Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
Profitable factory operations depend on small details. If a single part is off, the entire line is impacted. Couplings may seem small and unimportant in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is that the wrong coupling can cause downtime. A poor fit, improper load protection, stiffness, and other signs of poor coupling selection […]
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, Project Spotlights on Monday, February 24th, 2014
At Mar-Dustrial we stock thousands of parts as inventory. For years we’ve been working with vendors world-wide providing us with a comprehensive network of resources for our customers. Today we’d like to highlight a spare part we bought a couple of months ago from a cement plant. A gear reducer, model #485A3-CS. This reducer can […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services, Project Spotlights on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Check out the intense repair the Mar-Dustrial team has been working on for the last several weeks. You will notice a great improvement! This 2080Y2 Falk Parallel Shaft Reducer was in pretty bad shape when received at our Portland, OR shop. The shaft reducer was shipped in from Minnesota for some TLC. Here you can […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
When you have an industrial job that requires high torque, the parallel shaft reducer is your girl. This type of assembly is what you see on conveyor systems, crushers, mining applications and bucket elevators. It seems as if in-line gear reducers are everywhere because of their highly efficient designs and features, such as: Simple maintenance: […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Mixer drives are the workhorses of the pulp and paper industry. To provide an industrial mixer with massive torque on a continuous basis – and in a harsh chemical environment – requires a drive with more brawn than your average gear reducer. And while sufficient torque output is, of course, a critical factor in selecting […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Even the most hardy parallel shaft reducers will eventually need some TLC, given the punishing conditions under which gear drives typically operate. By catching and addressing problems quickly, however, facility maintenance crews can minimize damage, downtime and repair costs. If you notice any of the following issues with a parallel shaft reducer, swift action is […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 9th, 2013
There are a number of factors that influence Falk F coupling selection. The first step, of course, is to calculate your torque requirements – grid-style F couplings are designed to handle the most torque of any coupling type. The next rating to consider is service factor. A coupling’s service factor is based on the estimated […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, April 4th, 2013
A failed coupling can spell disaster for an industrial operation. At minimum, you’re looking at downtime while the repair is made; at its worst, a broken coupling can cause massive financial loss in the form of damaged equipment. Although Falk F couplings have a reputation for longevity and durability – they transmit torque without slip […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 21st, 2013
When you’re dealing with large, heavy industrial loads, your system must be designed from top to bottom to withstand daily punishment. That means connecting components with rugged couplings manufactured to tolerate high-torque, high-horsepower situations – which is where Falk G couplings shine. Falk’s Lifelign gear (G) couplings boast unparalleled strength, thanks in part to the […]
