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  • hajis
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    Hi everyone, violent jerking under heavy ore load combined with brass flakes in the sump means your planetary carrier bushings or thrust washers are actively disintegrating.

    Abrasive mine dust mixed with oil acts like liquid sandpaper, quickly grinding down precision gear teeth and causing severe mesh binding. Never run a jerking drive unit under load, as loose metal silt will travel through the oil passages and ruin the main Cotta casing.

    Immediately isolate the conveyor, pull the side inspection cover, and measure total shaft backlash. Booking a professional gearbox repair will prevent complete shaft seizure and protect your assembly. You will avoid massive plant downtime by completing a timely gearbox repair.

    in reply to: Is Planetary Sun Gear Failure Imminent? #23632

    hajis
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    hajis

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