Kiln & Mill Open Gear Drive Lubrication Map
Kilns, ball mills and dryers turn on huge open gears. A tenacious open-gear grease prevents pitting and keeps the drum turning.
Click a number to see the product for that point. HUSKEY™ picks follow HUSKEY’s application chart; Shrieve, Luneta and transformer fluid picks follow the makers’ data. Always follow the equipment maker’s manual.
- 1Girth gear & pinionHUSKEY™ Open Gear GreaseA tenacious, high-film-strength grease that clings to tooth faces and stops pitting.Typical interval: Continuous spray or per maker schedule.
- 2Support roller bearingsHUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease
- 3Main reducerHUSKEY™ Enclosed Gear Oils
- 4Drive motor bearingsHUSKEY™ Coolube Grease
Kiln & Mill Open Gear Drive Lubrication Questions
What lubricant should I use on kiln & mill open gear drive girth gear & pinion?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Open Gear Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ Lube-O-Seal where NSF H1 food-grade is required. A tenacious, high-film-strength grease that clings to tooth faces and stops pitting. Typical interval: Continuous spray or per maker schedule.
What lubricant should I use on kiln & mill open gear drive support roller bearings?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ Lube-O-Seal where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Huge loads at slow speed and high heat. Needs a tough, heat-stable grease. Typical interval: Every 1 to 4 weeks.
What lubricant should I use on kiln & mill open gear drive main reducer?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Enclosed Gear Oils for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ 15A14 Series Lube Oils where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Heavily loaded gears. Choose the heavy-load gear oil. Typical interval: Check level weekly. Change per maker.
What lubricant should I use on kiln & mill open gear drive drive motor bearings?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Coolube Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ 775 FMG Grease where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Full-speed bearings need a smooth high-speed grease. Typical interval: Every 3 to 6 months.
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