Twin-taper bushings present several challenges during removal. In many cases, the threaded removal holes in the flange can become badly corroded and strip out, requiring the bushing to be broken with a sledge hammer. Additionally, opposed twin tapers must be moved along the shaft out of the unit taper, a maneuver which often proves difficult. Extending Equipment Life Combating the damaging conditions is no easy task. Current maintenance programs call for routine oil checks of speed reducers.
Lubrication plays an especially important role.
Stack fans alleviate some of the overheating concerns and oil filters keep lubricant clean longer, despite difficult conditions. Most importantly, by using a unique speed reducer with better reliability and service characteristics, Waymack has improved his production potential as well as reduced the overall maintenance costs. Over time, other cookers will receive the new speed reducers. We expect to get many good years of operation out of this speed reducer.