Name

Balance Technology

Legal name

Balance Technology Inc.

Website

https://balancetechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Precision Measurement and Testing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rotating Equipment Inspection & Vibration Diagnostics (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps) (EUAEAHAJ), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Precision balancing equipment
• Industrial measurement systems
• Crack detection equipment
• Rotor testing equipment
• Dimensional gauging

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitmore Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Sales: Engineered-to-order precision measurement and testing equipment including balancers, dimensional gages, crack detection systems, combination equipment. Equipment ranges from manual to fully automatic systems.
2. Parts and Components: Over 11,000 inventory items with automated stocking levels. Replacement parts for BTI and competitor equipment.
3. PC and PLC Upgrades: Computer and PLC replacement/upgrades for BTI and competitor balancing machines. Includes backup and support services.
4. Rebuilds and Retrofits: Refurbishment of existing equipment to like-new condition, including automation additions, process upgrades, and compliance certifications.
5. Calibration and Certification Services: ISO 17025 compliant field certifications and calibrations. Machine certification, master rotor certification, and calibration weights using NIST traceable standards.
6. In-House Measurement and Testing Services: Contract balancing, product R&D, engineering studies, spin testing, crack detection, dimensional gauging, and final machining. AS9100D and ISO9001 certified.
7. Service Agreements: Yearly service packages for preventative maintenance, certifications, and inspections. Tiers include Basic, Standard, Premium, and Custom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Balance Technology Inc. (BTI) engineers and manufactures custom precision measurement and testing equipment for rotating components, including industrial balancing machines, dimensional gages, eddy current crack detection systems, spin test systems, NVH equipment, and integrated combination systems. The company also provides calibration, certification, rebuilds/retrofits, in-house contract balancing/testing services, parts, and service agreements for automotive, aerospace, EV, HVAC, and industrial manufacturing customers.

Product overview

Balance Technology Inc. (BTI) is a precision measurement and testing equipment manufacturer specializing in custom-built, combination machines. The product portfolio centers on Balancers (manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic industrial balancing machines including horizontal cradles, vertical rotators, air-bearing systems), Combination Equipment (multi-technology integrated systems), Dimensional Gages (manual to fully automatic), Crack Detection Systems (eddy current), NVH Equipment, Surface Measurement Systems, Resonant Frequency Measurement Systems, and Spin Test Systems. Supporting services include PC/PLC Upgrades, Equipment Rebuilds & Retrofits (BTI and Competitor brands), Calibration & Certification (ISO 17025 compliant), In-House Measurement & Testing Services (AS9100D/ISO9001 certified), Research & Development, Parts & Service, Service Agreements, and BTI SYNC cloud platform for connected equipment management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BTI Sync: Cloud/Internet of Things platform for balancing operations, providing centralized rotor file repository, real-time monitoring, calibration history, and connected equipment management.

