Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
Profitable factory operations depend on small details. If a single part is off, the entire line is impacted. Couplings may seem small and unimportant in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is that the wrong coupling can cause downtime. A poor fit, improper load protection, stiffness, and other signs of poor coupling selection […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
If you’re in an industry that involves large loads, such as mining, you most likely have special requirements when choosing a coupling system. Falk couplings offer a wide variety of options to address everything from weight to torque and misalignment. The most common types of Falk surplus couplings available include grid, gear, disc or elastomeric. […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, July 25th, 2011
Controlling shaft misalignment is essential to optimum performance and protection of industrial equipment. If misalignment is not managed properly in power transmission equipment, you run the risk of deformations in the plastic, unpredictable vibrations, or even premature failure of the shaft or Falk coupling. Shaft misalignment occurs when the center lines of coupled shafts do […]
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 […]
