TOPIC:
Gearbox Damage Modes
INSTRUCTOR(S):
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Jesse has been with Timken since 2005 and has extensive experience with the practical application and performance analysis of rolling element bearings in various markets.
His main responsibility is technical application support for a broad industrial customer base, including heavy industries and power transmission across the Americas. He has a heavy focus on Oil & Gas drilling equipment, supporting OEMs and end users alike. Having more than 15 years experience in the bearing industry, he has supported various customer segments and has global engagement with Timken’s other engineering centers of excellence around the world.
His educational background is in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He has attended a number of sales and business courses and also instruct technical training classes internally for the Timken Sales and Engineering Academy, along with external training for distributors, OEMs, and end users.
DETAILS:
One (1) hour presentation, including up to 15 min. Q&A
DESCRIPTION:
Industrial gearboxes are critical components in rotating equipment, with performance and reliability influenced by numerous operational and maintenance variables, including proper installation, condition monitoring practices, lubrication system integrity, and routine inspections. Beyond these factors, gearbox performance can be further enhanced during the repair process by systematically identifying and mitigating prevalent damage mechanisms. This paper presents an overview of common damage modes and outlines engineering best practices to optimize gearbox reliability over its operational life cycle. A case study is also presented, focusing on the application-specific selection of tapered roller bearings in industrial gearboxes subjected to combined radial and axial loads generated by helical gearing. The study demonstrates how proper bearing selection improves operation, durability, and system uptime in demanding industrial environments.