How to Paint Gearboxes: Seal Protection Tips

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|DieQua News, Educational, Product Focus, Videos|

Painting industrial gearboxes is essential for corrosion resistance and long-term durability, but if done improperly, it can compromise a critical component—the shaft seal. Seal failure due to overspray or improper preparation can lead to gearbox oil leaks, contamination, or premature wear that puts your entire system at risk. How can you avoid seal damage when painting a gearbox? This short video from DieQua outlines best practices for painting gearboxes while ensuring seal protection. You’ll learn how to mask critical areas properly, the importance of avoiding direct paint contact with seals, and tips to maintain long-term [...]

Mount Gearheads Vertically

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|DieQua News|

Often times we see customers mount servo gearheads like SESAME incorrectly. In many instances, the first reaction is to mount horizontally, but this is not a good practice. It is essential when installing a gearbox, to do it vertically instead of horizontally. This video explains why.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOF3fve4-k  

DieQua Gearbox Maintenance Tips

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Gearbox Maintenance Tips and Mistakes to Avoid DieQua offers tips for installing, operating, and maintaining gearboxes. Below, we discuss common gearbox maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them. Specifically, our tips include both the error and the preventative measures in each of these scenarios so you can best learn how to maintain a gearbox. Tip 7 - Correctly Mount Servo Gearhead It is incorrect to mount a gearhead horizontally, as it allows for the increasing of some loads associated. This horizontal orientation causes lateral misalignment which shortens the [...]

DieQua at Automate Show 2025 – Booth 615

By |2025-11-13T00:19:02+00:00April 21st, 2025|DieQua News, Educational, Industry News|

On May 12-15, DieQua is participating in the Automate show 2025 in Detroit at the Huntington Place Convention Center. Automate showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. From traditional industrial applications to cutting-edge new technologies, you'll find ways to automate every process in your company. Over the course of the duration of Automate 2025, the following products will be presented: Precision Servo Worm Gearheads Rotary Flange Servo Gearheads NEW Gearsync Helical Reducers! Hypoid Servo Reducers Low Backlash Spiral Bevel Gearboxes Screw Jack Actuators Coupling & Line Shafts There’s still time to register [...]

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