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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Falk Fluid Couplings for Conveyor Systems
An industrial conveyor system has one main purpose – to move product or materials. Although that purpose appears fairly simple, it requires smooth, efficient, variable and consistent results from the power transmission equipment in operation. Relying on belts or chains … Continue reading
3 Reasons to Buy from a Falk Distributor
When power transmission parts on the factory floor need replacing, the top priority is to fix the problem as cost-effectively as possible, with minimal downtime. While companies have more options than ever for buying Falk couplings, gears and drives, ordering … Continue reading
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Tagged falk couplings, Falk distributor, Falk gear reducer
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How to Avoid Gear Drive Maintenance Problems
With any gear drive changes occur as the equipment is in use and under loads. These changes over a long period of operation are a barely noticeable. Gear drives might vibrate in an almost undetectable amount more than when they … Continue reading
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Tagged falk drives, gear drives, gearbox repair, power transmissions
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Rebuild or Replace Your Falk Gear Drive?
Gear drives are a key element in many manufacturing or operating systems. These large, heavy-duty machines are built to work day-in, day-out for many years. There comes a time, however, when even the most well-made Falk gear drive will break … Continue reading
Posted in Machinery Maintenance
Tagged falk gear drive, falk gearbox, power transmission equipment
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How to Get the Most from Your Falk Gear Drive
In the world of power transmission products, lube oil is one of the most important factors in extending the life of Falk gears and gear drives. Lubricants help prevent the metal components within a gear drive from having contact with … Continue reading
How Gears Work Within a Falk Gearbox
In the industrial world, gears are the primary source of operation for power transmission equipment. Different gears work in concert inside of a gearbox resulting in a precise output force that is specific to the application. Here’s a look at … Continue reading
Benefits of Elastomer Couplings
A coupling device transmits force between the two rotating shafts in industrial power transmissions and is critical for operation. So it’s important that the coupling chosen for your gearbox is able to handle the resulting forces, vibration and load type … Continue reading
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Tagged falk couplings, flexible coupling, flexible shaft coupling
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Tips for Getting the Most Life Out of Your Falk Gearbox
With the importance of gearboxes in manufacturing and industrial environments, the need to keep the equipment functioning as intended puts an increased significance on maintenance. Equipment down time only adds a loss of production to the costs associated with repairing … Continue reading
Taking the Heat: Thermal Limits of a Gearbox
As a gearbox functions, it can generate different amounts of heat due to different factors such as ambient external temperature, load, duration of operation, internal friction, gear drive type and other factors. It’s important to monitor the thermal limits of … Continue reading