In recent years gearbox technology has advanced and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) have
required gear oils to meet the lubrication requirements of these new designs. Modern gearboxes operate
under severe conditions and maintain their reliability to ensure end-user productivity. The latest generation of
industrial gear lubricants can provide enhanced performance even under extreme operating conditions for
optimal reliability and reduced cost of operation.
This paper describes how gear lubricants function in gearboxes and discusses the facts vs. myths of industrial
gear lubricants. The paper will show how advanced gear lubricant technology can optimize the life of the
gears, bearings and seals, resulting in reduced cost of operation. Opportunities to use advanced synthetic
gear lubricants to achieve operational benefits in the areas of improved energy efficiency, wider operating
temperature ranges, extended oil drain intervals and equipment life will be discussed.