5 Falk Products for Industrial Applications

NW Industrial Sales, LLC has over 75 years of combined experience as a supplier of Falk surplus gear reducers and parts. We proudly serve a wide variety of industries, from mining and oil and gas to energy and pulp and paper. We invite you to learn more about the Falk Corporation as well as the wide variety of Falk parts available for use in industrial applications.

About the Falk Corporation

The Falk Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a 120 year history and the company was family-owned until the late 1960s. In 2005, Rexnord acquired the company and held true to the high standards.

Falk gears, gearboxes and gear reducers revolutionized industrial manufacturing and set the industry’s standard for quality and reliability. With innovations like “cast welding” to reinforce joint connections on rails, Falk advanced industrial manufacturing. 

Five different types of Falk products for industrial applications.Falk Products From NW Industrial Sales, LLC

Having the right surplus gear reducer on hand can reduce downtime and increase profit. At NW Industrial, LLC our over 75 years of combined experience has made us experts in the needs of a wide range of industries. Get details on our Falk product line.

1) Falk Gear Reducers

Also called speed reducers, Falk gear reducers allow for optimal speed reduction for industrial control systems. Falk is the industry leader for surplus gear reducers and parts. Some of the benefits of their reducers include:

  • Withstanding harsh environments
  • Easily adapted to many applications
  • Providing optimal torque
  • Meeting target output speeds

Gear reducers are commonly used in many industries, from paper to marine to pharmaceuticals.

Surplus Gear Reducers

Whenever the need for obsolete or surplus gear reducers arises, NW Industrial Sales, LLC has you covered. We have the industry experience to find the right part for your application. 

We also provide services, such as:

  • Drive restoration
  • Damaged assembly repair
  • Worn part replacement
  • Universal drive shaft and clutch repair

2) Falk Couplings

Having the right coupling is key to maintaining alignment and optimum transmission of power between the gearbox and the drive shaft. Falk couplings provide performance above industry standard and can stand up to rough environmental conditions like dust and extreme temperatures. 

Benefits include:

  • 16 times more durable in impact loading applications
  • Last 16 times longer than competing brands with an average lifespan of 400,000 cycles
  • 87.5% more durable than other brands

Falk couplings are used in industries such as:

  • Mining
  • Cement
  • Pulp and paper
  • Food processing
  • And more

3) Falk Mixer Drives

A mixer drive must be strong, efficient, and long lasting. The Falk mixer drives we offer have all three benefits and more. Industrial mixing equipment requires a special drive that can withstand the pressure of the mixing ingredients. Falk’s drives can work in many applications, tackling common challenges like 24-hour operation, high bending, and thrust loads on the output shaft. 

Other benefits include:

  • Interchangeable with other units
  • Adapt to any angle of entry
  • Leak-free
  • A minimum service lifetime of 30,000

4) Falk Backstops

You can prevent reverse rotation with Falk True Hold Low Speed Backstops and Falk Horizontal Shaft Backstops. They are designed to prevent reverse rotation for many applications, including inclined conveyors, bucket elevators, fans, and rotary pumps. A high quality product with instant response and a fail-safe mechanism, it prevents potential slippage and protects your investment. 

Benefits include:

  • Mountable at preferred locations, for easier inspection and maintenance
  • Long-lasting and best-in-class design
  • Leak free operation

Falk drives minimize energy costs.5) Falk Surplus Gearboxes

NW Industrial Sales, LLC prides itself on offering a vast selection of Falk surplus gearboxes and gear reducers for any application. 

With Falk’s efficient drives, you can minimize energy costs with smaller motors and drives. A Falk surplus gearbox can:

  • Multiply torque
  • Match inertia
  • Reduce speed
  • Maintain high efficiency

Falk Industrial Gearbox & Gear Reducer Suppliers 

NW Industrial Sales, LLC has over 75 years of combined experience helping companies find the right surplus gear reducers and gearbox parts for their application. 

As certified agents of Rexnord Industrial, we offer access to a nationwide network for all your repair, remanufacture, and maintenance needs. We have a large catalog of gear reducers, gearboxes, and more and are available 24/7 to help you find the right part or to arrange a repair. Contact us today.

2022-05-20T15:18:21+00:00February 16th, 2022|