Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
There are many possible causes of power transmission equipment failure, but excessive overhung load is one of the most commonly disregarded – despite the fact that it is one of the most prevalent causes of downtime and maintenance costs on Falk gear drive equipment. Excessive overhung load is often the hidden culprit behind an unusual […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
When purchasing surplus gear drives, it’s necessary to consider gear quality ratings in order to ensure your gear drive meets the requirements of your application. While the true test of a gear drive is its performance under operating conditions, failure to consider a gear’s rating can lead to major problems. Following is a look at […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Whenever you’re transporting materials up an incline, such as on a graded conveyor, you’ve got the potential for disaster. If the power cuts out or your power transmission equipment goes kaput, you run the risk of damaged equipment and injured employees. That’s why a backstop is such an important mechanical power transmission product for applications […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Pulling materials out of the earth requires rugged power transmission equipment that delivers torque while withstanding heavy loads. When you look around any mining operation, regardless of the materials being extracted, you’ll see a diverse, complex array of gearboxes for the mining industry that are carefully selected to meet the needs of each task. You’ll […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
A fluid drive is a connector, or coupling, between a power source (usually an electric motor) and a piece of equipment or Falk gear drive. The main purpose of a Falk fluid coupling is to provide a smooth and controlled link between mechanical power transmission products and the specialized operating equipment they power. This link […]
Posted under Articles on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Since the invention of rotating machinery, gears have made the world go ’round. Long before they were put to work altering the force and direction of energy in power transmission equipment, gears were made of wood and employed to hoist heavy loads such as building materials and ship anchors. Gears are such a familiar staple […]
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 Products/Services on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
In any mechanical power transmission product, gaskets are used to protect the areas where two different surfaces join together. Gaskets provide a seal between the mating surfaces, cushioning them from each other and preventing erosion and leakage, which could ultimately necessitate an early gearbox repair. Spiral wound gaskets are one of the most commonly used […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
The life of a Falk drive is only as good as the lubricant you use to keep it running properly. When you’re dealing with large volumes of lubricant, as many industrial power transmission equipment users do, it’s easy to damage your equipment productivity and reliability by using lube that has been improperly stored or handled. […]
Posted under News and Events on Friday, April 29th, 2011
One of the joys of being a distributor of mechanical power transmission equipment is applying our Falk gearbox expertise to help customers solve problems on the factory floor. This is a critical value we as Falk distributors offer over manufacturer-direct ordering. That’s why it’s so important for Falk gearbox distributors to ensure that our employees […]
