{"id":22682,"date":"2023-07-06T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T07:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:16:18","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-gear-lubricant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-gear-lubricant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right gear lubricant"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

How to choose the right gear lubricant<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Why is it important to lubricate gears<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n

Gears and gearboxes have been a popular method of power transmission since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. In general, gear drives are one of the most economical<\/strong> alternatives in applications where bothhigh load capacity<\/strong> and long life<\/strong> under high loads<\/strong> are required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mills, dryers, or shovels<\/strong> are just a few examples of industrial applications where these mechanisms are present. The amount and nature of sliding between teeth<\/strong> in contact with each other,have an important effect on the necessary requirements of the lubricant<\/strong> used.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][image_with_animation image_url=”16361″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

How a gear works<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sliding<\/strong> occurs more actively when the teeth first make contact. When they disengage, the tips of the respective elements develop a small scraping<\/strong> action on the sides of<\/strong> the adjacent teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both rubbing<\/strong> and compression<\/strong> can occur at this stage. When the teeth engage more, the rolling contact becomes more pronounced. Lubricant rubbing or scraping is less likely to occur under these conditions, but squeezing<\/strong> is still possible, especially since contact pressure<\/strong> is highest<\/strong> during the period when the teeth are engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition,wear<\/strong> will occur more rapidly at the tips and roots of the teeth due to sliding friction, while the intermediate surface of the teeth adjacent to the pitch line, being subjected to rolling action, will resist wear more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of the low speeds<\/strong>, the very high torques<\/strong> to be transmitted, and the barely attainable hydrodynamic conditions, the tooth flanks of the gears are at serious risk<\/strong> of damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, surface deformations<\/strong> related to high temperatures and loads, inaccuracies in the adjustment of parts within the mechanism,insufficient lubricant supply<\/strong>, or even a wrong choice of<\/strong> lubricant can often lead to the same results. The choice of an appropriate lubricant is therefore critical<\/strong>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

What parameters are important in choosing an appropriate lubricant?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Gear applications are strongly affected<\/strong> by the lubricant used. Typically, these mechanisms operate at low<\/strong> rotational speeds<\/strong> and\/or heavy loads<\/strong>. However, newer designs of industrial equipment require gears to transmit higher and higher loads<\/strong>. Therefore, the following points are some of the most sought-after characteristics in a gear lubricant: <\/span><\/p>\n