Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
If you’re in an industry that involves large loads, such as mining, you most likely have special requirements when choosing a coupling system. Falk couplings offer a wide variety of options to address everything from weight to torque and misalignment. The most common types of Falk surplus couplings available include grid, gear, disc or elastomeric. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
You know accurate positioning in your factory equipment is a must for ideal performance. If your shaft positioning has ever lost motion due to gear backlash, there are a few approaches that can help manage or prevent this condition. Before we address finding the perfect balance in your Falk gear reducer, it’s important to more […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, August 18th, 2011
You’ve probably heard the term “rack and pinion” before, most likely in regards to rack and pinion steering in a car. But have you ever wondered what, exactly, is a rack and a pinion? The following is a look at how pinion gears work within a Falk gearbox. How Pinion Gears Work A rack is […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, August 1st, 2011
The paper manufacturing industry uses very large and heavy machinery requiring durable gears that can take on heavy loads. Falk gear reducers play an important role in successful operations due to their quality and reliability. Whether you choose new, rebuilt, used or surplus gear reducers, make sure your parts are dependable. Understanding the gears and […]
Posted under Articles on Friday, July 29th, 2011
It may share its name with a small, squishy creature, but the industrial worm drive is actually a mighty and important system in a compact package. However, when discussing this unique type of gearbox reducer, many people get confused because the term “worm” could mean the worm drive, the worm gear, the worm wheel or […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, July 28th, 2011
In our everyday lives, we are surrounded by technology that most of us don’t really understand. Gearbox reduction is a process that is used across many industries, in hundreds of products, yet few people would be able to spontaneously explain how it works. The following information aims to remedy that situation by explaining why gearbox […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Saving money in business is more important than ever these days, and as a savvy factory manager, this is definitely on your mind. Regardless of your position in a factory, cost efficiency is appreciated in any industry. Here are three effective methods for saving on industrial manufacturing costs: 1. Buy surplus parts. While most surplus […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, June 30th, 2011
When industrial power transmission equipment breaks down, it’s critical to not only repair the problem but to determine its cause so you can prevent it from happening again. Of course, that’s easier said than done. While damage to your Falk gear drive may be easy to spot, determining the root cause can require some careful […]
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 […]
