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BALANCING of Rotating Machinery

Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) 

This course covers single plane balancing in detail and introduces dual plane balancing for rotating machines. It includes both field balancing and shop balancing techniques. Topics such as pre-balance checks, influence coefficients, static-couple and course workshops are included. This course is partial preparation for the ISO 18436-2:2014 Vibration Analyst Category III & Category IV Certification Exams and the Balancing Specialist Exam by the Vibration Institute.

October 5-9, 2026
Houston, TX

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Balancing of Rotating Machinery

  • Overview

  • BRM Course Content Includes

  • Training and Workshops Include

  • Course Agenda

  • Registration Fee

  • Location

BRM covers single and basic two-plane balancing techniques. It includes both field balancing and shop (balancing machine) balancing. Topics such as pre-balance checks, influence coefficients, balance quality and tolerances, residual unbalance testing and case histories are included. It is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category III and IV Certification Exams, and Balancing Specialist Exam.
All registered attendees in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery training course will receive:

  • Course Training Manual
  • Printed Copy of Course PowerPoints
  • Workbook with examples, vibration related questions requiring a solution as found in Vibration Institute Guideline No. 1 requirement for qualification and assessment of balancing personnel.
  • Calculator
  • Ruler
  • Balancing Tools
  • Certificate of Course Completion

Course Agenda:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Optional Certification Exam to be administered on the day AFTER the course.

Vibration Analyst Category I

$360

Vibration Analyst Category II

$410

Vibration Analyst Category III

$460

Vibration Analyst Category IV

$510

Balancing Field Specialist Exam

$360

Cancellation Fees: The cancellation of and transfer to a training course and certification exam will be honored, provided that written notification is received by the Institute office via e-mail or mail no later than ten (10) business days before the first day of the scheduled course.

Our cancellation fees are as follows:

Transfer to another training course (and certification exam, if applicable): $0

Cancellation without transfer to another course (and certification exam, if applicable) 10 or more days before first date of course: 10% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Cancellation less than 10 days of first date of course (and certification exam, if applicable): 20% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.

Absentees for the course will not receive a refund. This cancellation policy supersedes all prior published information. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. If you have a concern, please call our office at 1-630-654-2254

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