Electronic Retrofit
BalanStar HBX Balancing Computer
The BalanStar HBX Computer Kit is a precision, technologically advanced electronic package designed specifically to replace all Hines, Hofmann, Gisholt, EasyBal, Schenck, and many other balancing machine electronics for both hard and soft bearing.
This kit will specifically replace your old analog amplifier or balancing computer. This kit can transform your old balancer into a more rugged, easy to use and productive machine. Don’t scrap your old balancer because of broken or obsolete electronics.
Call a BalanStar Corporation engineer today to see how easy it can be to retrofit your balancer.
The Retrofit Kit includes the following new parts:
BalanStar HBX universal balancing computer
2 new pickup cable assemblies
Photosensor, mounting hardware and cable
Gilman / Gisholt Hard Bearing Retrofit Kit
The BalanStar HBX Gilman / Gisholt Hard Bearing Balancing Computer Kit is a precision, technologically advanced electronic package designed specifically to convert Gisholt 1S – 3S soft bearing machines into new hard bearing balancers. Why scrap what was arguably the best machine base ever built when you can have a virtually brand new, state-of-the-art machine? This kit can transform your old balancer into a more rugged, easy to use and productive machine.
Available in either 50 or 200 pound part capacities, our hard bearing carriages replace your old carriages for new, fast and efficient hard bearing balancing capability. If your old Gisholt is in need of new life, call us! With over 75 years of Gilman / Gisholt balancer use, repair, and retrofits, BalanStar Corporation knows how to turn your Gilman / Gisholt into a modern, dependable balancer.
The Hard Bearing Retrofit Kit includes the following new parts:
- BalanStar HBX universal balancing computer
- 2 hard bearing carriage assemblies
- 2 force sensors and cables
- Photosensor, mounting hardware and cable

New HBX with carriages









