21-04-2017, 12:18 PM
Although a full on-site inspection of the gearbox is desirable in many situations, there may be limitations limiting the scope of inspection, such as cost, time, accessibility, and qualified personnel.
Cost and downtime can be perceived as prohibitive by management, but detecting a problem in its earliest stages can save time and money in the long run. While it may seem too difficult to make a thorough inspection, a simple visual inspection of gear contact patterns through an inspection port can prevent future catastrophic failures. If there is no internal inspection experience, an expert can be hired to perform the inspection and train the staff.
Overcoming the restrictions to allow an inspection can help prolong the life of the gearbox and prevent catastrophic failure. This could save time, money, personal injury and damage to adjacent equipment.
Cost and downtime can be perceived as prohibitive by management, but detecting a problem in its earliest stages can save time and money in the long run. While it may seem too difficult to make a thorough inspection, a simple visual inspection of gear contact patterns through an inspection port can prevent future catastrophic failures. If there is no internal inspection experience, an expert can be hired to perform the inspection and train the staff.
Overcoming the restrictions to allow an inspection can help prolong the life of the gearbox and prevent catastrophic failure. This could save time, money, personal injury and damage to adjacent equipment.