Application of gearboxes in mining machines/equipment

Abstrakt

The mining industry has a high demand for mining support equipment. The growing demand for raw materials results in an increased supply of equipment that streamlines the achievement of intended goals. This article presents the basic gearboxes used in the mining machinery and equipment. It describes the basic classification of gear transmissions and presents the basic technical parameters of gear transmissions used in hard coal mines. Machines used in hard coal mining are particularly susceptible to failure, which negatively impacts the efficiency of mining plants. The stringent requirements for failure-free operation have forced manufacturers to ensure the longest possible operating time of their machines. Conclusions drawn from observing the operation of the currently used machines have allowed manufacturers of gear transmissions/reducers to determine actions aimed primarily at extending the operating life of drive units for raw material extraction.