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What is the service life of WPKS50-30 worm gear reducer and what factors affect it?

Author: Site Editor     Publish Time: 14-10-2025      Origin: Site

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What is the service life of WPKS50-30 worm gear reducer and what factors affect it?

The service life of the WPKS50-30 worm gear reducer is affected by multiple factors. The comprehensive reference information analysis is as follows:


1. Theoretical life range

  1. ‌Design basis‌ : The design life of worm gear reducer is usually 20,000 hours (about 2.3 years of continuous operation), but high-quality products can reach 30,000-50,000 hours (about 3.4-5.7 years) under ideal conditions.

  2. ‌Material influence‌ : If high-performance alloy bronze worm gear and carburizing and quenching worm (such as HRC58-62) are used, the service life can be extended to more than 10 years.

2. Key influencing factors

1. Load and working conditions‌ :

  • Heavy load or high-frequency starting and stopping will significantly shorten the life. The actual load must be 1.5-2 times Selection and the material should be strengthened (such as aluminum bronze worm gear).

  • Overload operation may cause accelerated wear of the worm gear and reduce its service life to 1-2 years.


2‌. Lubrication and maintenance‌ :

  • The oil needs to be changed 7-14 days after the first use, and every 2-3 months (long-term operation) or 4-6 months (intermittent operation).

  • Poor lubrication will cause the oil temperature to exceed 80°C and shorten the service life to less than 30,000 hours.

3. Environment and installation‌ :

  • Dusty, high-temperature or humid environments require enhanced sealing and anti-corrosion measures.

  • Uneven installation or excessive vibration will lead to early bearing failure.

3. Suggestions on extending life span

1. Regular maintenance‌ :

  • Check oil quality, seals and gear wear every 3-6 months.

  • Comprehensive maintenance and replacement of worn parts every year.


2. Optimize use‌ :

  • Avoid worm speed exceeding 1500r/min‌.

  • Keep the working environment clean and prevent the intrusion of foreign matter.

4. Typical life span cases

  • ‌Normal maintenance‌ : 5-8 years (about 40,000-70,000 hours)‌.

  • ‌Hard working conditions‌ : 1-3 years (such as mining and metallurgical industries)‌.

In summary, the actual life of WPKS50-30 needs to be evaluated based on specific working conditions and maintenance levels, and can reach more than 5 years under reasonable use.


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