McLeod
Mechanical
- Jan 22, 2002
- 70
What are the recommended run-in procedures for small (~ 1.0 inch gearbox diameter, 96-120 DP gears) planetary gearboxes lubricated with thick (channelling) grease?
In the bearing industry, at least one manufacturer recommends that bearings be run initially at 20% of full speed until the temperature stabilizes, and so on in 20% increments 'til full speed. It seems likely that a similar procedure would be appropriate for gearboxes.
Any references available online would be especially helpful.
In the bearing industry, at least one manufacturer recommends that bearings be run initially at 20% of full speed until the temperature stabilizes, and so on in 20% increments 'til full speed. It seems likely that a similar procedure would be appropriate for gearboxes.
Any references available online would be especially helpful.