Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
This post provides a bird’s eye view of how to maintain and optimize FALK Couplings. Couplings are key components in industrial systems; a poorly selected or maintained coupling can lead to downtime, system failure, and costly repairs. Read on to learn the basics about couplings, including their purposes, common problems, maintenance recommendations, and optimization suggestions. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Keeping your Steelflex T couplings properly lubricated is a key step in ensuring a long life and optimal performance. The most common coupling lubricant is grease, which consists of a base oil and a thickener. In ideal conditions, the oil gradually bleeds from the thickener and seeps into the coupling’s components to provide protection against […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Friday, November 2nd, 2012
How you install your Falk T couplings will have a big impact on their performance and longevity. A poor or sloppy installation will send your coupling to its early grave, so it’s critical to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Hub Installation for T Couplings A Falk T coupling will have hubs designed for either clearance […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Falk couplings have long had a reputation for durability and performance, and recent third-party testing reveals why. When the SteelFlex grid T coupling was pitted against two other major brands in a round of product cycle testing, the T coupling proved up to 16 times more durable than its competitors. The tests were conducted under […]
