Posted under Products/Services on Friday, March 21st, 2014
Inventory Spotlight: Gear Reducers Gear reducers make up a large portion of our inventory at Mar-Dustrial. Today we’d like to show you a few reducers that are ready to use and waiting to be delivered. Model 405A1 Falk ratio 4.40:1. Renewed in 2008 and ready to use. Model 2125Y1-L Falk ratio 4.95:1. Renewed in 2008 […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Technology is marching forward at an ever-increasing rate. Innovations spring up, revolutionize the way we do things and then fade into obscurity as new versions take their place. Some of us thrive on the constant, fast-paced change, while others sigh and cling to their nostalgia, but none of us can deny the truth: With every […]
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 Products/Services on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Here at Mar-Dustrial, we’ve spent years building up a diverse inventory of new and used surplus gear reducers. Whether you’re looking for a specific obsolete drive or just want to save money on your next purchase, we pride ourselves on being able to track down that hard-to-find drive you’re looking for. To make it easy […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Technology is changing so rapidly that by the time a gear reducer reaches the end of its life, it’s not uncommon to discover that it has become obsolete. This is particularly common in the pulp and paper industry. In some cases, it may be possible to find a similar new model that will work in […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Monday, April 2nd, 2012
When a gear drive fails, it’s not always possible to find an exact replacement. In these situations, engineers are confronted with the task of finding a comparable Falk gearbox that not only meets the requirements of the application but is also compatible with the connecting equipment and fits into the physical envelope of the existing […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
When it comes to industrial power transmission equipment, the more you can do upfront to prevent costly failures down the road, the better. Selecting the right Falk gearbox for a given application is only half the battle; how a Falk gear reducer is installed can also make a big difference in its reliability and longevity. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Just as a blood test can help a doctor better understand a patient’s illness and a water sample can help a biologist understand the health of a river, regularly conducting lubrication tests can help engineers, technicians and floor managers assess the health of a Falk gear reducer or other geared component. Lubricants are crucial for […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services on Friday, March 16th, 2012
Few industrial environments are as grueling for a gear reducer as the mining industry. Cramped spaces, shock loads and airborne particulate all place heavy demands on mining equipment; withstanding these conditions requires exceptionally heavy-duty machinery, such as Hansen gearboxes. Hansen gear reducers have a reputation in the mining industry for their ability to hold up […]
Posted under Articles, Machinery Maintenance on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
A failed Falk gear reducer can teach plant managers and maintenance technicians oodles about how to improve industrial operations. Understanding why a Falk gearbox failed helps engineers prevent future failures. Increased safety, efficiency and performance can also stem from failure analysis, as can reduced costs and environmental impact. The complexity of modern industry requires that […]
