Service factor received a boost from about 1.5 to 2.5. Service factor is a formula that combines external load dynamics, reliability, and gear life of a speed reducer and is used to calculate equivalent horsepower capacity. Each application has its own conditions and operating requirements. It had to be able to hold up to the heat and torque. Compact housings and non-complicated gearing also attracted Waymack to the speed reducer since worn equipment, including speed reducers, is often rebuilt to save money.
Time is money.
If we can rebuild a reducer quickly, that saves us money. Harsh Environment High service factor and easy serviceability ensure a long life for the drive, which operates in one of Hudson Protein's harshest applications. Located in the lower level, cooker equipment runs in extreme heat and exposure to abrasive chemicals. Condensation speeds equipment wear. And, variations in cooker loads test the durability of the drive system.