Hardened vs Soft Gear Teeth
Breathing and Pressure Effects
Moisture Contamination in Gearboxes
Differences in gear tooth hardness strongly affect wear mechanisms and typical damage patterns observed during inspections.
Pressure changes caused by temperature fluctuations play an important role in contamination and long‑term gearbox condition.
Moisture ingress is a common inspection finding and a key driver of oil degradation, corrosion and premature wear.
