Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
When you have an industrial job that requires high torque, the parallel shaft reducer is your girl. This type of assembly is what you see on conveyor systems, crushers, mining applications and bucket elevators. It seems as if in-line gear reducers are everywhere because of their highly efficient designs and features, such as: Simple maintenance: […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Even the most hardy parallel shaft reducers will eventually need some TLC, given the punishing conditions under which gear drives typically operate. By catching and addressing problems quickly, however, facility maintenance crews can minimize damage, downtime and repair costs. If you notice any of the following issues with a parallel shaft reducer, swift action is […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Engineers love the parallel shaft reducer because it makes such a great workhorse for high-torque applications. When selecting a parallel shaft reducer for an industrial setting, however, there are a variety of conditions that can affect the drive size and auxiliary equipment required. For example: Sun exposure. If the parallel shaft drive will be operated […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
The parallel shaft reducer, or in-line gear reducer, has long been the darling for high-torque industrial jobs, which is why you see so many of them in crushers, conveyor systems, bucket elevators and other mining applications. Maintenance technicians also love them because of their efficient repair-in-place design, which allows for fast repairs and minimal downtime. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Aside from its ability to handle high-torque applications, one of the biggest benefits a Falk parallel shaft reducer brings to the table is its highly efficient design, which makes maintenance easy. As any engineer or maintenance technician knows, careful upkeep is critical in getting maximum life out of a gear reducer. Speedy repair – resulting […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
The parallel shaft reducer has long been the preferred choice for high-torque applications. Also known as an in-line gear reducer, this type of Falk gear reducer has input and output shafts that are parallel to each other and usually features a helical or double-worm gear design. The efficiency of the parallel shaft reducer makes it […]
