Overfilled gearbox
Vol.20 #3, Dec. 1993
If the oil level in your extruder gearbox is too high, excessive oil can be thrown into the high speed gear mesh.
This can increase the bearing loads and, in extreme cases, increase the noise level from the gearbox.
See also:
- Cold gearbox oil
- Gear box oil
- Gearbox oil level
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