Posted under Falk Gearboxes, Machinery Maintenance on Monday, April 2nd, 2018
The demand for food products across the globe has skyrocketed since 2010 because of the fast rate in which the world’s population is growing. The World Bank estimates the planet’s population will increase by 80 million annually until 2025. The availability of new land, however, is growing at a much slower pace. As a result, […]
Posted under Project Spotlights on Friday, September 12th, 2014
When Georgia Pacific Corp. brought us this Falk Gear Reducer Model #OD56B and asked us to replace the worn-out gearing, Mar-Dustrial Sales, Inc. was more than ready to accept the challenge. As you can see, the outer […]
Posted under Products/Services on Friday, March 21st, 2014
Inventory Spotlight: Gear Reducers Gear reducers make up a large portion of our inventory at Mar-Dustrial. Today we’d like to show you a few reducers that are ready to use and waiting to be delivered. Model 405A1 Falk ratio 4.40:1. Renewed in 2008 and ready to use. Model 2125Y1-L Falk ratio 4.95:1. Renewed in 2008 […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Products/Services, Project Spotlights on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Check out the intense repair the Mar-Dustrial team has been working on for the last several weeks. You will notice a great improvement! This 2080Y2 Falk Parallel Shaft Reducer was in pretty bad shape when received at our Portland, OR shop. The shaft reducer was shipped in from Minnesota for some TLC. Here you can […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 21st, 2013
Your machinery is an investment in your business. By taking care of your FALK gear reducer, you’ll extend its life and cut down on repair costs. Gear Reducer Maintenance Select the right kind of lubrication. The wrong type of lubrication is one of the top reasons that gearboxes fail. Lubricant types are either synthetic or […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Despite a drought-induced corn shortage in the United States this past summer, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated a 1 percent increase in worldwide grain production for 2012 – even after a record-breaking yield of 2,295 million tons in 2011. That’s a lot of grain that must be cleaned, processed and stored in […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Technology is marching forward at an ever-increasing rate. Innovations spring up, revolutionize the way we do things and then fade into obscurity as new versions take their place. Some of us thrive on the constant, fast-paced change, while others sigh and cling to their nostalgia, but none of us can deny the truth: With every […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
When it comes to maintaining a Falk gear reducer, staying on top of lubrication is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure a long operating life. Not only does lube keep the machinery running smoothly, but when tested regularly it can provide an early warning sign that your gearbox has a […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Monday, April 2nd, 2012
When a gear drive fails, it’s not always possible to find an exact replacement. In these situations, engineers are confronted with the task of finding a comparable Falk gearbox that not only meets the requirements of the application but is also compatible with the connecting equipment and fits into the physical envelope of the existing […]
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. […]
