Posted under Falk Gearboxes on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Many lifesaving tools in medical facilities have one thing in common—the use of Falk gearboxes. Gearboxes are a part of the driving units of movable parts in medical equipment. These components must have strict quality requirements to ensure they function correctly and remain reliable without fail. When it comes to Falk gearbox parts, medical applications […]
Posted under Falk Gearboxes, Machinery Maintenance on Monday, April 2nd, 2018
The demand for food products across the globe has skyrocketed since 2010 because of the fast rate in which the world’s population is growing. The World Bank estimates the planet’s population will increase by 80 million annually until 2025. The availability of new land, however, is growing at a much slower pace. As a result, […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, March 21st, 2014
Inventory Spotlight: Gear Reducers Gear reducers make up a large portion of our inventory at Mar-Dustrial. Today we’d like to show you a few reducers that are ready to use and waiting to be delivered. Model 405A1 Falk ratio 4.40:1. Renewed in 2008 and ready to use. Model 2125Y1-L Falk ratio 4.95:1. Renewed in 2008 […]
Posted under Articles on Wednesday, January 29th, 2014
This has been an exciting year for Mar-Dustrial. As a part of our continued commitment to excellence, we looked at which of our blog posts have been the most useful to our readers. Whether you’re looking to brush up on information about FALK couplings or what how to deal with a misaligned control shaft, these […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, December 20th, 2012
There are many different factors to consider when choosing the right size and type of gearbox for your application – from gear drive rating and speed variation to thermal capacity and drive ratio. Ignore any of these, and you could end up making costly gearbox repairs. One key element in selecting the correct drive, and […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
As those in the agriculture industry are acutely aware, the worst U.S. drought in half a century is threatening to reduce this year’s corn supply – and the shortage is having a ripple effect on the economy. With corn prices already soaring, many domestic millers may be forced to suspend operations, which in turn could […]
Posted under Articles, Tips and Tricks on Monday, December 12th, 2011
Until synthetic lubricants came on the scene in the 1950s, every Falk gearbox had to be lubricated with petroleum lubricants. Today, however, those who are responsible for the maintenance of even just one Falk gear reducer must carefully consider the wide array of available lubricants. Without lubrication, gearbox repairs will inevitably be required. In essence, […]
Posted under Articles, Machinery Maintenance on Friday, November 18th, 2011
Vibration is present in nearly every aspect of life, and understanding how vibrations work can often improve performance. Yoginis and New Age types aren’t the only ones to value and “tune into” vibrations. For instance, a guitarist has to understand how to tune his instrument so it vibrates in the same key as the instruments […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Even the most reliable power transmission equipment – such as a Falk gearbox – will fail at some point. Deciding whether to make gearbox repairs or simply replace the unit can be challenging for factory maintenance supervisors, who must balance cost, downtime and the long-term life of the machinery. The first step, of course, is […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Falk gearboxes are commonly used to drive mixers for chemical processing. As they age, these gearboxes wear and require increased levels of maintenance. A proper maintenance schedule and procedures will help monitor the overall condition of the drive system and provide information that will help determine the condition of the Falk gearbox. This will then […]
