Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
The steel industry relies on Falk gearboxes to power the tough machines used during manufacturing processes. It’s vital for steel plants to receive top-quality gear systems to keep machinery and equipment performing their best while enduring harsh environments. The steel industry’s rise and evolution contributed to the United States’ growth. Without steel, many industries would […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Many lifesaving tools in medical facilities have one thing in common—the use of Falk gearboxes. Gearboxes are a part of the driving units of movable parts in medical equipment. These components must have strict quality requirements to ensure they function correctly and remain reliable without fail. When it comes to Falk gearbox parts, medical applications […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes, Machinery Maintenance on Monday, April 2nd, 2018
The demand for food products across the globe has skyrocketed since 2010 because of the fast rate in which the world’s population is growing. The World Bank estimates the planet’s population will increase by 80 million annually until 2025. The availability of new land, however, is growing at a much slower pace. As a result, […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
In an era of global commerce, about 90 percent of the goods consumed in the nation arrive by ship. As you read this post, at least 20 million containers are navigating the planet’s waterways. As the shipping industry looks to a period of stability and growth in 2018, Falk gearboxes will help keep marine vessels […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Thursday, November 16th, 2017
“I look at the world and I notice it’s turning While my guitar gently weeps With every mistake we must surely be learning Still my guitar gently weeps” -“While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” George Harrison (1968) George Harrison’s guitars, and many other string instruments, use a worm gear drive. While more than a half-century has […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Thursday, October 12th, 2017
A combustible sedimentary rock, coal has been a vital source of energy since the 35th century BC. At the time of publication, it’s the largest source of energy for electricity generation worldwide. Thanks to the inventions that came with the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, which paved the way for the use of Falk […]
Posted under Project Spotlights on Monday, November 24th, 2014
International Paper in Springfield Oregon needed their gearbox repaired in a hurry, so they turned to Mar-Dustrial and our Falk-RENEW services. They brought us a Foote-Jones Model 22DVV gear drive unit, with a ratio of 38.19.1, weighing 14,000 pounds – that’s a 7 ton piece of machinery! It was used at International Paper in their […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Project Spotlights on Monday, August 26th, 2013
The team at Mar-Dustrial recently revived a 12.5 GRF FALK Gearbox that had been stored outside since its last repair nine years ago. The methods used to prep the unit for storage were only good for one year indoors and six months outdoors, so after nine years outside you can imagine the condition this unit […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Maybe it’s just because we spend so much time around surplus gear reducers, but we at Mar-Dustrial can’t help but admire the sheer ingenuity of a Falk gearbox. Gear reducers are fascinating machines – they use a series of gears to convert the speed from a rotating power source into torque for moving heavy loads. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
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 when tested regularly it can provide an early warning sign that your gearbox has a […]