Products and services

• Balancers A complete line of manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic industrial balancing machines for all part types, production rates, and levels of automation, including horizontal cradles, vertical rotators, vertical non-rotators, overhung, platform suspensions, and air-bearing systems. Designed for industrial manufacturers needing precision balance correction.
• Combination Equipment Custom integrated systems combining multiple precision technologies (balancing, dimensional gaging, crack detection, NVH, surface measurement, functional testing, high-speed spinning, motor testing, resonant frequency measurement) into one fully integrated system, eliminating the need for separate conveyors and escapements between machines.
• Dimensional Gages A complete line of manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic industrial dimensional gages for all part types and sizes, with all production rates and levels of automation, using contact-type LVDT probes to non-contact laser heads.
• Crack Detection Systems A complete line of manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic industrial eddy current crack detection equipment for non-destructive testing of components.
• Spin Test Systems Systems that evaluate strength, resistance to fatigue, and burst acceleration resistance of materials by subjecting them to centrifugal force through rotation, designed for development, production, and quality assurance of electric vehicle components and other rotating parts.
• NVH Equipment (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) NVH equipment and specialized testers for most part types and sizes, with all production rates and levels of automation, used to evaluate noise, vibration, and harshness characteristics of components.
• Surface Measurement Systems Surface finish measurement equipment for precision testing of component surface quality.
• Resonant Frequency Measurement Systems Systems for testing and analyzing the vibrational characteristics of rotating components through resonant frequency measurement.
• BTI Rebuilds & Retrofits Rebuild or refurbishment of existing BTI equipment to like-new condition, with upgrades including new industrial computers, PLC replacement, motor and servo replacement, wear item repair, replacement guarding, and adding automation including robots.
• Competitor Rebuilds & Retrofits Rebuild or refurbishment of competitor equipment (including Schenck and other brands) to like-new condition, including new industrial computers, PLC replacement, cleaning, paint, and tooling refurbishment.
• Calibration & Certification ISO 17025 compliant field certifications and calibrations including machine certification and calibration, master rotor certification, and calibration weights using three NIST traceable calibration weights.
• Parts and Services Parts department with over 11,000 items in inventory master with automated stocking levels, 24-hour emergency hotline, and emergency parts fulfillment through in-house machine shop and electronics shop.
• In-House Measurement & Testing Services Contract balancing on 15 balancing machines, product R&D, engineering studies, spin testing, crack detection, dimensional gauging, and final machining services. AS9100D and ISO9001 certified.
• Research & Development Services Non-destructive testing (NDT) research and customized product development, providing balance data, vibration data, gauging data, feasibility studies, prototyping, and performance optimization.
• Service Agreements Yearly service packages for preventative maintenance, certifications, and inspections, with tiers including Basic (machine inspection and re-certification), Standard (adds consumables kit), Premium (adds common wear item replacement), and Custom packages tailored to customer needs.
• BTI SYNC (Cloud/IoT Platform) Cloud/Internet of Things platform providing centralized rotor file repository, equipment stats and production monitoring, calibration history tracking, drawing and manual library, one-click parts ordering, and one-click service requests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ years of industry experience
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schenck RoTec: Schenck RoTec is a global leader in industrial balancing machines and the most direct competitor to BTI. BTI explicitly offers competitor rebuild/retrofit services for Schenck equipment, confirming them as the closest comparable in product category, customer base, and technology.
• Hofmann Mess- und Teiletechnik: Hofmann is a long-established German manufacturer of industrial balancing machines and vibration analysis equipment, directly competing with BTI in balancing, dimensional measurement, and NVH testing for automotive and industrial customers.
• IRD Balancing (International Rubber / Haimer): IRD manufactures balancing machines and machinery vibration analysis equipment for industrial applications, serving automotive, aerospace, and rotating equipment customers with overlapping offerings to BTI's balancing portfolio.
• CEMB Hofmann: CEMB (historically affiliated with Hofmann) produces industrial balancing machines for automotive, electric motor, and turbine applications, directly overlapping BTI's vertical balancing machines, EV motor balancing, and turbocharger balancing product lines.
• GABRIEL (Société d'Application de Mécanique et de Métrologie): GABRIEL is a French manufacturer of balancing machines and precision measurement systems for rotating components, comparable to BTI in automotive and aerospace balancing applications.

Broad incumbents

• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): HBK / Brüel & Kjær is a global incumbent in NVH, sound and vibration measurement, and test & measurement instrumentation. BTI's NVH and resonant frequency systems overlap with HBK's portfolio, though HBK operates at much larger scale across many industries.
• Kistler Group: Kistler manufactures sensors, measurement systems, and test equipment for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. BTI's dimensional gaging, surface measurement, and functional testing overlap with Kistler's precision measurement portfolio.
• Meggitt (now part of Parker Hannifin): Meggitt provides aerospace sensing, NDT, and engine health monitoring solutions, including balancing and inspection of rotating components. Comparable to BTI's aerospace turbine balancing and eddy current crack detection offerings, though at much larger scale.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Shimadzu manufactures a broad range of test and measurement instruments including surface measurement and analytical systems. While not a direct balancing competitor, Shimadzu overlaps with BTI's precision measurement and surface measurement equipment offerings.

Emerging players

• Foerster Group: Foerster specializes in eddy current NDT and magneto-inductive testing, directly comparable to BTI's crack detection systems product line and serving overlapping aerospace and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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