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CAB 920 and CAB 950 are two representatives of a new generation of balance measuring units whose outstanding features are extremely easy controls and top technical performance.

With their modern control concept, both of the new units set new standards for balancing. Development work focussed on easy and reliable handling of even the most complex balancing processes and work sequences. This avoids errors, accelerates processes and therefore increases the balancing quality still further. An essential element is the convenient touchscreen control: the user controls all functions with their index finger, thereby communicating with the balancing machine – a keyboard and mouse are no longer necessary.

Each of the two units is a specialist for their area of application: CAB 920 is mainly used in individual production or for small series. Solutions for numerous other balancing tasks are available in the industry-specific packages, e.g. for the roller and aviation industries.

CAB 950 is the specialist for semi and fully automatic use: With its integrated Siemens-Soft programmable control system and network capability it is optimally equipped for a production environment. Not forgetting, of course, logical, extremely easy control with a consistent, uniform concept.

Our automatic alloy wheel unbalance measurement station, Type 420 RBBR, is a flexible system, which can be adapted to the requirements and facilities of the individual production system. The system is designed for the control balancing of alloy wheels in series production. The process is fully automatic, and can be integrated into production with little effort.

The unbalance measurement serves to identify faults in the casting and mechanical processing of wheels. This ensures low-vibration running of the completely assembled wheel by identification and separation of wheels with excessive static or dynamic unbalances.

The unbalance measurement station accurately measures the dynamic unbalance in two planes. With the corresponding options, it also detects the axial and radial run-out of the wheels, sorting them into OK-parts or rejects with the aid of a marking device. Alternatively can also be marked with the location and degree of the static unbalance by an inkjet printer on leaving the station for the purposes of further processing.

Tires with emergency running properties – called Run Flat or DSST tires - are being used increasingly by vehicle manufacturers. Apart from the safety benefits these tires offer, the use of RF tires is motivated by economic considerations such as the reduction in weight and the increase in the available space due to the elimination of the spare tire. However, as far as assembly is concerned, Run Flat tires differ significantly from conventional tires. Due to their stiff side walls, RF tires require a special mounting station for gentle assembly.

The new Schenck tire mounting system now enables fully automatic mounting of RF tires. The key element of the new system is a special RF tire mounting head in the mounting station. Its sophisticated sequence of operations ensures that tires are gently mounted on the rim in two steps and results in a highly reliable mounting process. The RF mounting head can be retrofitted easily on current Schenck wheel mounting system models.

This epoxy unbalance correction system, jointly developed by Schenck and Epple now enables a safe and automated unbalance correction on electrical armatures or fans. The new UV hardening epoxy resin, which was specially developed for this process, is applied to the rotor with the help of a feeder system – with an accuracy of a few milligrams. UV light is directed at the epoxy resin causing the resin to harden within a period of 3 to 5 seconds. Thus skin contact is avoided and the unbalance correction may be carried out fully automatically, also on sensitive rotors.

The unbalance correction system can be integrated easily into semi or fully automatic balancing machines and can be customised to suit the specific requirements of the application on hand. The new process enables almost any armature or fan to be balanced without negative effects on their physical properties. The new balancing system offers enhanced process reliability and enables a high degree of automation, owing to the use of a balancing material with superior properties.