The Hofmann moment weighing scales for the aviation industry are used to precisely determine the center of gravity of engine blades in one or three axes. Designed to meet SAE ARP standard and available with a variety of options, these machines are well suited to meet the current and future requirements of the aviation industry. This process can be implemented in power generation turbines, as well.
The moment weighing scales use the force measuring method. Therefore, they are permanently calibrated and are not affected by temperature fluctuations. Due to the special frictionless support and secure fit of the measuring arms, there is no wear and the scales maintain high precision regardless of the weight of the part.
The optional BLADES software package assists in the sorting of a blade set and ensures an optimal distribution of unbalance.
Special features
Very high sensitivity and measuring accuracy
Force measuring method featuring permanent calibration
Compensation of thermal variations
Single- and three-axis designs
Frictionless support of measuring arms with secure fit
Wear-free joints
Tooling interface acc. to SAE ARP 1134
Quick changeover to other blade types
Compact design
Options
windage enclosure
blade sorting software BLADES
blade tooling
Application
Evaluation of the center of gravity
with one axis for the radial moment
with three axes for the radial, axial and tangential moment
Measuring of blades from
fans
turbines and compressores
helicopter main and tail rotors