How long does the gearbox of a truck last?

October 16, 2023

The answer depends on different aspects as the use, maintenance or condition of its components, topic that we address in this article.

A truck driver can shift gears, approximately, one million times in a year. This high number of activations entails a considerable wear of the mobile parts in transmission systems, which added to the damage caused by high temperatures and vibrations of the vehicle, results in very demanding working conditions for this type of components.

For this reason, at Cojali we consider it fundamental that all elements integrating a gearbox are designed and manufactured correctly to guarantee optimal operation.

Our engineering team has developed test benches capable of carrying out accelerated life tests that subject our products to stress tests in environments under controlled temperature and corrosion conditions. This enables us to guarantee the component durability during its useful life, as well as its correct operation.

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