Comparison of Technology
GYRO STABILIZERS
the most established stabilization technology for yachts is based on the use of gyroscopic stabilizers to dampen the boat’s roll. But not all boats can be equipped with stabilizers of this type, not all the owners want extra weights and power demand onboard.
SPOT STABILIZERS
Balance, instead, uses mechatronic systems to stabilize surfaces like tables, beds, cooktops, that can be installed anywhere, for the benefit of people and goods. Stabilizing a single area instead of the whole boat means less energy, less weight and costs.
Let’s discover all the differences between the two stabilization technologies.
BALANCE STABILIZERS
GYRO STABILIZERS
FOR ALL TYPES OF BOATS
YES
Balance stabilizers can be installed onboard any kind of vessel, platform or land vehicle
NO
gyro stabilizer cannot be used onboard sail boats, ships, off-shore platforms
ROLL REDUCTION
MIN 92% MAX 99%
the average leveling error of our systems is very small, around 0,5°, max 1,6° in heavy sea/wind condition on a sailboat 45'
MIN 50% MAX 90%
roll damping with gyroscopes depends on the sea state and type of boat. In rough seas it's difficult to reach the 90%
BENEFIT FOR THE PEOPLE'S BALANCE
NO (except the bed)
our solutions improve dramatically the onboard comfort and safety but only the bed stabilizes people resulting in a balance benefit
YES
this technology is effective for the balance of people onboard
INCREASE IN QUALITY OF LIFE
HIGH
Balance solves most of the instability problems related to the daily operation of supporting surfaces
HIGH
a stabilized boat is less tiring for people. Life onboard is easier
SUITABLE FOR SAILING BOAT
YES
our technology was born specifically from the need of sailing yachts
NO
gyro stabilizer cannot be used onboard sail boats, ships, off-shore platforms
POWER CONSUMPTION
ULTRA LOW
a Balance stabilizers requires a very small amount of Amps, average 3-4 W per Kg of payload
HIGH
they need some kW and most of the boats use a genset to provide enough power to the gyro
WEIGHT
VERY LOW
few kilos
HIGH
few hundreds of kilos
NOISE AND VIBRATIONS
NONE
absent
VERY HIGH
gyros need silent blocks, sound absorbing panels to cut noise and vibration to a "human" level
PURCHASE COST
LOW
our stabilized products cost few thousand Euro
HIGH
from some tens of thousands of euros up
MAINTENANCE
FREE
a mechatronic stabilizer needs no maintenance through the years. Only one visual inspection every year.
FREQUENT
gyro stabilizer are complex and there are some parts that wear out quickly and therefore must be replaced periodically
INSTALLATION
EASY
our products are very easy and quick to install, they do not need any structural modification of the boat
DIFFICULT
need a very strong structural attachment to the hull. That means costs, time, boat modifications.
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