Gear Pump Lubrication

Modified on Sunday, 01 February 2015 11:50 PM by mpieler — Categorized as: Extrusion Hints

Gear pump lubrication
Vol. 23 #3, Dec. 1996

When assembling a gear pump after inspection or service, be sure to thoroughly coat the internal parts with a molycote type lubricant, to provide lubrication to the internal parts during startup, before the plastic melt enters the pump.

- Dan Smith

See also:

Gear pump assembly
Gear box oil
Gear pump changes
Gear pumps
Inconsistent gear pump output

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