Methods of Application of Gear oils to Heavy Duty Gears

Older equipment employing heavy duty gears may make use of bath systems   for application. Many  plants  have  converted  such  systems  to  circulating  application such as  is used  on most  modern  machinery. By  this  means, oil sprays  can  be  directed  to  the line  of  meshing  of the  gear  teeth and  if  necessary the  oil can be supplied  to  other  machine  components, such  as  bearings. By  this  means, when  accompanied with  proper auxiliary equipment, such as coolers, filters, settling tanks etc., the life of the oil is prolonged and contaminants removed.

Industrial Application of Gear Lubricants

While  it  is  impossible  to give  specific  recommendations  for the  choice  and application of gear  lubricants for  every  type  of  mechanism  which  quently  of  lubrication is possible. Designations  of heavy  duty, medium  duty and  light  duty  gear sets  will  serve as a  basis  for  differentiation in  selection and  application  of  lubricants. Later, comments will be made on gear lubrication in certain industries. Unless otherwise mentioned, enclosed gears will be considered.