Troubleshooting Reducers
Bevel Gear Boxes
| 1 | Abnormal temperature rise |
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| 2 | Noisy Large vibration |
| 3 | Oil leak |
| 1 | Abnormal temperature rise |
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| Cause 1 | Overload operation | Solution | Reduce the load or increase the size of the gear box. |
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| Cause 2 | Dirty or deteriorated lubrication oil | Solution | Replace the oil with new oil. |
| Cause 3 | Insufficient or too much lubricant | Solution | Supply an appropriate amount of lubricant. |
| Cause 4 | Incorrect lubrication oil type | Solution | Replace the oil with a recommended type of oil. |
| Cause 5 | High ambient temperature | Solution | Use a cooling system or change the position of the gear box. |
| Cause 6 | No pressure vent | Solution | Attach a pressure vent. |
| Cause 7 | No shaft alignment | Solution | Center the shaft accurately so it is in alignment with the system. |
| 2 | Noisy Large vibration |
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| Cause 1 | Overload operation | Solution | Reduce the load or increase the size of the gear box. |
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| Cause 2 | Dirty or deteriorated lubrication oil | Solution | Replace the oil with new oil. |
| Cause 3 | Insufficient lubricant | Solution | Supply an appropriate amount of lubricant. |
| Cause 4 | Incorrect lubrication oil type | Solution | Replace the oil with a recommended type of oil. |
| Cause 5 | Damaged bearing | Solution | Contact Tsubaki for replace bearings with a new one. |
| Cause 6 | Loose bolt | Solution | Re-tighten the bolt. |
| Cause 7 | No shaft alignment | Solution | Center the shaft accurately so it is in alignment with the system. |
| 3 | Oil leak |
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| Cause 1 | Damaged or deteriorated oil seal | Solution | Replace the oil seal with a new one. |
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| Cause 2 | Loose plug | Solution | Re-tighten the bolt. |
| Cause 3 | No pressure vent | Solution | Attach a pressure vent. |
| Cause 4 | Excessive lubricant | Solution | Supply an appropriate amount of lubricant. |
The above table shows the most common problems in daily operation, and their countermeasures.
For problems other than these, please contact your dealer.
When you make an inquiry, provide the dealer with the following information from the nameplate.
- (1)Serial number (MFG NO.)
- (2)Model No. (TYPE)
- (3)Reduction ratio (RATIO)or Speed (OUTPUT SPEED)
- (4)Drawing number (DRAWING NO.)
