Maintenance of a reducer by vibration and wear particles analysis

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the paper is to provide information on wear debris on oil and vibration analysis as predictive maintenance techniques in reducer.

Design/methodology/approach

The estate of a reducer is verified by analyzing the vibration and oil conditions of a test rig under well‐designed conditions utilizing some predictive variables.

Findings

According to the vibration and oil analysis it is found out what it was happening into the reducer without disassembling it.

Practical implications

This paper demonstrates the use of oil debris analysis and vibration analysis as a technique that enhances preventive maintenance practices. The paper helps practitioners to utilize these techniques more effectively.

Originality/value

This paper gives information about two predictive maintenance techniques with a test rig.

Citation

Carlos Gonçalves, A., Carvalho Cunha, R. and Fabiano Lago, D. (2006), "Maintenance of a reducer by vibration and wear particles analysis", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 118-132. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552510610667156