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 […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Hydroelectric power generation represents a prime application area for Falk couplings and gear drives. Due to the various torque and speed requirements, Falk drives can be essential elements in an efficient, long-lasting power generation system. Hydroelectric power generation stations produce approximately 20 percent of the total electricity used in the world and 88 percent of […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Friday, September 2nd, 2011
You’ve most likely heard of Falk couplings, but do you know what they’re used for and why they’re important? Before you purchase or install any coupling, it’s important to know the benefits of type one and how it how it can be used. A coupling system is used to connect, or couple together, two rotating […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, September 1st, 2011
You may have already heard that Falk couplings are the solution to misalignment issues on the factory floor. Nobody wants to have mis-alignments, but it is not always possible to raise, lower or position equipment for that perfect shaft match-up. The correct Falk coupling will flex, pivot, rock or distort to accommodate misaligned shafts and […]
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 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 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 […]
