Backlash Growth: Inspection Methods and Likely Causes

MAINTENANCE An increase in measured lost motion can come from the gearbox, coupling, pinion, rack, bearings or machine structure. Quick answer Backlash Growth: Inspection Methods and Likely Causes should be evaluated from the real load and motion conditions, not from...

Lubrication and Seal Checks for Precision Planetary Gearboxes

MAINTENANCE Lubrication and sealing condition influence wear, temperature and contamination control inside a gearbox. Quick answer Lubrication and Seal Checks for Precision Planetary Gearboxes should be evaluated from the real load and motion conditions, not from a...

Commissioning a New Planetary Gearbox on a Servo Axis

INSTALLATION Commissioning should separate mechanical verification from servo tuning so an installation problem is not hidden by aggressive control settings. Quick answer Commissioning a New Planetary Gearbox on a Servo Axis should be evaluated from the real load and...