Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
As those in the agriculture industry are acutely aware, the worst U.S. drought in half a century is threatening to reduce this year’s corn supply – and the shortage is having a ripple effect on the economy. With corn prices already soaring, many domestic millers may be forced to suspend operations, which in turn could […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
For decades, Falk couplings have been the standard in industrial power transmission equipment. In fact, with its reputation for durability and proven performance, Falk’s Steelflex coupling has become the most commonly sought after grid coupling in North America, The Steelflex Falk coupling is made of a high-strength steel alloy tempered to spring hardness to combine […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Monday, July 30th, 2012
In any industrial environment where time equals money, the less time you spend maintaining and repairing gearboxes, the better. And when it comes to easy maintenance, it doesn’t get much better than the P4 line of standardized Hansen gear reducers. These top-notch drives offer several features that minimize maintenance and allow for speedy repairs. With […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
All About Dodge Gearboxes For most people, the Dodge name conjures up images of rugged trucks. But what many people don’t realize is that Dodge gearboxes also appear in mining operations and other industrial applications. Owned by Baldor Electric Company, the Dodge mechanical brand produces gear reducers, motors and other power transmission equipment for a […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, June 29th, 2012
The Falk F coupling is such a high-quality part that we’re continuing to hear about it despite the fact that it’s no longer being produced. With its strong steel grid and astounding ability to absorb impact, the F coupling is still used in many industrial settings. When these now-obsolete couplings fail, however, replacing them isn’t […]
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 Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Engineers love the parallel shaft reducer because it makes such a great workhorse for high-torque applications. When selecting a parallel shaft reducer for an industrial setting, however, there are a variety of conditions that can affect the drive size and auxiliary equipment required. For example: Sun exposure. If the parallel shaft drive will be operated […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Couplings play a pivotal role in keeping your industrial machinery running smoothly. The wrong coupling can cause downtime at best and costly damage to your system at worst. That’s why it’s so important to get the right Falk couplings for the job. To help our readers better understand the types of Falk couplings available and […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, May 25th, 2012
Torsional flexibility, or the ability to handle shock or vibratory loads, is an important consideration when choosing a coupling. In addition to accommodating shaft misalignment, a well-designed coupling should be able to absorb the energy of impact and spread it out over time. This is one of the reasons the Falk F coupling remains in […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
The parallel shaft reducer, or in-line gear reducer, has long been the darling for high-torque industrial jobs, which is why you see so many of them in crushers, conveyor systems, bucket elevators and other mining applications. Maintenance technicians also love them because of their efficient repair-in-place design, which allows for fast repairs and minimal downtime. […]
