Hot Gearbox 2
Vol.21 #2, Oct. 1994
If your extruder gearbox runs too hot, consider switching to a synthetic gear oil to reduce friction and, therefore, heat generation in the extruder gearbox.
It is possible to reduce the gearbox temperature by 10 to 20 degrees F with synthetic oil.
See also:
- Cold gearbox oil
- Gear box oil
- Gear box oil level
- Hot gear box 1
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