Look, when you’re building a race-winning power plant that’s going to live at 9,500 RPM, “close enough” isn’t in the vocabulary. If you don’t respect the physics of rotational mass, torsional vibration will flat-out destroy a bottom end. At Fentech, we’ve spent decades engineering the machines that engine builders trust to achieve sub-gram tolerances, freeing up parasitic horsepower and keeping cranks from snapping under extreme track loads.
To keep pushing the boundaries of what our balancers can do, we are thrilled to announce that Fentech has been acquired by Custom Machine Works (CMW).
Based in Fenton, Missouri, CMW is a heavy-hitting precision manufacturing powerhouse. By joining the CMW family, Fentech now has direct, in-house access to state-of-the-art CNC milling, multi-tasking lathes, advanced grinding, and rigorous inspection technologies. For the engine builders and machine shops relying on our gear, this means faster innovation, tighter manufacturing tolerances on our end, and unmatched support for the lifespan of your machine.
Future-Proofing Your Shop: Upgrades, Rebuilds, and Refurbishing
We know that a balancing machine is one of the biggest investments in your shop. Because Fentech balancers boast a rugged, Made in the USA warranty and construction, the heavy iron lasts for decades. In fact, the very first Fentech/Sunnen dynamic balancer we ever built is still spinning cranks in a Missouri rebuild shop nearly 30 years later.
But while the iron lasts forever, digital controls evolve. Thanks to the expanded engineering support from CMW, our Upgrades, Rebuilds & Trade-In Programs are more robust than ever. You don’t necessarily need to buy a brand-new balancer to get state-of-the-art precision.
Here is how we can bring your legacy equipment into the modern era:
- DCB-750 to DCB-2000 Conversions: We can take your legacy Fentech or Sunnen DCB-750 and convert it into a DCB-2000. You get the heavy-duty mechanical reliability of your original machine, completely retrofitted with our advanced features and controller software to tackle modern, high-RPM race cranks with ease.
- Windows® 10 OS Updates for the DCB-2000 & DCB-2000HD: Engine balancing dynamics have advanced, and our software has too. We can update your existing DCB-2000 to our latest Windows® 10 operating system. This user-friendly digital control update provides faster data processing, intuitive interfaces, and better algorithms to pinpoint exact weight removal or addition locations, ultimately reducing operator fatigue and speeding up shop workflow.
- Complete Machine Rebuilds: Years of heavy metal dust, flying heavy metal, and shop abuse will eventually take a toll on any machine. Our refurbish and repair program can take a tired balancer, strip it down, rebuild the worn components using CMW’s world-class CNC machining, and return it to you operating at zero-hour, high-precision factory specs.
- The Fentech Trade-In Program: Ready for a completely new machine? We offer a highly competitive trade-in program. Put the equity of your old Fentech or Sunnen dynamic balancer toward a brand-new DCB-2000 or DCB-2000HD.
Built to Win. Built to Last.
A perfectly balanced crankshaft translates directly to increased torque, maximized high-RPM horsepower, and a massively reduced wear-and-tear cycle on your engine bearings. With the backing of Custom Machine Works, Fentech is more equipped than ever to deliver the user-friendly, ultra-precise dynamic balancing technology your shop needs to stay ahead of the competition.
Don’t let outdated software or a tired machine hold your engine program back. Grab the serial number off your current balancer and contact us today to discuss your upgrade, rebuild, or trade-in options.
Crank It Up!