Good Oil, Smart Usage Stop Final Failures

摘要

Keeping lubricants in shape is critical, and operators who keep loads in an acceptable range can stretch final-drive life. Planetary final drives are the popular choice for gear reduction on most heavy equipment because distributing torque through three or four machined planet gears makes the component more durable. The difference between a short-lived planetary drive and more reasonable service life is typically found in how each drive is lubricated and loaded.