Lubricant Contaminants Limit Gear Life
Lubricant cleanliness refers to the absence of contamination.1 Microscopic particles are the most harmful form of contamination in lubricants. They […]
Protecting Gears in Wind Power Applications
In wind power stations, both fluid (lubricating oils) and consistent (lubricating greases) lubricants are used. The main task of the […]
SKF Keeps Wind Turbines Spinning
The signing of a contract for more than 5,000 sets of SKF’s latest high capacity cylindrical roller bearings (HCCRB) for […]
Higher Contact Ratios for Quieter Gears
Low-noise behavior in standard industrial gear units is becoming an important selection criterion and a factor indicating gear quality to […]
Relative Curvature of Worm & Wheel with Straight Line Generatrix
The contact on single enveloping worm gear drives is the line contact. The changing form of the worm across the […]
A Cool Approach to Optimized Bearing Performance
Bearings are a vital component in rotating industrial equipment, and they often represent a significant capital investment. To maintain that […]
Static and Fatigue Calculations of Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Part II
Wind turbine manufacturers have a vital interest in carrying out gearbox calculations on their own, and for multiple reasons: • […]
Static and Fatigue Calculations of Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Part I
1 Abstract Wind turbine manufacturers have a vital interest in carrying out gearbox calculations on their own, and for multiple […]
Supplier Relationships Speed Gearbox Delivery
At Stober Drives, customer orders are filled in the fast lane. The company turns around more than 93 percent of […]
Reducing Gear Whine in Planetary Gear Transmissions
Gear whine is an annoyance for automotive consumers. For all practical purposes it cannot be eliminated, but only minimized. Gear […]
Selecting the Right PFPE Lubricant
If a mechanical or electromechanical component has to function for extended periods in an extreme environment, a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricant […]
Natural Frequencies & Modal Properties of Compound Planetary Gears
This paper presents the structured vibration mode and natural frequency properties of compound planetary gears of general description, including those […]
A Solid State of Affairs
Testing for the Evaluation of the Oils Lubricants are essential in maintaining the condition of fixed or mobile assets. Any […]
Synthetic Lubricants for Real Results
For centuries lubricants have been utilized as a way to reduce friction and wear on moving parts. In 2005, approximately […]
Estimating Gear Fatigue Life
Fatigue failure of gears can lead to the catastrophic failure of equipment, taking into account that gears are important elements […]
Improving Energy Efficiency with the Proper Gear Oils
Many factors come into play when selecting gear oils, including the projected life of a gearbox, its seals, and the […]
Maximizing Gearbox Performance
Introduction Gearboxes are one of the most widely used types of industrial equipment in the world. They are used as […]
Motion: Impossible – Without the Right Lube
In a recent survey conducted by Shell of U.S. industrial companies, 50 percent of respondents said that industrial gearboxes were […]
Gearing Up for Improved Performance
Innovative engineering design, advanced materials, and top of the line components can yield significant improvements in gearbox efficiency, reliability, and […]
An Animated Approach to Plotting Profiles
Trochoid Spiral (TS) and Epitrochoidal Spiral (ETS) curves and special flash animations were developed by the author in 2004 and […]
