When a Falk gear reducer fails prematurely, it’s important to determine the source of the problem in order to prevent further costly repairs or replacements. There are many potential reasons why a gearbox reducer might fail before its time; however, the majority of such problems tend to stem from a few common sources.
Whether you use a new or surplus gear reducer, it’s helpful to be aware of the common causes of premature gearbox reducer failure in order to quickly narrow down and eliminate the problem; these include:
Wrong equipment for the application.
Selecting the proper new or surplus gear reducer for the application at hand is essential – not only for efficiency, but for the life of your drive. Installing a gearbox reducer whose specifications don’t meet the application demands is a sure-fire recipe for premature failure.
Misaligned couplings.
Fine-tuning coupling alignments can be tricky, but it’s a necessary step in installing a gear reducer. Incorrectly aligned couplings cause extra wear and tear on the entire system and can quickly cause your Falk gearbox to fail.
Improper lubrication.
Lubrication is the blood that keeps your power transmission equipment alive. With any Falk gear reducer, it’s critical that you carefully follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for lubrication.
Poor maintenance.
A lack of general maintenance is another common cause of Falk gearbox failure. Proper maintenance requires carefully monitoring your gear reducer for sound, vibration, temperature and lubrication levels, among other tasks.
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, November 17th, 2011