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The Difference Between Gearbox Service Factor and Gearbox Service Class

Before you choose a Falk gearbox for your application, be sure to know the difference between gearbox service factors and gearbox service class. Determining the appropriate service factor is the first step in selecting the right gearbox for your job. What is a Gearbox Service Factor? A service factor is “the ratio of the gearbox […]


The Sky’s the Limit: The Wright Brothers & Gearboxes

The invention of flight is one of the most monumental developments in human history – and it was all possible thanks to a gearbox. The Wright Brothers recognized the need for a specialized kind of gearbox, known as a propeller speed reduction unit, when they first developed their aircraft in 1903. How a Propeller Speed […]


Here’s How to Get the Right Falk Gearbox for Your Application

The industrial gearbox market is set to see a massive spike in growth from now until 2023, from over $25 billion USD to an estimated $31 billion USD. This means Falk gearboxes and parts will continue to be in high demand as companies expand. If you’re in the agriculture, mining, shipping, paper, or wind power […]


Questions to Ask Your Custom Gearbox Manufacturer

When you are in need of a custom Falk gearbox, or custom Falk gearbox parts, it is important to have a list of questions ready to ask the manufacturer or consultant. This ensures you get the right information and that the gearing mounts properly and performs to specifications.  Uses of A Custom Falk Gearbox The […]


Falk Experts Talk Gearbox Overheating

Falk gearboxes are amazing machines, capable of operating under intense pressures and temperatures. However, they are still sensitive to the conditions they operate within. Some temperatures and pressures can damage your equipment. Today we will explore the factors can cause overheating and what you can do to prevent it. Causes of Overheating There are a […]


Robotics Industry Gets a Boost from Advanced Gearbox Technology

The advancements made in recent years in the field of robotics have contributed to success in many industries, from boosting productivity to reducing the costs of production to creating life-saving medical technology. For example, highly advanced Falk gearboxes are used as part of the driving units of movable parts in medical equipment. The Falk gearbox […]


Gearboxes Can Increase Torque in Electric Motors

As the world turns to renewable sources of energy, more and more off-highway equipment and heavy-duty trucks are becoming electric. Falk gearboxes will certainly play a large role in this transition, as their reliability is key to torque and overall vehicle longevity. How will this shift affect heavy-duty vehicle performance? What are the benefits? More […]


Maintenance Costs & Gearbox Temperatures: What Should You Know?

It may come as a surprise to learn that the environment a Falk gearbox operates in is just as integral to the development of a maintenance plan as other aspects, like gear wear and internal temperature. Understanding how the environment, both internal and external, impacts your Falk gearbox parts is essential to the longevity and […]


3 Tips to Keep Gearbox Filtration Systems Running Smoothly

The filtration system of any Falk gearbox or Falk speed gearbox is an integral part of its proper and efficient function. The filtration system keeps the lubricant clean and within the standards for your gearbox. There are many factors that go into the proper maintenance and upkeep of a Falk gearbox, and ensuring you are […]


Industrial Gearbox Market Escalates Through 2023

A new report shows massive growth in the industrial gearbox market from $25.91 billion USD in 2018 to an estimated $31.90 billion USD by 2023. There are many factors this can be attributed to, with one of the strongest drivers being the emerging and increasing demand for wind power. Falk speed gearboxes and gearbox parts […]


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