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. […]
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 Machinery Maintenance on Monday, March 5th, 2012
Anyone who has ever had to maintain a Falk gearbox knows how important lubrication is for industrial machinery. At every step of the way, moving parts require careful lubrication – from the Falk gear reducer all the way down to the couplings – to prevent failures and maximize the equipment’s life span. Effective lubrication decreases […]
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 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 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 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 […]
