Root Cause Analysis of Water Contamination in Industrial Gearboxes

Root Cause Analysis of Water Contamination in Industrial Gearboxes

Routinely monitoring both equipment and lubricant can identify the onset of contamination and effectively identify their root cause.

Root Cause Analysis of Water Contamination in Industrial Gearboxes - Case Study

This case study illustrates how routinely monitoring equipment and lubricant condition can effectively identify the root cause of water contamination in two Autoclave gearboxes critical to a chemical manufacturing plant’s operations.

In this case study you'll:

  • Learn more about the investigation into the source of water found in an Autoclave gearbox and how it allowed maintenance personnel to take corrective action before abnormal wear began to negatively impact operational costs.