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Tag Archives: Falk gear reducer
Industry Spotlight: Falk Gear Reducers for Grain Operations
Despite a drought-induced corn shortage in the United States this past summer, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated a 1 percent increase in worldwide grain production for 2012 – even after a record-breaking yield of 2,295 million tons … Continue reading
Obsolete Gear Reducers: Gone or Just Forgotten?
Technology is marching forward at an ever-increasing rate. Innovations spring up, revolutionize the way we do things and then fade into obscurity as new versions take their place. Some of us thrive on the constant, fast-paced change, while others sigh … Continue reading
Falk Gearbox Lubrication: 4 Things You Need to Know
When it comes to maintaining a Falk gear reducer, staying on top of lubrication is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure a long operating life. Not only does lube keep the machinery running smoothly, but … Continue reading
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Replacing Your Falk Gear Reducer: How to Ensure the Right Fit
When a gear drive fails, it’s not always possible to find an exact replacement. In these situations, engineers are confronted with the task of finding a comparable Falk gearbox that not only meets the requirements of the application but is … Continue reading
Setting Your Falk Gearbox for Success
When it comes to industrial power transmission equipment, the more you can do upfront to prevent costly failures down the road, the better. Selecting the right Falk gearbox for a given application is only half the battle; how a Falk … Continue reading
Lubricant Testing: Assessing the Health of a Falk Gear Reducer
Just as a blood test can help a doctor better understand a patient’s illness and a water sample can help a biologist understand the health of a river, regularly conducting lubrication tests can help engineers, technicians and floor managers assess … Continue reading
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First Response: What to Do When a Falk Gear Reducer Fails
A failed Falk gear reducer can teach plant managers and maintenance technicians oodles about how to improve industrial operations. Understanding why a Falk gearbox failed helps engineers prevent future failures. Increased safety, efficiency and performance can also stem from failure … Continue reading
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Benefits of Cooling Fans for Parallel Shaft Reducers
The heat produced by industrial machinery is one of the primary factors that determine its performance and longevity – and parallel shaft reducers are no exception. Parallel shaft reducers are compact and power-dense components that are commonly used for high-torque … Continue reading
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Essential Considerations when Selecting a Falk Gearbox for Industrial Applications
Selecting the right Falk gearbox for an application is as much an art as it is a science. Choosing the wrong Falk gear reducer can affect everything from machinery performance to facility output to compliance with federal regulations. Aside from … Continue reading
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Gear Reducer Spotlight: Parallel Shaft Reducer
The parallel shaft reducer has long been the preferred choice for high-torque applications. Also known as an in-line gear reducer, this type of Falk gear reducer has input and output shafts that are parallel to each other and usually features … Continue reading
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