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How can the gearbox leakage issue in paper-making enterprises be resolved?

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2022-04-07

As times have evolved, paper has become an indispensable part of people's daily lives, and the paper-making industry has consequently flourished. Gearboxes play a crucial role in the paper production process—they drive the entire production line. Once a gearbox starts leaking oil, it not only disrupts production efficiency but also contaminates the paper, ultimately compromising its quality.

As times have evolved, paper has become an indispensable daily necessity in people's lives, and paper-making enterprises have also prospered as a result. Gearbox It plays an indispensable role in the paper production process, serving as the driving force behind the entire production line. Gearbox Once an oil leak occurs, it not only affects production efficiency but also leads to paper contamination, compromising paper quality.

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At Gearbox In the application, seal leaks can occur due to design flaws and continuous vibration. Additionally, aging and corrosion of the seals themselves also contribute to leakage. Once the gearbox experiences prolonged oil leakage, the paper machine will suffer from insufficient lubrication, leading to dry friction in the transmission components and accelerating wear and tear. Meanwhile, the seals are constantly exposed to environmental temperature fluctuations, process media, and mechanical vibrations. If these issues remain unresolved over time, it can result in ongoing oil seepage, not only driving up production costs but also posing serious environmental risks. Moreover, leaked oil may trigger safety hazards such as fires, further increasing the frequency and duration of maintenance required for workers.

If Gearbox Oil leaks can be effectively controlled on-site using Hendicoco polymer composite material for gearbox leak management. This material boasts exceptional adhesion, oil resistance, and tensile strength, making it ideal for addressing leaks while accounting for equipment vibration. Not only does this solution maintain long-term effectiveness, but it also prevents costly downtime, dismantling, and rework—ensuring safe, uninterrupted production.

Gearbox It refers to the significant amount of equipment used and maintained by industrial enterprises, where oil leaks occur at joint surfaces. Such leaks not only lead to financial losses but can also cause severe oil shortages or complete oil depletion in gear reducers, accelerating wear on gear meshing surfaces—and potentially resulting in galling, welding, or even flaking, ultimately leading to equipment damage. In extreme cases, severe oil leakage can render the gearbox completely inoperable.

Gearbox Reasons for oil leakage at the joint surface:

1. Gearbox When operating, the friction generated by each pair of meshing gears in the gearbox releases heat. As the gearbox runs longer, the temperature inside rises, causing gases to expand and potentially leading to leaks through gaps such as those at the gearbox housing surface or shaft seals.

2. Gearbox The structural design is flawed: it lacks a ventilation cap, the cover plate is too thin, and the mating surfaces are uneven, causing oil to leak through the gaps. Additionally, if the oil reservoir isn’t properly reinstalled onto the housing, lubricating oil will accumulate around the shaft seals, end caps, and joint surfaces. Under the influence of pressure differentials, this accumulated oil can seep out through the existing gaps.

3. Lack of ideological awareness leads to improper sealing and handling practices.

4. Too much fuel. Significant amounts of engine oil have accumulated in areas like the shaft seals and mating surfaces.

5. Long-term lack of maintenance has resulted in a buildup of significant impurities and iron filings inside the machine. Over time, these impurities fail to settle properly, while the iron filings cannot be efficiently removed, leading to pitting formation at the gear meshing points.

Methods to address the issue of oversized bearing bores in gearboxes:

1. Use oxygen and acetylene to remove oil from the worn surface of the gearbox bearing bore;

2. Use a grinder to sand the metal surface until the original metallic color is revealed;

3. Clean the parts requiring repair with anhydrous ethanol;

4. Mix the Soray carbon nanopolymer material until it becomes uniform and free of any color variations;

5. Evenly apply the mixed material onto the part that needs repair, and allow it to cure.

6. Remove excess material and reinstall the component.


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