When you purchase an industrial gearbox, you are making an investment. You want the gearbox to last as long as possible. Industrial gearboxes have a variety of lifespans, but you can ensure that yours will last as long as it should by performing regular inspections and maintenance. Both inspections and maintenance can help prevent breakdowns and downtime that could cost you more time and money than you should spend. The following tips can help you get your maintenance and repair issues in order so you can keep your industrial gearbox running for as long and possible.
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Keep inspection and maintenance records -
Check the gear teeth on your industrial gearbox
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Protect the breather on your industrial gearbox
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Prevent your industrial gearbox from overheating
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Minimize work environment effects on your industrial gearbox
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Check your industrial gearbox for oil leaks
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Prevent your industrial gearbox from overheating
Gearbox Maintenance
Before proceeding with any inspection you need to prepare an inspection form for documenting your observations. The application needs to have all the information that is required to proceed with the inspection. It is important that you should perform a thorough external examination before the gearbox inspection port is opened. Before cleaning the exterior of the gearbox ensure that the signs of overheating, corrosion, contamination, oil leak and damage are clear and they can be avoided before you can proceed.