Thread: Why use heavy oils in gearbox?
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Default Why use heavy oils in gearbox?
Ivan Vegvary writes:

Educate me why heavy oils are used in gear boxes.

Gear oil film is maintained under extreme pressure. No metal-to-metal
contact despite high pressure at gear contact areas.
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