The subject of this paper is the extension of the durability of multi-stage gear units working in moments or constant overloads. Gear oils in sugar conveyor systems of the DC tray extractor were tested. Lubrication parameters and modifications of this parameter have been studied by adding additional materials to the oil. Additionally, the noise levels emitted by practical transmissions before and the addition of modifiers were measured. The lubrication tests were carried out on a semi-Timken apparatus, for example, friction roller friction – roller, in oils extracted from the gear unit. Sound level tests were performed using the SoundMeter application with a MIC001 microphone adapter. The results confirmed the effectiveness of the modified equipment, which was raised to a higher value, and also the noise level of the working gear was reduced. It has been shown that, in the current operating systems, a method of increasing the lubricant parameters of the gear oils is required, which translates into the durability of the gear pairs during operation.
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