A Review on Selection of Gear Drive Lubricating Oil

Abstract

Under fluctuating environmental and operational conditions, gears failed. The gears' failure modes are divided into two categories: lubricated (pitting, flank wear etc.) and strength-based.  The failure modes associated with the lubrication can be avoided and minimized by adequately selecting the lubricant. The present work presents a review of different types of oil used for the gearbox and additives. Further, the selection process based on the AGMA standard AGMA 9005 is discussed.