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Engine Balancing Basics - Equipment and Training 

A Note from Steve

In keeping with our company motto that “Our Customers come first”, we have launched the first in a series of virtual training programs which can be found on our new website under the MMS Learn page. The first training course is tailored for new and inexperienced Operators providing them insight and a basic understanding of “How and Why” their large bore, slow speed engines need to be balanced. Additional courses are under development for engine and compressor diagnostics, and we will update everyone once those programs are released.

Balancing Products

Balancing Equipment

Snapshot® Engine Balancing System

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The Machinery Monitoring Systems Snapshot® Engine Balancer is a single channel portable analyzer for slow-speed, natural gas fueled engine balancing. It includes an ignition clip to allow the operator to first verify proper functioning ignition on all cylinders before attempting to balance an engine. The quick ignition test provides a green, yellow, or red indication of ignition quality based on breakdown voltage and spark duration. These parameters are user definable on a per-engine basis. After verifying good ignition, the operator can then proceed with collecting “As-Found” balance data. After making appropriate adjustments to fuel flow the operator can collect “As-Left balance data.


The belt worn data acquisition module has a rechargeable battery and a single connection for the pressure sensor and the secondary spark clip. The module then transmits the collected data to the Snapshot tablet wirelessly and securely via encrypted Wi-Fi.

Pressure and ignition curves are displayed on the Snapshot tablet screen for the operator. Engine Balance and Ignition reports are available in PDF format for saving, printing or emailing through our proprietary MachineryRx® Platform.


Snapshot Engine Balancer

Snapshot Engine Balancing Kit contents: 


  • Snapshot Tablet Computer
  • Acquisition Module
  • Ballistic Nylon Belt Case
  • Balancing Software
  • 1500 PSI DC Engine Pressure Sensor
  • Kiene Valve Wrench
  • Spark Clip
  • Tablet Docking Station/Charger
  • Snapshot Module Battery Charger
  • Neck Strap
  • Shipping Case
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Training and Development


Engine Mean Peak Firing Pressure Balancing is a newly designed course to support our customer’s needs for training both new and/or inexperienced personnel the theory (why) and the basics (how) of balancing an engine and why balancing is important to the health and safety of the equipment. This course is offered as a self-paced course through the mmsysllc.com website.

This dynamic new course was developed by the MMS team including Warren Laible, the well-known Subject Matter Expert for engine health and Bryan Stewart, who has over 40 years of experienced with gas engines. 

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To learn more about the theory and practical application of balancing an engine or for more information about the Engine Mean Peak Firing Pressure Balancing course contact your MMS, LLC sales team or contact us through our website.


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