mechanical power transmission products

Explaining and Diagnosing Excessive Overhung Load

Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

There are many possible causes of power transmission equipment failure, but excessive overhung load is one of the most commonly disregarded – despite the fact that it is one of the most prevalent causes of downtime and maintenance costs on Falk gear drive equipment. Excessive overhung load is often the hidden culprit behind an unusual […]

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Safety Standards for Industrial Machinery

Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict regulations regarding the appropriate safety measures required when working with industrial power transmission equipment, but did you know it is not the responsibility of the parts manufacturer to ensure safety? According to OSHA, it is up to the employer to make sure the mechanical power transmission […]

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