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3 Things to Look for in a Falk Surplus Dealer

If you’re in the market for a surplus gear reducer or any other obsolete or refurbished industrial machinery components, keep in mind that the Falk surplus dealer you choose can have a big impact on how much time and money your facility spends on repairs and replacements. Although Falk surplus parts are reliable in terms […]


Vibration Analysis: Monitoring the Health of Your Gear Reducer

Vibration is present in nearly every aspect of life, and understanding how vibrations work can often improve performance. Yoginis and New Age types aren’t the only ones to value and “tune into” vibrations. For instance, a guitarist has to understand how to tune his instrument so it vibrates in the same key as the instruments […]


Common Causes of Premature Gear Reducer Failure

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 […]


Falk Gearboxes and Other Gears In the Paper Industry

The paper manufacturing industry uses very large and heavy machinery requiring durable gears that can take on heavy loads. Falk gear reducers play an important role in successful operations due to their quality and reliability. Whether you choose new, rebuilt, used or surplus gear reducers, make sure your parts are dependable. Understanding the gears and […]


Gearbox Reducer: Common Worm Drive Applications

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 […]


Tips for Saving on Industrial Manufacturing Costs

Saving money in business is more important than ever these days, and as a savvy factory manager, this is definitely on your mind. Regardless of your position in a factory, cost efficiency is appreciated in any industry. Here are three effective methods for saving on industrial manufacturing costs: 1. Buy surplus parts. While most surplus […]


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