Posts Categorized: Gearbox renewal

6 Simple Tricks To Improve Your Gearbox’s Operation

Published By: Shannon

Gearboxes are high-torque, high-speed machines that undergo severe amounts of stress. Oil and lubrication are critical to the operation of every gearbox. Most gearboxes have fill holes and drain plugs to facilitate the addition of oil and removal of used oil. However, the only way to know if your equipment has enough oil is to open it up and visually inspect it. Unfortunately, this means you need to shut down, costing your production valuable time.

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8 Important Things You Should Know About Gear Failure

Published By: Shannon

Gears usually fail because of normal problems caused by use or maintenance. Over the lifespan of any piece of equipment, components will wear and eventually fail without proper maintenance, upkeep, and replacement. The following are eight of the most common reasons for gear failure and what you can do to prevent it.

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4 Factors That Affect The Operation Of Your Gearbox

Published By: Shannon

There are many factors that can affect the operational quality of your gearbox. A few simple preventative maintenance techniques will decrease your gearbox’s chances of breaking down. These practices for keeping your machine working efficiently relate to oil, operating temperature, vibration, and noise.

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Your Industrial Gearbox Might Not Need To Be Replaced

Published By: Shannon

A malfunctioning gearbox can be expensive to replace. Failing gearboxes tend to be major downfalls just because they are often so difficult and time-consuming to deal with. A brand-new unit usually takes a few months to receive from the original manufacturer, who may or may not still be operational.

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The 6 Steps In The Gearbox Repair Process Simplified

Published By: Shannon

Gearboxes are sophisticated pieces of machinery that must be very carefully installed and just as carefully repaired. Whenever you need to have your gearbox repaired, it is important to make certain that the correct steps are performed in the right order. Over the years, repair and service techniques have been optimized to enhance machine performance and longevity. Knowing the exact steps your gearbox service company will take to repair your equipment will help you minimize downtime, expenses, and inspection errors. The following are the steps that your repair company should follow when working on your gearbox.

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The Impact Of Gear Alignment On Gearbox Lubrication

Published By: Shannon

Proper gearing lubrication demands proper gear alignment. An uncentered gear may cause out-of-design contact and friction, which brushes the oil from the gear’s teeth and deprives the mesh of lubrication. The damage caused by this issue gets progressively worse over time, eventually requiring the equipment to be replaced.

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How To Properly Store Spare Gear Reducers

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The overall functionality of improperly stored gear reducers is greatly decreased compared to equipment that is properly stored. It has been reported by Motion Industries, following its borescope studies of poorly stored gear reducers, that up to 33.3% of this equipment is defective. Understanding the importance of keeping your gear reducers stored safely and how to inspect your equipment will keep it running efficiently.

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How Proper Lubrication Benefits Your Industrial Gearbox

Published By: Shannon

Gearboxes are essential to many industrial operations because they enhance the speed of motors used in various industries. In order to function at optimal performance, an industrial gearbox must be properly lubricated. Without regular lubrication, friction would affect the integral parts of the gearbox and lead to lowered efficiency and failure. The following will explain how lubrication keeps the internal components cool, protects the metal from corrosion, and lengthens the life of an industrial gearbox.

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Improving Your Cooling Tower Gear Drive Operations

Published By: Shannon

Your gear drives can make or break the performance of your cooling towers. Gear drives should be inspected and maintained to prevent issues. The following are some common issues that arise when dealing with cooling tower gear drives, depending on their specific operations. It is important to know how to prevent these issues from becoming a problem by having regular maintenance and inspection schedules.

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How To Get Proper Gearbox Alignment

Published By: Shannon

In order to function efficiently, industrial gearboxes must be aligned precisely with motors and other drives. The alignment of your gearbox refers to its positioning in relation to the drive unit. Correct positioning ensures the gearbox input and output shafts are properly aligned with the respective shafts of adjoining components.

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