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Imbalanced Fan? Fixed In-House, No Problem!

Writer's picture: John LostraccoJohn Lostracco

When a customer called us with an emergency repair request, we knew time was of the essence. Their fan had started vibrating violently. Upon further inspection, we discovered that the fan had a worn-out bearing and cracked welds.


This wasn’t just an inconvenience—it had the potential to cause significant downtime, disrupting the entire production line.


In industrial settings, even minor equipment failures can lead to costly delays. That's why we make it our priority to respond quickly, minimize disruption, and get our customers back on track. As soon as we received the call, we sprang into action.


When we first discussed the issue with the customer, they mentioned that it would be more convenient for them to ship the fan to our facility for repair. We’re always happy to accommodate—did you know that we offer delivery services for equipment like this? Whether it’s a fan, motor, or any other piece of machinery, we can arrange flatbed pick-up and delivery across Southern Ontario.


Although the majority of our work is done on-site at customer locations, we want to highlight the benefits of our in-house repair services. In many cases, shipping equipment to our facility for repairs can be a cost-effective and efficient solution.


Industrial fan, balancing at Predict Industrial Reliability, Welland, ON

Once the fan arrived at our shop, we began the repair process right away. Our team of experienced technicians took a thorough look at the damage. The bearing had worn out, and the welds on the bearing brackets had cracked—both of which could have compromised the fan’s performance and lifespan if not addressed.


First, we rewelded the cracked bearing brackets, restoring their structural integrity. Then, we replaced the damaged bearings with fresh, high-quality ones to ensure smooth operation moving forward. After that, we balanced the fan impeller to minimize any vibration that could cause additional wear and tear.


To ensure the fan was working as it should, we tested it on our 600-volt variable frequency drive (VFD) at our facility. This step allowed us to run the fan under controlled conditions, verifying that everything was operating smoothly and that the fan was balanced to perfection.


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Quality and Efficiency

Thanks to our skilled team and efficient processes, we were able to complete the entire repair in a short timeframe. Once the fan was fully repaired, we shipped it back to the customer, who was thrilled to have their equipment up and running again without significant delay.


Our in-house repair capabilities are just one of the ways we help businesses like yours keep operations running smoothly.


Whether it’s balancing and repairing fans, motors, pumps, or gearboxes, we have the expertise to tackle a wide range of equipment repair needs.


Our goal is always to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and help our customers avoid any major disruptions to their operations.


At Predict Industrial Reliability, we understand that keeping your equipment in top condition is crucial to your bottom line. That’s why we offer reliable, efficient, and professional repair services, like Fan Balancing, for a wide variety of industrial equipment. Whether you need on-site repairs or prefer to send your equipment to our shop, we’re here to help.


Our team brings years of experience, a deep knowledge of industrial machinery, and a commitment to delivering quality repairs in the fastest time possible. When you choose us, you can trust that we’ll handle your equipment with care and expertise, ensuring it’s back up and running as quickly as possible.



Looking for expert fan balancing and repair services? Get in touch with us today to request a quote. 


Predict Industrial Reliability

Previously Predict Monitoring Systems

Welland, ON


Staff, Professionals, at Predict Industrial Reliability on site.


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