Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Although a Falk F coupling is known for its ability to tolerate misalignment, it’s critical to keep your couplings operating within acceptable design limits. By optimizing motor shaft alignment, you can help preserve the life of your F coupling as well as any other likely-to-fail components. Hazards of Motor Shaft Misalignment Properly aligned shafts permit […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Friday, April 5th, 2013
When even one foot of a gearbox differs in height from the others, you’ve got a case of soft foot on your hands. Soft foot occurs when the machine’s casing is not in proper contact with its baseplate. Unless it is dealt with, this condition can cause misalignment, looseness, vibration and internal clearance issues within […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Mining applications demand the toughest machinery. Heavy loads and rugged, dirty environments require impenetrable, high-torque gear reducers to keep operations humming along. That’s why we recommend Falk gearboxes for mining facilities such as Round Mountain Gold Mine in Nevada. Within the mining industry, gear reducers are primarily used to slow down the motors in conveyors […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, December 20th, 2012
There are many different factors to consider when choosing the right size and type of gearbox for your application – from gear drive rating and speed variation to thermal capacity and drive ratio. Ignore any of these, and you could end up making costly gearbox repairs. One key element in selecting the correct drive, and […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
When it comes to maintaining a Falk gear reducer, staying on top of lubrication is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure a long operating life. Not only does lube keep the machinery running smoothly, but when tested regularly it can provide an early warning sign that your gearbox has a […]
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 Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Aside from its ability to handle high-torque applications, one of the biggest benefits a Falk parallel shaft reducer brings to the table is its highly efficient design, which makes maintenance easy. As any engineer or maintenance technician knows, careful upkeep is critical in getting maximum life out of a gear reducer. Speedy repair – resulting […]
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 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 […]
