Gear reducers tend to be rugged, durable pieces of equipment, and built-in safety factors protect them against the severity of most applications. However, their performance efficiency and operating life can be diminished greatly without a proper lubrication reliability program. Overlooking the necessity of such a program has led to the failure of many gear reducers.
Proper gearbox maintenance - including a high-quality oil meeting OEM specifications, desiccant breather, and oil sight glass and lever monitor - can significantly improve gear reducer performance as well as the overall health of the equipment and lubricant.
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