Posted under Products/Services, Project Spotlights on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Mar-Dustrial carries the complete solution for mid-to-large-sized drive requirements. This never before run Drive One is designed to be extremely reliable. The gear drive features fewer parts in the design than other gear drives – providing a cost-effective product that will save money down the road. The Drive One can withstand the harshest environments while […]
Posted under Project Spotlights on Monday, November 24th, 2014
International Paper in Springfield Oregon needed their gearbox repaired in a hurry, so they turned to Mar-Dustrial and our Falk-RENEW services. They brought us a Foote-Jones Model 22DVV gear drive unit, with a ratio of 38.19.1, weighing 14,000 pounds – that’s a 7 ton piece of machinery! It was used at International Paper in their […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, June 30th, 2011
When industrial power transmission equipment breaks down, it’s critical to not only repair the problem but to determine its cause so you can prevent it from happening again. Of course, that’s easier said than done. While damage to your Falk gear drive may be easy to spot, determining the root cause can require some careful […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
There are many possible causes of power transmission equipment failure, but excessive overhung load is one of the most commonly disregarded – despite the fact that it is one of the most prevalent causes of downtime and maintenance costs on Falk gear drive equipment. Excessive overhung load is often the hidden culprit behind an unusual […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
When purchasing surplus gear drives, it’s necessary to consider gear quality ratings in order to ensure your gear drive meets the requirements of your application. While the true test of a gear drive is its performance under operating conditions, failure to consider a gear’s rating can lead to major problems. Following is a look at […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Efficiency and productivity are key in any industrial operation, and the gear drive that transfers power from the motor to your moving equipment is critical in order to keep things running smoothly. Selecting the correct Falk gear drive for the job at hand can make a big difference in productivity and operating costs. There are […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Gear drives are a key element in many manufacturing or operating systems. These large, heavy-duty machines are built to work day-in, day-out for many years. There comes a time, however, when even the most well-made Falk gear drive will break down. When this happens – and if you use active gear drives, it eventually will […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
In the world of power transmission products, lube oil is one of the most important factors in extending the life of Falk gears and gear drives. Lubricants help prevent the metal components within a gear drive from having contact with one another, thereby reducing the amount of friction within the machinery. Lube oil also helps […]
