Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Just as a blood test can help a doctor better understand a patient’s illness and a water sample can help a biologist understand the health of a river, regularly conducting lubrication tests can help engineers, technicians and floor managers assess the health of a Falk gear reducer or other geared component. Lubricants are crucial for […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, February 9th, 2012
The heat produced by industrial machinery is one of the primary factors that determine its performance and longevity – and parallel shaft reducers are no exception. Parallel shaft reducers are compact and power-dense components that are commonly used for high-torque applications. As a result, they generate a lot of heat. In order to maximize a […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, February 6th, 2012
Selecting the right Falk gearbox for an application is as much an art as it is a science. Choosing the wrong Falk gear reducer can affect everything from machinery performance to facility output to compliance with federal regulations. Aside from compatibility factors such as speed, horsepower, torque and load-bearing capacity, there are many other considerations […]
Posted under Products/Services on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
The parallel shaft reducer has long been the preferred choice for high-torque applications. Also known as an in-line gear reducer, this type of Falk gear reducer has input and output shafts that are parallel to each other and usually features a helical or double-worm gear design. The efficiency of the parallel shaft reducer makes it […]
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 Products/Services on Monday, November 28th, 2011
Parallel shaft drives are no longer the only option for high-torque applications. Nowadays, a concentric shaft reducer can handle high torques just as well – and often for a fraction of the cost and delivery time. Concentric drives have become more compact, as well; where once a concentric shaft reducer would have dwarfed the motor […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 17th, 2011
When a Falk gear reducer fails prematurely, it’s important to determine the source of the problem in order to prevent further costly repairs or replacements. There are many potential reasons why a gearbox reducer might fail before its time; however, the majority of such problems tend to stem from a few common sources. Whether you […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Even the most reliable power transmission equipment – such as a Falk gearbox – will fail at some point. Deciding whether to make gearbox repairs or simply replace the unit can be challenging for factory maintenance supervisors, who must balance cost, downtime and the long-term life of the machinery. The first step, of course, is […]
