Posted under Products/Services on Monday, November 7th, 2011
Shaft mounted speed reducers are commonly used in industrial applications where engines or electric motors are used to provide power for low shaft speed applications such as conveyors and hoists. Typically, AC motors run at approximately 1750 RPM, while the shaft speed of a conveyor may be only several revolutions per minute. Many types of […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Choosing the proper gear is an art that isn’t easily translated into a formula for success. Designers and engineers often select a certain Falk gear reducer or Falk gearbox only after experimenting with a couple of different gear setup options. Furthermore, cost concerns may cause designers to select only gears that are available through Falk […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
You know accurate positioning in your factory equipment is a must for ideal performance. If your shaft positioning has ever lost motion due to gear backlash, there are a few approaches that can help manage or prevent this condition. Before we address finding the perfect balance in your Falk gear reducer, it’s important to more […]
Posted under Products/Services on Monday, August 1st, 2011
The paper manufacturing industry uses very large and heavy machinery requiring durable gears that can take on heavy loads. Falk gear reducers play an important role in successful operations due to their quality and reliability. Whether you choose new, rebuilt, used or surplus gear reducers, make sure your parts are dependable. Understanding the gears and […]
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, March 31st, 2011
When power transmission parts on the factory floor need replacing, the top priority is to fix the problem as cost-effectively as possible, with minimal downtime. While companies have more options than ever for buying Falk couplings, gears and drives, ordering from a Falk distributor remains the most efficient and beneficial means of getting the parts […]
