Tasks completed in the cement industry are often performed under tough conditions and involve shock loads, heavy loads, extreme temperatures, exposure to contaminants and dirt, and exposure to constant pressures. As a result, the industry requires rugged, high-torque Falk gearboxes with long lifespans and minimal maintenance requirements. Falk gearboxes for the cement industry may also need to be compact and able to withstand ongoing operations under changing loads. With U.S. cement consumption increasing by 3.5 percent through 2018, Falk gearbox specialists are standing by with high-performing, tailored products to keep your operations going.
Growing Cement Industry
Thanks to materials that are readily available and low production costs, cement is produced in more countries around the world than other commodity. Among the leading cement consumers are China, India and the U.S. The U.S. is also a leader in regard to production. After record-setting production levels in 2005, the U.S. did not experience an increase in cement production until 2016. In 2019, the global demand for cement will reach 51.7 billion tons, reflecting a 5 percent annual growth.
Among the most popular cement products are ready-mix and concrete products. Tax reform, increased consumer spending and booming construction have all contributed to the increase in cement consumption.
How Falk Gearbox Parts Work
Falk gears within power transmission equipment make concrete production more efficient and cost-effective. Gears are like wheels with teeth that apply force on other gears. An input gear attached to a motor channels power throughout the gearbox and out an output gear to the equipment in question.
Gears serve various functions within a gearbox, such as:
- Gear reduction, which converts speed into torque
- Changing the rotation axis
- Changing the direction in which an object rotates
The size of the gears and the number of teeth affect power ratios and output shaft speeds. They also affect leverage and the ratio of rotational travel forced on the output gear. Gear ratios affect input and output speed, thus determining the torque a power transmission transfers. Gears also affect the angle between input and output forces, which is useful when space is limited.
Falk Speed Gearboxes and Equipment Used in the Cement Industry
Kiln roller drives, conveyor drives and crusher gearboxes are common Falk speed gearboxes in the cement industry. Other products used include:
- Conveyor gearboxes with brakes, backstops, anti-rotation arms and bedplates
- Shaft-mounted speed reducers and bevel gear units for conveyors
- Compact planetary gearboxes with high torque
- Vibratory feeder gearboxes
- Bucket wheel and slew drives
- Central drive gearboxes
- Helical and bevel gearboxes for cement mills
- Dual-tandem gearboxes for cement mills
- Roller press gearboxes
- Central drive gearboxes
- Couplings
- Worm gearboxes
With a proven record that spans decades, Mar-Dustrial understands the demands of the cement industry. With the largest selection of products in the industry, our Falk gearbox specialists are ready to meet the cement industry’s evolving requirements with equipment designed to withstand harsh environments and deliver profitability. Contact Mar-Dustrial today about your gearbox needs.
Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Monday, July 2nd, 2018