Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, March 19th, 2015
Proper alignment of Falk gear couplings optimizes power transmissions while maximizing machine runtime. In contrast, poor alignment causes excess friction, limits efficiency, and decreases the lifespan of gearbox components. When machines are properly aligned, axes of rotation are collinear at the point of power transfer. Typically, this means that the rotation axes of the motor […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
Downtime and gear failure—these are two abhorred words among plant managers. On the factory floor, a stopped line means lost time—and lost money to boot. With that said, the complexity of power transmission lines means that various factors impact productivity. Operators must mind multiple details simultaneously to maximize output. From proper part installation, to working […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Falk LifeLign G Couplings are the smartest investment you could make for your gearbox. Cost-effective and interchangeable, LifeLign G Couplings are designed to AGMA standards. Along with a variety of sizes and capacities, these couplings are one-half for one-half interchangeable with other standard gear couplings. This means that regardless of differences in sleeve barrels, hub […]
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 Articles on Wednesday, January 29th, 2014
This has been an exciting year for Mar-Dustrial. As a part of our continued commitment to excellence, we looked at which of our blog posts have been the most useful to our readers. Whether you’re looking to brush up on information about FALK couplings or what how to deal with a misaligned control shaft, these […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
When it comes to pump applications, we’re always quick to recommend the Falk T31 spacer coupling. This high-capacity coupling possesses all of the strength and flexibility of any other Falk grid coupling, while also allowing for easy pump maintenance. The T31 Falk grid coupling includes a cylindrical piece that separates the pump shaft coupling hub […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Falk couplings have long had a reputation for durability and performance, and recent third-party testing reveals why. When the SteelFlex grid T coupling was pitted against two other major brands in a round of product cycle testing, the T coupling proved up to 16 times more durable than its competitors. The tests were conducted under […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
For decades, Falk couplings have been the standard in industrial power transmission equipment. In fact, with its reputation for durability and proven performance, Falk’s Steelflex coupling has become the most commonly sought after grid coupling in North America, The Steelflex Falk coupling is made of a high-strength steel alloy tempered to spring hardness to combine […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Couplings play a pivotal role in keeping your industrial machinery running smoothly. The wrong coupling can cause downtime at best and costly damage to your system at worst. That’s why it’s so important to get the right Falk couplings for the job. To help our readers better understand the types of Falk couplings available and […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, January 30th, 2012
If asked to define G couplings, the average man or woman on the street might speculate that G couplings occur between members of a Homie-G’s entourage. However, engineers, factory managers and maintenance technicians know better. They understand that G couplings connect different parts of heavy-duty machinery. This article explains just what a G coupling is, […]
