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 Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 21st, 2013
Your machinery is an investment in your business. By taking care of your FALK gear reducer, you’ll extend its life and cut down on repair costs. Gear Reducer Maintenance Select the right kind of lubrication. The wrong type of lubrication is one of the top reasons that gearboxes fail. Lubricant types are either synthetic or […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
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 a helical or double-worm gear design. The efficiency of the parallel shaft reducer makes it […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
In any industrial workplace, employees are subjected to noise from a variety of sources, such as gearbox reducer vibrations. All of these sources add up to contribute to the overall amount of sound to which industrial workers are exposed. When workplace noise levels exceed OSHA regulations, employers may be required to implement a hearing conservation […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 17th, 2011
When a Falk gear reducer fails prematurely, it’s important to determine the source of the problem in order to prevent further costly repairs or replacements. There are many potential reasons why a gearbox reducer might fail before its time; however, the majority of such problems tend to stem from a few common sources. Whether you […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, November 7th, 2011
Shaft mounted speed reducers are commonly used in industrial applications where engines or electric motors are used to provide power for low shaft speed applications such as conveyors and hoists. Typically, AC motors run at approximately 1750 RPM, while the shaft speed of a conveyor may be only several revolutions per minute. Many types of […]
Posted under Articles on Monday, October 24th, 2011
Gears used within a Falk gearbox are commonly made from hardened steel. Steels are commonly used within a gearbox reducer because they can be heat treated to increase gear strength and durability. The most common are alloy steels and oil-hardening steels, though plain carbon may also be used. Structural components subjected to high operating stress, […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, September 26th, 2011
In mechanical equipment, gears provide a means of conveying power from one rotating shaft to another. Because many common gearbox repairs involve gear tooth damage and other gear-related issues, it’s helpful to have a solid understanding of gear teeth when handling gearbox repairs. How Gear Teeth Operate Within a gearbox reducer, a gear operates essentially […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Within a Falk gearbox reducer, gears convey power from one rotating shaft to another through the interaction of the gear teeth. Each pair of teeth on two interacting gears acts as a lever to transmit torque, or rotary force, from one shaft to the other. The relative size of the gears determines the lengths of […]
Posted under Articles on Friday, July 29th, 2011
It may share its name with a small, squishy creature, but the industrial worm drive is actually a mighty and important system in a compact package. However, when discussing this unique type of gearbox reducer, many people get confused because the term “worm” could mean the worm drive, the worm gear, the worm wheel or […]
