What are the precautions when maintaining VF series worm gear reducer
Publish Time: 2025-07-04 Origin: Site
When maintaining the VF series worm gear reducer, you need to pay attention to lubricant inspection, temperature monitoring, sealing inspection, etc., as follows:
Lubricant oil management : After 150-400 hours of operation for the first time, the lubricant must be replaced, and the oil change cycle will be less than or equal to 4000 hours. Regularly check the amount and quality of the oil to ensure sufficient lubricating oil, and replace the oil mixed with impurities or spoiled in time. When replenishing lubricating oil, the same oil as the original brand must be used.
Temperature monitoring : The maximum temperature allowed by the reducer is 60℃, and the maximum oil temperature cannot exceed 100℃. If the temperature is too high, the machine should be shut down to check to see if there are problems such as excessive load, poor heat dissipation or insufficient lubrication.
Sealing inspection : Check the sealing area regularly and check whether there is any oil leakage every three days. If oil leakage is found, replace aging or damaged seals in time. Preferred seals made of silicone rubber can be selected, which have better high temperature resistance.
Operating status monitoring : Listen to the reducer frequently for abnormal noise. If you hear the 'click' sound, it may cause the tooth surface to peel off. At the same time, check whether the reducer has abnormal vibration and whether there is any odor in mechanical and electrical parts. If there is any abnormality, shut down the machine and repair it in time.
Load management : Overload operation of equipment is strictly prohibited. The worm gear and worm speed reduction device is low. Overload operation may lead to a sharp increase in temperature and aggravate the wear of worm gear and worm gear. Regularly check the alignment of the coupling to reduce the wear of the tooth surface by vibration.
Wear inspection : Small inspection can be performed every 3 months and large inspection can be performed about 6 months to check whether the worm gear is excessively worn. If the lubricating oil turns black or contains metal debris, it should be replaced immediately and the worm gear should be disassembled for inspection.
Environmental requirements : The ambient temperature of the reducer is -10℃-+40℃. If you exceed this range, you need to consult the manufacturer. If the reducer is stored or deactivated for 4-6 months, if there is no lubricant between the oil seal and the box, it is recommended to replace the oil seal to prevent the oil seal rubber from aging and losing its elasticity and causing performance to decline.