Reasons for reduced CVT life

The maximum lifespan of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is reduced due to relative motion and wear between the two surfaces. Wear is the process by which surface damage produces wear debris with secondary effects. When two surfaces come into frictional contact, one or more of the following effects occur on the surface layers.

(1) The micro-shredding grinding particle spray gun removes fine metal particles or causes deformation under plastic flow.

(2) Plastic deformation and elastic-plastic deformation, due to high partial pressure, this deformation occurs in specific areas of the surface. When the surface comes into contact with a person, it contacts the microscopic roughness and inhomogeneity.

(3) Surface fatigue of continuously variable transmission equipment is due to the lack of repeated elastic deformation of the surface caused by the influence of wave force.

(4) Local heating: When there is high pressure and high speed, due to insufficient heat conduction caused by friction, the local temperature can be increased or the surface can be melted (welded).