Analysis of Oil Used for Factory-Outgoing Cycloidal Pinwheel Reducers

At the factory, cycloidal pinwheel reducers are typically filled with lubricating grease, such as molybdenum disulfide-2 or ZL-2 lithium-based grease.
It should be noted that manufacturers generally do not fill the reducer with lubricating oil at the time of shipment to facilitate handling and transportation. Instead, suitable lubricating oil should be injected before actual use. In a normal temperature environment, it is recommended to use N150 extreme pressure industrial gear oil.
Regarding the oil change interval, there are important regulations: after the reducer runs for the first 200 hours, the first oil change must be carried out, and the residual dirty oil must be thoroughly removed during the change. After the initial oil change, if the reducer works continuously for more than 10 hours a day, the lubricating oil should be changed every 3 months; if it works no more than 10 hours a day, the oil should be changed every 6 months. For reducers that have not been used for a long time (usually more than 12 months), the lubricating oil must be changed before being put back into use. Moreover, it is strictly forbidden to mix different types of lubricating oils to avoid affecting the normal operation and service life of the reducer.
In addition, the frequency of lubricating oil changes should be appropriately adjusted according to the actual working environment and load conditions of the reducer. For example, in environments with high temperature, high humidity, or heavy dust, the lubricating oil may deteriorate more quickly and require more frequent changes. Regularly checking the color, odor, and viscosity of the lubricating oil can also help detect problems in a timely manner and ensure the good operating condition of the reducer.
In summary, correctly selecting and timely changing the lubricating oil for cycloidal pinwheel reducers is of great significance for extending the service life of the reducer, improving work efficiency, and ensuring the stable operation of the equipment.