As part of our Engage with... webinar series, Paul Fowler and Steve Fowler from Universal Balancing joined us in May 2021 to share more about their work, providing insights into the world and challenges of balancing electric powertrain components. About Universal Balancing Universal Balancing are global leaders in the design, manufacture, testing and servicing of precision balancing machines. They routinely supply an international client base with advanced technology, serving 6 continents through intelligent balancing machinery.

1. Universal Balancing Ltd.
Tel UK: +44 (0) 117 9077403
Tel USA: 616 577 2345
info@universalbalancing.com
GLOBAL LEADERS IN BALANCING TECHNOLOGY
An insight into the world and the challenges of
balancing electric powertrain components
27May2021 Engage with…. Universal Balancing

2. 2 Our Journey So Far
§ 25 years old
§ Acquired BTD Jackson & Bradwell
§ Extended sales & service into Europe,
North American and Asia
§ ISO certified
§ Representation on ISO board for balancing
§ Acquired by Burke Porter Group
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3. 3 Capabilities
§ Balancing machines and spin testers
§ Design, assemble, test and aftersales support
§ 50,000 sq ft facility in Bristol
§ Build in UK, USA, Germany and China
§ 12+ global support locations
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4. 4 Main Markets
§ Automotive
§ Aerospace
§ Locomotive
§ Energy
§ General industry
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5. 5 What is Balancing
§ Uneven distribution of mass
§ Center of gravity is not on rotational axis
§ Predominant causes are manufacturing and
assembly process errors
§ Remove, add or re-distribute mass to balance.
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6. 6 Electrification
§ Main components motor rotors,
coupler shafts and gears
§ High volume production
§ Production run of 1 flexibility
§ New market entrant volume
§ Prototypes
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7. 7 ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN CHALLENGES
§ Faster rotating powertrains
§ Increased centrifugal force
§ Tighter balance tolerances
7gmm @ 85mm radius = 0.08g
§ Balancing machine accuracy &
repeatability
§ Positional accuracy for correction
§ Part stability and dimensional
variation
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8. 8 Engage with us
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Ø Machines
Ø Outsource balancing service
Ø Prototyping, R&D
Ø Consultation

9. 9 Engage with our group
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§ Emotor testers
§ E-axle testers
§ NVH machines
§ Dynamometers
§ Battery testers
§ Gauge based assembly
§ Integration

10. 10
Universal Balancing Ltd.
Unit 15 Warmley Business Park
Bristol
BS30 8FR
Please contact:
Paul Fowler
Universal Balancing
+44 117 9474248
paul.fowler@universalbalancing.com
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