Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Friday, May 29th, 2015
Carefully choosing couplings can be the difference between success and failure of operations. The wrong coupling could cause catastrophic failure—or it could suck away efficiency and slowly damage machinery. Engineers must take time to carefully choose the best coupling for the application at hand; otherwise industrial plants face costly maintenance and/or replacement. Shaft size is […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
Here at Mar-Dustrial, one of our mottos is: You can’t go wrong with a Falk coupling. Truly, these ingeniously designed couplings offer countless benefits and are available in a variety of configurations to suit virtually any application or budget. Still, there are plenty of coupling situations that may require some finesse, even if you’ve got […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Friday, April 5th, 2013
When even one foot of a gearbox differs in height from the others, you’ve got a case of soft foot on your hands. Soft foot occurs when the machine’s casing is not in proper contact with its baseplate. Unless it is dealt with, this condition can cause misalignment, looseness, vibration and internal clearance issues within […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
For decades, Falk couplings have been the standard in industrial power transmission equipment. In fact, with its reputation for durability and proven performance, Falk’s Steelflex coupling has become the most commonly sought after grid coupling in North America, The Steelflex Falk coupling is made of a high-strength steel alloy tempered to spring hardness to combine […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Falk couplings come in many different varieties, each suited to certain situations or applications. Over the years, as Falk has refined its coupling designs and innovated new solutions for connecting mechanical parts, some couplings have fallen out of common use or have been replaced with more modern versions. One example of this phenomenon is the […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, January 30th, 2012
If asked to define G couplings, the average man or woman on the street might speculate that G couplings occur between members of a Homie-G’s entourage. However, engineers, factory managers and maintenance technicians know better. They understand that G couplings connect different parts of heavy-duty machinery. This article explains just what a G coupling is, […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, December 19th, 2011
There are many common reasons for coupling failure, such as improper selection, lack of maintenance and poor lubrication. In high-speed or precision applications, improper balancing can also shorten the life of a Falk coupling. Although Falk couplings are balanced at the factory before they’re shipped, they can slip out of balance from time to time […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
The Falk couplings you choose for your industrial power transmission system can affect everything from how well the system functions to how long your drive lasts. The better suited your couplings are to the application and equipment configuration, the less wear and tear you’ll place on the entire system. With so many options available, from […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Falk couplings are common components in any mechanical drive system. A variety of Falk couplings are available, including gear, grid, disc, elastomeric, fluid and composite. Couplings require periodic maintenance, and regular inspection will provide clues to help improve the life of a Falk coupling. Signs of coupling failure include leakage (indicating seal failure), excessive noise […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
The variety of machine components available today creates a need for a variety of methods for coupling mechanical power transmission components. The shaft coupling, one of the most common elements in complex systems, is vitally important for properly transmitting power between various pieces of equipment. This type of Falk coupling is found in everything from […]
