ATLANTA Drive Systems Inc.

Automatic Lubrication Systems

With open gearing such as rack & pinions, lubrication is extremely critical.  A thin film of grease should always be present on the contacting tooth flanks to ensure that there is no metal-to-metal contact, which can quickly damage the teeth.

All of our rack & pinion load ratings are based on adequate grease lubrication.  If adequate lubrication is not provided to the rack & pinion tooth flanks, their loading carrying capacity and lifetime will be reduced.

Manual lubrication (applied by hand) can be unreliable and inconsistent and reduce the lifetime of the gearing.  It is highly recommended to use our Automatic Lubrication Systems, which precisely pump grease through an applicator directly to the rack and pinion tooth flanks.  This provides continuous lubrication at the tooth flanks, extending the lifetime and maintaining the quality of the gearing.

Although it is not recommended, it is possible to run our Rack & Pinions without lubrication.  To discuss the limitations and concerns of running dry, please consult the factory.