A new informative video has been produced by Boston Gear to help reduce Series 700 worm gear speed reducer failures and premature wear due to lubrication issues. Topics include the importance of adding oil prior to initial usage, adding the correct amount of lubricant  depending on mounting position, and the dangers of using lubricants with EP additives.

The short video can be viewed on the Boston Gear website at bostongear.com or on Altra’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/AltraMotion.
Industry-leading 700 Series gearboxes are hard at work in key markets including material handling conveyors, food processing, aerospace and defense, medical, stage and theater, and amusement rides.

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