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  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander7. Identify Viscosity RecommendationThe viscosity of a gear lubricant is a measurement of its ability to flow in an application. This is a very important consideration in selecting gear oil. If the oil is too thick, ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander6. Minimize Effects of Operating EnvironmentA gearbox could be operating in an environment that is hot, cold, dusty, wet or various combinations of these conditions, all of which can have significant effects on ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander5. Know Gearbox Construction & CapacityA gearbox contains various components, including – but not limited to – the case, gears, bearings, shafts and seals. The construction of the gearbox, including its ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander4. Determine Type of LoadFigure 1 illustrates how gear oils are characterized according to their formulation and/or usage application. It especially shows how industrial gear oils are characterized according to ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander3. Review OEM Recommendations, Including CompatibilityThe next step is to consider the recommendations of the original manufacturer of the gear equipment. Ask any potential gear oil suppliers if they are able to ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander2. Seek Professional Advice & ConsultationIdeally, a lubricant sales professional or consultant is available to serve as a value-added member of the team. It used to be that many companies would employ a lubrication ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander1. Set Lubrication GoalsAs with most things in life, it is very important to have a goal. This is even important when it comes to selecting a gear lubricant for use in a specific piece of equipment. Most maintenance ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John Sander10-Step Gear Oil Selection ProcessFor years, many have stated that when selecting a gear lubricant, or any lubricant for that matter, one must consider only temperature, speed and load. More recently, this advice ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John SanderBackgroundAn assumption has been made that anyone reading this has a basic knowledge of most gear types and their geometric makeup. Gears are a unique application for lubrication in that they provide a different ...
  • Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers game Purchasing gear lubricants: be careful when playing the numbers gameWritten by John SanderIntroductionIn the movie Rain Man, starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Cruise's character, Charlie Babbit, discovers after the death of his father that he will not be receiving the large inheritance he had been ...