What are the characteristics of selecting lubricants for enclosed gears?
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Enclosed gear oils emphasize extreme pressure anti-wear properties, oxidation stability, etc. Gear classification: Gears are classified into open and enclosed types, and gear oils should be used accordingly. Enclosed gears are installed in precisely machined and tightly sealed housings; open gears have no dust covers or casings, with the gears fully exposed to the environment. Differences in gear oils: Enclosed gear oils are used in enclosed gearboxes, while gear oils are used in gearboxes without enclosures or semi-enclosed gearboxes; enclosed gear oils are classified by their 40°C kinematic viscosity grades, whereas open gear oils are classified by their 100°C kinematic viscosity grades; enclosed gear oils particularly emphasize requirements for extreme pressure anti-wear properties and oxidation stability; open gear oils require good adhesion and cohesion properties, which enclosed gear oils lack.