Solutions for gearbox transmission failures

To ensure the mechanical safety and normal operation, it is necessary to improve the reliability of gear transmission. On one hand, it requires improving the design, enhancing manufacturing precision, and improving assembly quality. On the other hand, it is essential to enhance operational management and maintenance levels, as well as to conduct condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of the gear transmission device.


  The diagnostic methods for gearbox failures can be divided into two main categories:

  One category is to use dynamic signals such as vibrations, noise, and oil temperature generated during the operation of the gears, applying signal processing methods to complete fault analysis and diagnosis; the other category is to achieve fault diagnosis through lubrication oil analysis based on friction and wear theory.

  Mechanical gearbox gears may fail during transmission operation due to poor manufacturing, inadequate operation and maintenance, etc. Therefore, gear failures can be divided into two main categories:

  One category is caused by manufacturing and assembly reasons, such as gear errors, eccentricity between the gear and the inner hole, misalignment of various axes, imbalance, etc.

  The other category is formed due to long-term operation of the gears. Typically, the surface of the gear teeth bears a large load, and there is both relative rolling and relative sliding between the meshing gear teeth, which over long-term operation can lead to surface pitting, fatigue spalling, wear, plastic flow, adhesion, root cracks, and even tooth breakage.

  The operation and maintenance of the gearbox are carried out according to the requirements of the Manufacturer for daily and periodic maintenance. The gearbox cleaning and maintenance machine utilizes the original oil supply and drainage system of the gearbox and the filtered old oil to achieve cleaning of the gearbox. Especially during the operation of the gearbox, for any abnormal operation, relevant operating data should be recorded in a timely manner and compared with the normally operating gearbox. Problems should be identified and resolved promptly.

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