Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Thursday, September 28th, 2017
There are fast cars. Then there are legends. Nothing is more American than the iconic muscle car. Manufacturers built them in limited numbers for one purpose: to allow gearheads to drive as fast as physics dictates. The introduction of industrial gearbox and Falk drives helped fuel the nation’s craze for speed, paving the way for […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
We’re in the midst of a new industrial era. Unlike previous industrial revolutions, this one doesn’t revolve around steam-powered machines or electric motors. Instead, it’s happening digitally, powered by microprocessors and the increasingly ubiquitous Internet of Things. Dubbed the Fourth Industrial Revolution by the World Economic Forum, this era has accelerated the pace of change […]
Posted under Project Spotlights on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
Last week we received a model 500MDXU Falk mixer drive from Portland Brewing Company. The low speed upper bearing unit had failed and they needed it fixed right away. Our team quickly set into getting it torn down. We assessed the damage, ordered bearings & seals for next day air delivery, and got to work! […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Hydroelectric power generation represents a prime application area for Falk couplings and gear drives. Due to the various torque and speed requirements, Falk drives can be essential elements in an efficient, long-lasting power generation system. Hydroelectric power generation stations produce approximately 20 percent of the total electricity used in the world and 88 percent of […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
The life of a Falk drive is only as good as the lubricant you use to keep it running properly. When you’re dealing with large volumes of lubricant, as many industrial power transmission equipment users do, it’s easy to damage your equipment productivity and reliability by using lube that has been improperly stored or handled. […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, April 1st, 2011
Within every industry, certain brands stand out as gold standards for quality and service, inspiring confidence among customers. Within the power transmission equipment industry, that brand is Falk. Falk drives, couplings and gears have a reputation for performance and long service unequaled in any other heavy-duty power transmission products. Here’s a look at why many […]
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 […]
