Can high temperature chain oil be used for gear transmission?
May 26, 2023
Sometimes some manufacturers may ask: Can high-temperature chain oil be used for gear transmission? Strictly speaking, this is not feasible. Although they all have lubrication effects, the working conditions are different, and the selected lubricating grease is also different.
The main functional characteristics of high-temperature chain oil are that it does not accumulate carbon or evaporate at high temperatures, has good high and low temperature performance, and has excellent antioxidant properties. Moreover, it has excellent adhesion, will not be thrown out due to chain movement, and has good wear resistance, which can greatly reduce the wear and tear that the chain receives during operation. The use of gears is different. Because Gear Oil is divided into metal gears and plastic gears, the first thing to consider when selecting gear lubricating grease is whether the gear is a plastic gear. If so, the compatibility of gear materials and lubricating grease must be considered. Common materials for plastic gears include PC/ABS/POM/PP/PVC, etc. The most noteworthy material here is PC material. It is necessary to choose a grease that is compatible with PC, otherwise it will cause plastic gears to rupture in the future. And gear lubricating grease has an indispensable characteristic of noise reduction. According to different operating conditions and products, different lubricating oils are used to fully utilize the performance of the grease and better protect the product. Therefore, high-temperature chain oil cannot be used on gear
