When using a speed reducer in cold winter, the following two points should be noted:
1. When using a gear reducer in an environment of -40 degrees Celsius, it becomes very difficult to start it again after being shut down overnight due to the low temperature. Why? Because the lubricating oil inside the gear reducer freezes. The solution is to add antifreeze to the original lubricating oil, which will prevent the lubricating oil from freezing in cold environments.
Second: In environments with fluctuating temperatures, higher-performance components should be selected. For example, oil seals or bearings in gear reducers. Thermal expansion and contraction occur in very low temperatures, though the degree of reaction varies. Therefore, for components like oil seals, which are significantly affected by temperature changes, it's best to choose higher-performance ones.
In conclusion, under different operating environments, we need to pay extra attention to the condition of the speed reducer, anticipate problems in advance, identify problems in a timely manner, and resolve problems as soon as possible.
