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Not really - that does not make it run true - what it does is give it a dynamic balance. I realized this loooong ago, watching an on the car wheel balancer, which does the same thing - spins wheel assembly up, heavy spot exerts the most force, causing the most displacement. Operator puts...
Well, here is the old man's (me) way of balancing stuff without no fancy equipment. Works good for me for over 50 years.
I spin her up, and lightly touch a crayon or pencil to the outside. Stop it, and look. Where I see the mark is the heavy spot. I either grind a bit off, or put some on other...
Looks like you pulled sludge and water out. Be careful exposing your hands to used oil. Read the warning on every container of oil. I got a box of gloves like they use in doctor's/ dentist's office for $5.
I see you have centrifuge frame solidly bolted to floor.
What is size & RPM of motor?
If I am correct, motor drives a belt to pulley on pillow block, shaft extends thru pot to torque converter.
How did you seal shaft penetration?
How did you mount shaft in tq, and get it all balanced?
Does the...
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