DocumentCode
37699
Title
Gear-Driven Rotary Kilns: The Importance of Lubrication in Achieving Maximum Service Life
Author
Hankes, R. William
Author_Institution
A-C Equip. Services, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Volume
21
Issue
4
fYear
2015
fDate
July-Aug. 2015
Firstpage
16
Lastpage
21
Abstract
The lubrication of rotary kiln girth gearing presents a unique combination of challenges that are not present in other applications. In addition to the very slow operating speeds, there are significant thermal, alignment, and cleanliness issues that need to be addressed. There are also issues with the application methods, gear guards, and run-in compounds as well as when switching lubricants. This article outlines these issues and discusses ways to overcome them for maximum service life.
Keywords
durability; gears; kilns; lubricants; lubrication; gear-driven rotary kilns; lubrication; service life extension; switching lubricants; Compounds; Gears; Kilns; Lubricants; Lubricating oils; Rotary kilns;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIAS.2014.2345794
Filename
7091888
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