Monthly Archives: February 2012

First Response: What to Do When a Falk Gear Reducer Fails

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

A failed Falk gear reducer can teach plant managers and maintenance technicians oodles about how to improve industrial operations. Understanding why a Falk gearbox failed helps engineers prevent future failures. Increased safety, efficiency and performance can also stem from failure … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Cooling Fans for Parallel Shaft Reducers

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

The heat produced by industrial machinery is one of the primary factors that determine its performance and longevity – and parallel shaft reducers are no exception. Parallel shaft reducers are compact and power-dense components that are commonly used for high-torque … Continue reading →

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Features and Benefits of F Couplings

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Essential Considerations when Selecting a Falk Gearbox for Industrial Applications

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Selecting the right Falk gearbox for an application is as much an art as it is a science. Choosing the wrong Falk gear reducer can affect everything from machinery performance to facility output to compliance with federal regulations. Aside from … Continue reading →

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