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4 Common Types of Gear Failure

When industrial power transmission equipment breaks down, it’s critical to not only repair the problem but to determine its cause so you can prevent it from happening again. Of course, that’s easier said than done. While damage to your Falk gear drive may be easy to spot, determining the root cause can require some careful […]


Gear Drive Troubleshooting Tips

When you are trying to get a job done, the last thing you want to encounter is a problem with a mechanical power transmission product. Fortunately, when it comes to gearbox repairs, simple observations can tell you a lot about what is wrong with your power transmission equipment. This guide will help you troubleshoot gearbox […]


Explaining and Diagnosing Excessive Overhung Load

There are many possible causes of power transmission equipment failure, but excessive overhung load is one of the most commonly disregarded – despite the fact that it is one of the most prevalent causes of downtime and maintenance costs on Falk gear drive equipment. Excessive overhung load is often the hidden culprit behind an unusual […]


Explaining Gear Drive Quality Ratings

When purchasing surplus gear drives, it’s necessary to consider gear quality ratings in order to ensure your gear drive meets the requirements of your application. While the true test of a gear drive is its performance under operating conditions, failure to consider a gear’s rating can lead to major problems. Following is a look at […]


Backstops and Their Use In Power Transmissions

Whenever you’re transporting materials up an incline, such as on a graded conveyor, you’ve got the potential for disaster. If the power cuts out or your power transmission equipment goes kaput, you run the risk of damaged equipment and injured employees. That’s why a backstop is such an important mechanical power transmission product for applications […]


Power Transmission Equipment in the Mining Industry

Pulling materials out of the earth requires rugged power transmission equipment that delivers torque while withstanding heavy loads. When you look around any mining operation, regardless of the materials being extracted, you’ll see a diverse, complex array of gearboxes for the mining industry that are carefully selected to meet the needs of each task. You’ll […]


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