Posted under Articles on Friday, July 29th, 2011
It may share its name with a small, squishy creature, but the industrial worm drive is actually a mighty and important system in a compact package. However, when discussing this unique type of gearbox reducer, many people get confused because the term “worm” could mean the worm drive, the worm gear, the worm wheel or […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, July 28th, 2011
In our everyday lives, we are surrounded by technology that most of us don’t really understand. Gearbox reduction is a process that is used across many industries, in hundreds of products, yet few people would be able to spontaneously explain how it works. The following information aims to remedy that situation by explaining why gearbox […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Saving money in business is more important than ever these days, and as a savvy factory manager, this is definitely on your mind. Regardless of your position in a factory, cost efficiency is appreciated in any industry. Here are three effective methods for saving on industrial manufacturing costs: 1. Buy surplus parts. While most surplus […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, July 25th, 2011
Controlling shaft misalignment is essential to optimum performance and protection of industrial equipment. If misalignment is not managed properly in power transmission equipment, you run the risk of deformations in the plastic, unpredictable vibrations, or even premature failure of the shaft or Falk coupling. Shaft misalignment occurs when the center lines of coupled shafts do […]
