Tooth Fracturing and Spalling
Overland conveyor gearboxes under sustained heavy tonnage loads experience progressive tooth root cracking and pitch-line spalling, particularly when material surges impose shock loads beyond design parameters. Coal dust ingress and inadequate lubrication accelerate this degradation, eventually causing catastrophic tooth failure and gearbox lockup. Early detection through vibration analysis and immediate repair prevents extended downtime and secondary damage to coupling and drive components.