Posted under Articles, Products/Services on Thursday, April 30th, 2015
Many of the everyday objects surrounding us require incredible power to be mass-produced, including one of the most popular commodities, sugar. In order to separate sugar crystals from sugar beet or sugar cane juice, high-speed rotary action is required. As they turn heavy loads, sugar centrifuges demand high-torque capabilities in couplings. Falk gear couplings are […]
Posted under Articles, Uncategorized on Monday, April 27th, 2015
Wastewater treatment plants demand stout mixing drives. Mixing drives power multiple processes within a wastewater treatment plant. The process of turning wastewater into usable water requires a combination of mechanical and chemical steps. Falk RAM mixer drives are perfect for this sort of application, as they are built to withstand tough conditions. Early steps of […]
Posted under Articles on Thursday, February 19th, 2015
Perhaps you’ve wondered about the origin of our unique name. Mar-Dustrial is a portmanteau that expresses our origin as ship chandlers. Ship chandlers are retailers who specialize in equipment for ships. In 1947, we were founded as a family business providing marine and industrial equipment to ships in Pacific Northwest docks—hence the name Mar-Dustrial. It […]
Posted under Articles on Thursday, January 29th, 2015
The evolution of motor technology directly affects the agriculture industry, and the development of grain elevators is a prime example of this. With the switch from manually moving heavy sacks of grain to processing loose grains with the help of Falk gear reducers, grain elevators made easy packing, transportation and unloading possible worldwide. The Invention […]
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 Articles on Friday, April 13th, 2012
It isn’t easy to turn trees into paper or pulp. Because mechanical pulp mills require too much energy, most modern mills use chemicals to break down wood. To generalize, the pulp milling process begins with stripping trees of bark, which is often used to fuel the plant. Next, the remaining timber is chopped into tiny […]
Posted under Articles, Machinery Maintenance on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
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 analysis, as can reduced costs and environmental impact. The complexity of modern industry requires that […]
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 Articles on Monday, October 24th, 2011
Gears used within a Falk gearbox are commonly made from hardened steel. Steels are commonly used within a gearbox reducer because they can be heat treated to increase gear strength and durability. The most common are alloy steels and oil-hardening steels, though plain carbon may also be used. Structural components subjected to high operating stress, […]
