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Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products

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Originally Posted by M. Mellott View Post
Love the new product lines, especially the VersaPlanetary Gearboxes! Do these gearboxes require any grease/lubricant, and if so, is it already applied to the gearbox when we receive it?
Mike,
For our gearboxes with aluminum gears, the teflon infused ceramic coating greatly increases the wear resistance of the gears. That said, teams should probably apply a light coating of white lithium grease to ensure longevity. We know many of you will want to be able to use these items for many years, and this will help make that possible.

The VersaPlanetary gearboxes use high-strength hardened steel gears.

At this time, we are not planning to grease the gears before shipping.

-John

Last edited by JVN : 10-12-2012 at 21:07.
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