This recommended practice specifies those requirements of balancing equipment which make it suitable for the subject class of work. It will specify: a Sensitivity b Accuracy of indication of amount and location of unbalance c Ability to measure force unbalance unaffected by couple unbalance d Machine capacity relating to weight and physical dimensions of the rotors which can be balanced e Balancing speed of rotation f Standard balancing-machine drive-adapter flange dimensions g Power requirements
SAE ARP588-1965 history
2012SAE ARP588C-2012 Balancing Machines - Description and Evaluation Vertical, Single-Plane, Soft-Bearing Type for Gas Turbine Rotors
1993SAE ARP588B-1993 Balancing Machines - Description and Evaluation Vertical, Single-Plane, Soft-Bearing Type for Gas Turbine Rotors
1975SAE ARP588A-1975 STATIC BALANCING EQUIPMENT FOR JET ENGINE COMPONENTS COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE - ROTATING TYPE FOR MEASURING UNBALANCE IN ONE TRANSVERSE PLANE
1965SAE ARP588-1965 FORCE BALANCING MACHINES FOR JET ENGINE COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE COMPONENTS - ROTATING TYPE