Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, July 25th, 2011
Controlling shaft misalignment is essential to optimum performance and protection of industrial equipment. If misalignment is not managed properly in power transmission equipment, you run the risk of deformations in the plastic, unpredictable vibrations, or even premature failure of the shaft or Falk coupling. Shaft misalignment occurs when the center lines of coupled shafts do […]
Posted under Articles, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
When you are trying to get a job done, the last thing you want to encounter is a problem with a mechanical power transmission product. Fortunately, when it comes to gearbox repairs, simple observations can tell you a lot about what is wrong with your power transmission equipment. This guide will help you troubleshoot gearbox […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Efficiency and productivity are key in any industrial operation, and the gear drive that transfers power from the motor to your moving equipment is critical in order to keep things running smoothly. Selecting the correct Falk gear drive for the job at hand can make a big difference in productivity and operating costs. There are […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict regulations regarding the appropriate safety measures required when working with industrial power transmission equipment, but did you know it is not the responsibility of the parts manufacturer to ensure safety? According to OSHA, it is up to the employer to make sure the mechanical power transmission […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
With any gear drive changes occur as the equipment is in use and under loads. These changes over a long period of operation are a barely noticeable. Gear drives might vibrate in an almost undetectable amount more than when they were new, they might make a slightly different pitch of a whine or they might […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, March 7th, 2011
With the importance of gearboxes in manufacturing and industrial environments, the need to keep the equipment functioning as intended puts an increased significance on maintenance. Equipment down time only adds a loss of production to the costs associated with repairing or replacing damaged equipment or a Falk gearbox. Routine maintenance should be structured to reduce […]
