Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Engineers love the parallel shaft reducer because it makes such a great workhorse for high-torque applications. When selecting a parallel shaft reducer for an industrial setting, however, there are a variety of conditions that can affect the drive size and auxiliary equipment required. For example: Sun exposure. If the parallel shaft drive will be operated […]
Posted under Products/Services, Tips and Tricks on Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Couplings play a pivotal role in keeping your industrial machinery running smoothly. The wrong coupling can cause downtime at best and costly damage to your system at worst. That’s why it’s so important to get the right Falk couplings for the job. To help our readers better understand the types of Falk couplings available and […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Technology is changing so rapidly that by the time a gear reducer reaches the end of its life, it’s not uncommon to discover that it has become obsolete. This is particularly common in the pulp and paper industry. In some cases, it may be possible to find a similar new model that will work in […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
When it comes to industrial power transmission equipment, the more you can do upfront to prevent costly failures down the road, the better. Selecting the right Falk gearbox for a given application is only half the battle; how a Falk gear reducer is installed can also make a big difference in its reliability and longevity. […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Monday, March 12th, 2012
Thanks to their increasingly compact and cost-effective design, concentric shaft reducers are becoming increasingly popular for high-torque applications. Like any other Falk gear reducer, a concentric drive requires some sort of cooling mechanism in order to maximize its thermal horsepower capacity, or the amount of horsepower it can transmit continuously for at least three hours […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Friday, December 30th, 2011
If you’re in the market for a surplus gear reducer or any other obsolete or refurbished industrial machinery components, keep in mind that the Falk surplus dealer you choose can have a big impact on how much time and money your facility spends on repairs and replacements. Although Falk surplus parts are reliable in terms […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
In any industrial workplace, employees are subjected to noise from a variety of sources, such as gearbox reducer vibrations. All of these sources add up to contribute to the overall amount of sound to which industrial workers are exposed. When workplace noise levels exceed OSHA regulations, employers may be required to implement a hearing conservation […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, December 19th, 2011
There are many common reasons for coupling failure, such as improper selection, lack of maintenance and poor lubrication. In high-speed or precision applications, improper balancing can also shorten the life of a Falk coupling. Although Falk couplings are balanced at the factory before they’re shipped, they can slip out of balance from time to time […]
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 Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
The Falk couplings you choose for your industrial power transmission system can affect everything from how well the system functions to how long your drive lasts. The better suited your couplings are to the application and equipment configuration, the less wear and tear you’ll place on the entire system. With so many options available, from […]
