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Overview of our service and maintenance recommendations for high-performance gear units

Service and maintenance activity (excerpt) Plant operator Voith
Daily    
  • Observe and record operating behavior (for example, speeds, bearing temperature)
X  
Weekly    
  • Visually inspect the gearboxes and all attached components for externally visible damage and oil leaks
X  
4 000 hrs of operation / every 3-6 months    
  • Oil analysis
  • Check the spare parts and their preservation
X X
8 000 hrs of operation / 1 year of operation ("Minor inspection")    
  • Check tools and accessories for proper condition
  • Check the bolted connections
  • Check the housing alignment
  • Visually inspect the gearbox interior, the toothing, the toothing contact pattern
  • Check, clean, replace the oil filters
  • Perform a functional check of the instrumentation
X X
Every 20 000 hrs of operation / after 2-3 years ("Major inspection")    
  • As above
  • Visually inspect the journal bearings
  • Check the necessary clearances
    • Check the alignment of the gearbox with respect to the input and output
  X
After 40 000 hrs of operation / after 5-6 years ("Minor overhaul")    
  • As above
  • Complete examination of all individual parts of the gearbox
  • Check for white metal binding defects in bearings
  • Crack testing of all parts that transmit torque
  X
After 80 000 hrs of operation / after 10 years ("Major overhaul")    
  • Detailed examination of the gearbox or gear set at the main workshop in Sonthofen
  X

 

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