Apr 30, 2020 #1 dorchr Mechanical Joined Apr 30, 2020 Messages 1 Location ZA Hello, Does anyone know of a company manufacturing worm-gear reducers, or any gear reducers in general, capable of operating in an environment of 150°C (302°F)? Thanks in advance.
Hello, Does anyone know of a company manufacturing worm-gear reducers, or any gear reducers in general, capable of operating in an environment of 150°C (302°F)? Thanks in advance.
May 1, 2020 #2 romke Automotive Joined Dec 13, 1999 Messages 435 Location NL Those ambient temperatures are high - and the temperature of the gear lubricant when the reducer is in use will be higher still. In theory they might function but a more viscous may be required and more frequent oil change with a synthetic lubricant will certainly be needed. Upvote 0 Downvote
Those ambient temperatures are high - and the temperature of the gear lubricant when the reducer is in use will be higher still. In theory they might function but a more viscous may be required and more frequent oil change with a synthetic lubricant will certainly be needed.