Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
This post provides a bird’s eye view of how to maintain and optimize FALK Couplings. Couplings are key components in industrial systems; a poorly selected or maintained coupling can lead to downtime, system failure, and costly repairs. Read on to learn the basics about couplings, including their purposes, common problems, maintenance recommendations, and optimization suggestions. […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 9th, 2013
There are a number of factors that influence Falk F coupling selection. The first step, of course, is to calculate your torque requirements – grid-style F couplings are designed to handle the most torque of any coupling type. The next rating to consider is service factor. A coupling’s service factor is based on the estimated […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Although a Falk F coupling is known for its ability to tolerate misalignment, it’s critical to keep your couplings operating within acceptable design limits. By optimizing motor shaft alignment, you can help preserve the life of your F coupling as well as any other likely-to-fail components. Hazards of Motor Shaft Misalignment Properly aligned shafts permit […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, April 4th, 2013
A failed coupling can spell disaster for an industrial operation. At minimum, you’re looking at downtime while the repair is made; at its worst, a broken coupling can cause massive financial loss in the form of damaged equipment. Although Falk F couplings have a reputation for longevity and durability – they transmit torque without slip […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, June 29th, 2012
The Falk F coupling is such a high-quality part that we’re continuing to hear about it despite the fact that it’s no longer being produced. With its strong steel grid and astounding ability to absorb impact, the F coupling is still used in many industrial settings. When these now-obsolete couplings fail, however, replacing them isn’t […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, May 25th, 2012
Torsional flexibility, or the ability to handle shock or vibratory loads, is an important consideration when choosing a coupling. In addition to accommodating shaft misalignment, a well-designed coupling should be able to absorb the energy of impact and spread it out over time. This is one of the reasons the Falk F coupling remains in […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
The Falk F coupling was so well designed that even though it’s now obsolete (replaced by the updated T coupling), it’s still a commonly used and requested surplus part. With its rugged grid design and superior protection against shock and misalignment, the F coupling offers many advantages. The following is a look at how F […]
