Will temperature affect the operation of precision planetary gear units?

Precision planetary speed reducers are used in various fields of our lives, and their functions are superior to those of ordinary planetary speed reducers. Many users and friends know that the use of lubricating oil can affect the operation of planetary gear units. Will temperature also affect the use of planetary gear units? The limiting operating temperature of insulating materials refers to the hottest temperature in the winding insulation of planetary gear units during operation within the planned expected lifespan. If the working temperature exceeds the extreme working temperature of the material for a long time, the aging of the insulation will increase and the lifespan will be greatly shortened. Therefore, temperature is one of the main factors affecting the service life of precision planetary gear units during operation.

The temperature rise is the temperature difference between the precision planetary gear unit and the environment, which is caused by the heating of the planetary gear unit. Temperature rise is an important policy in the planning and operation of precision planetary gear units, indicating the degree of heating of precision planetary gear units. During operation, if the temperature rise of planetary gear units suddenly increases, it indicates that there is a problem with the planetary gear units, or the air ducts are blocked or the load is too heavy.

When the iron core of a precision planetary reducer in operation is exposed to an alternating magnetic field, it will produce iron loss, copper loss after the winding is energized, and other stray losses. These will increase the temperature of the precision planetary reducer. On the other hand, planetary gear units also dissipate heat. When heating and heat dissipation remain normal, the equilibrium condition is reached, and the temperature no longer rises and stabilizes at a level. When heat is added or heat dissipation is reduced, the balance is damaged, causing the temperature to continue to rise, expanding the temperature difference, adding heat dissipation, and reaching a new balance at another higher temperature.

Precision planetary gear units can be affected by temperature during operation, so it is necessary to maintain a stable temperature during the operation of the planetary gear unit, in order to make the planetary gear unit work better and extend its service life.