Posted under News and Events on Thursday, April 28th, 2011
How is the global economy progressing now that the U.S. is in recovery from its Great Recession? How are industrial markets faring, and what do the prospects look like for the mechanical power transmission equipment industry in 2012 and beyond? These are the questions that were addressed at the American Gear Manufacturers Association’s annual meeting […]
Posted under News and Events on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Rexnord, the manufacturer of Falk gears and other industrial power transmission equipment, received a visit from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke this month. Locke stopped by the Menomonee Valley plant for a tour while in town to give a speech to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. During his speech, he said, “I loved […]
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 Products/Services on Friday, April 1st, 2011
Within every industry, certain brands stand out as gold standards for quality and service, inspiring confidence among customers. Within the power transmission equipment industry, that brand is Falk. Falk drives, couplings and gears have a reputation for performance and long service unequaled in any other heavy-duty power transmission products. Here’s a look at why many […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
An industrial conveyor system has one main purpose – to move product or materials. Although that purpose appears fairly simple, it requires smooth, efficient, variable and consistent results from the power transmission equipment in operation. Relying on belts or chains to take the initial jarring action will not protect the equipment and product from the […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
When power transmission parts on the factory floor need replacing, the top priority is to fix the problem as cost-effectively as possible, with minimal downtime. While companies have more options than ever for buying Falk couplings, gears and drives, ordering from a Falk distributor remains the most efficient and beneficial means of getting the parts […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Gear drives are a key element in many manufacturing or operating systems. These large, heavy-duty machines are built to work day-in, day-out for many years. There comes a time, however, when even the most well-made Falk gear drive will break down. When this happens – and if you use active gear drives, it eventually will […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
In the world of power transmission products, lube oil is one of the most important factors in extending the life of Falk gears and gear drives. Lubricants help prevent the metal components within a gear drive from having contact with one another, thereby reducing the amount of friction within the machinery. Lube oil also helps […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
In the industrial world, gears are the primary source of operation for power transmission equipment. Different gears work in concert inside of a gearbox resulting in a precise output force that is specific to the application. Here’s a look at what gears do and how they function together within a Falk gearbox. What gears do. […]
