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, June 30th, 2011
When industrial power transmission equipment breaks down, it’s critical to not only repair the problem but to determine its cause so you can prevent it from happening again. Of course, that’s easier said than done. While damage to your Falk gear drive may be easy to spot, determining the root cause can require some careful […]
Posted under Articles, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
When you are trying to get a job done, the last thing you want to encounter is a problem with a mechanical power transmission product. Fortunately, when it comes to gearbox repairs, simple observations can tell you a lot about what is wrong with your power transmission equipment. This guide will help you troubleshoot gearbox […]
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 […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Pulling materials out of the earth requires rugged power transmission equipment that delivers torque while withstanding heavy loads. When you look around any mining operation, regardless of the materials being extracted, you’ll see a diverse, complex array of gearboxes for the mining industry that are carefully selected to meet the needs of each task. You’ll […]
Posted under Articles on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Since the invention of rotating machinery, gears have made the world go ’round. Long before they were put to work altering the force and direction of energy in power transmission equipment, gears were made of wood and employed to hoist heavy loads such as building materials and ship anchors. Gears are such a familiar staple […]
Posted under News and Events on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Rexnord, the manufacturer of Falk gears and other industrial power transmission equipment, received a visit from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke this month. Locke stopped by the Menomonee Valley plant for a tour while in town to give a speech to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. During his speech, he said, “I loved […]
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 […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Gear drives are a key element in many manufacturing or operating systems. These large, heavy-duty machines are built to work day-in, day-out for many years. There comes a time, however, when even the most well-made Falk gear drive will break down. When this happens – and if you use active gear drives, it eventually will […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
In the industrial world, gears are the primary source of operation for power transmission equipment. Different gears work in concert inside of a gearbox resulting in a precise output force that is specific to the application. Here’s a look at what gears do and how they function together within a Falk gearbox. What gears do. […]
