Harmonic Balancer
The engine system is a complex system which is composed of various metals, tubes
and wires on which you may find very complicated if you don’t have a basic idea
on car assembly. The main function of the engine system is to convert gasoline
or diesel if it’s a diesel engine into motion so that you car can move. And this
is done by burning it inside the engine which is known as the internal combustion
engine. The engine system is composed of various parts and damage to any of these
parts will greatly affect the overall performance of the engine that is why some
materials and devices are attached to it to prevent this problem. One of which
is the harmonic balancer.
The
harmonic balancer, which is also known as a harmonic damper, is essential to the longevity of
an engine since it prevents crankshaft failure. It is usually mounted at the front
end of the crankshaft in order to absorb and dissipate the majority of the vibration
energy. It consists of the hub, an outer weight ring, and a sandwiched layer of
flexible rubber. It is the rubber that absorbs the energy of the vibrating crankshaft
in the form of heat, damping the amount of vibration to within safe limits.
The crankshaft is the part of the engine that converts the up and down motion
of the pistons and connecting rods during the combustion cycle into rotary motion
that spins the transmission and the vehicle’s drive wheels. Every time a cylinder
fires, the force twists the crankshaft. When the cylinder stops firing the force
ceases to act and the crankshaft starts to return to the untwisted position. However,
the crankshaft will overshoot and begin to twist in the opposite direction, and
then back again. Eventually the crankshaft will experience torsional vibration
which can cause it to fail after some time.
In order to keep this problem from occurring, installing a harmonic balancer
for your vehicle is necessary. The entire engine system should always be in good
working condition in order to give you a safer and more relaxing riding experience.
