Lubrication and its role in gear-failure analysis
When gears fail, it is most often due to fatigue and overloading. The most common form of distress and failure […]
Selecting a worm gear lubricant
To compete in the marketplace, engineers across all industries are being tasked with increasing gearbox efficiency. Modern designs therefore must […]
Opportunities of Efficiency Improvement by the Use of Hydro Lubricants
1 Introduction Although different base oil types exist in the market and are widely in use, the majority of industrial […]
CFD Simulation of Power Losses and Lubricant Flows in Gearboxes
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Extending gear life in demanding applications
Although gears and other precision components are generally made of hardened steel or metal alloys, those used in high load […]
Turning to Rolling Bearings for Industrial Gearboxes
Rolling bearings play vital roles in supporting the shafts and gear wheels of industrial gearboxes and, often, several different […]
Impact of Surface Condition and Lubricant on Effective Gear Tooth Friction Coefficient
The impact of gear tooth surface roughness and advanced coatings on frictional losses in a gear mesh is of significant […]
Developing an Energy-Efficient Industrial Gear Oil
Gearboxes found in mining and manufacturing sectors encounter a variety of harsh conditions. Heavy loading, longer duty cycles, and high […]
Accelerated Testing and Temperature Calculation of Plastic Gears
Plastic gears have been in use since the 1950s, and their popularity has increased significantly in the last few years. […]
A New Class of Industrial Gear Oil
In 2013, the global lubricant market was just over 40 million tons, comprised of 58-percent automotive lubricants and 42-percent industrial […]
Investigations on the Efficiency of Worm Gear Drives
Due to a wide range of properties, worm gears are an indispensable element on the current transmission market. Next to […]
Shear Stability Is Key to Proper EAL Gear Oil Selection
Selecting a gear oil for use in marine thrusters or a stern tube lubricant for use with propeller shaft bearings […]
