Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
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 to take the initial jarring action will not protect the equipment and product from the […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
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 from a Falk distributor remains the most efficient and beneficial means of getting the parts […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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 were new, they might make a slightly different pitch of a whine or they might […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
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 down. When this happens – and if you use active gear drives, it eventually will […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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 one another, thereby reducing the amount of friction within the machinery. Lube oil also helps […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
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 what gears do and how they function together within a Falk gearbox. What gears do. […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 10th, 2011
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 of the rotating shafts. The natural vibrations, along with the amount of torque transmitted, can […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, March 7th, 2011
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 or replacing damaged equipment or a Falk gearbox. Routine maintenance should be structured to reduce […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
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 your gearbox – too much heat can lead to failure of the power transmission, which […]
