shall be given in the form of a
table, formula or graph.
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Adequate drawings of the support surface of the spindle or mounting plate, and of obstructions, such as drill heads,
electrical control cabinets, etc. above the mounting plate, shall be supplied to enable the user to determine the
maximum rotor envelope that can be accommodated and the tooling and/or adaptors required.
4.2.2.2  Maximum diameter: . mm
4.2.2.3  Rotor height:
a) Maximum overall height: . mm
b) Maximum height of centre of gravity: . mm
at 100 % of maximum mass: . mm
at 50 % of maximum mass: . mm
at 25 % of maximum mass: . mm
Rotor envelope limitations, including machine spindle or mounting plate interface (see figure 2) shall be
4.2.2.4
stated.
Key
1 Rotor 6 Centre of mass plane
2 Adapter 7 Lower correction plane
3 Protractor 8 Mounting holes for adapter
4 Spindle
9 Pilot Æ
5 Upper correction plane
Figure 2 — Example of vertical machine mounting interface illustrating rotor envelope limitations
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4.2.2.5  Correction plane limitations (consistent with the statements in 5.4) shall be stated.
4.2.3 Drive
4.2.3.1  Balancing speed Rated torque on workpiece
r/min N·m
n . .
1
n . .
2
n . .
3
n . .
4
n . .
5
n . .
6
n . .
7
n . .
8
4.2.3.2  Torque (see note 5):
a) Zero-speed torque: . % of rated torque on workpiece
b) Run-up torque adjustable from . to . % of rated torque on workpiece
c) Peak torque: . % of rated torque on workpiece
4.2.3.3  Prime mover (type of motor):
a) Rated power: . kW
b) Motor speed: . r/min
c) Power supply, voltage / frequency / phase: . / . / .
4.2.3.4  Brake
a) Type of brake:
b) Braking torque adjustable from . to . % of rated torque
c) Can brake be used as a holding device ? Yes / No
4.2.3.5  Motor and controls in accordance with the following standard(s): .
4.2.3.6  Speed regulation provided:
Accurate or constant within . % of . r/min, or . r/min
2
4.2.4 Couple unbalance interference ratio, g·mm / g·mm (see note 6)
3
4.2.5 Air pressure requirements: . Pa; . m /s
NOTE 1 The occasional overload force need only be stated for the lowest balancing speed. It is the maximum force that can
be accommodated by the machine without immediate damage.
NOTE 2 Cycle rate for a given balancing speed is the number of starts and stops which the machine can perform per hour
without damage to the machine when balancing a rotor of the maximum moment of inertia.
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NOTE 3 In general, for rigid rotors with two correction planes, one-half of the state value pertains to each plane; for disc-
shaped rotors, the full stated value holds for one plane.
NOTE 4 Limits for soft-bearing machines are generally stated in gram millimetres per kilogram (specific unbalance), since
this value represents a measure of rotor displacement and, therefore, motion of the balancing machine bearings. For hard-
bearing machines, the limits are generally stated in gram millimetres, since these machines are usually factory-calibrated to
indicate unbalance in such unit. (See also clause 6.) For two-plane-machines, this is the result obtained when the minimum
achievable residual unbalance is distributed between the two planes.
NOTE 5 In most cases, maximum torque is required for accelerating a workpiece. However, in the case of workpieces with
high windage and/or friction loss, maximum torque may be required at balan
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