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. […]
