How an F Coupling Handles Shock Loads

Posted under Products/Services on Friday, May 25th, 2012

Torsional flexibility, or the ability to handle shock or vibratory loads, is an important consideration when choosing a coupling. In addition to accommodating shaft misalignment, a well-designed coupling should be able to absorb the energy of impact and spread it out over time. This is one of the reasons the Falk F coupling remains in […]

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Breakdown of a Parallel Shaft Reducer

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. […]

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