How do I correctly install the breather on the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox?

If required / on request, the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox is equipped with oil holes and a breather is supplied. As the gearbox can be used in different mounting positions, installation is only carried out after final installation. The breather must always be mounted on the uppermost oil hole. What must be observed before installing the breather on the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox? The breather is only relevant for versions with oil holes. The breather must be mounted on the uppermost oil hole. Installation may only be carried out after final installation. If installed too early, oil may leak during transport. How do I install the breather on the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox step by step? Position the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox according to the intended mounting position. Loosen the sealing screw at the intended position. Mount the elbow on the housing. Ensure that the elbow opening points upwards. Fasten the breather valve to the elbow. Use liquid sealant for the elbow and breather valve if recommended. Instruction manual | Bevel gearboxes | Chapter 6 #icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 svg {position:relative; top: 3px !important; left: 0;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 .has-svgicon {display:block;position:relative;padding-left: 24px;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 svg {margin-left: -24px;margin-right: 6px;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 .text-below {margin-top: -6px;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 svg {width:18px;height:auto;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3.aligncenter {text-align:center;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 .has-svgicon svg, #icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 .has-svgicon svg path {fill:#555555 !important;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 a svg path {fill:#555555 !important;}#icon-before-text-block_f18a5d1b94c74dc1ba1ffeac487a3cd3 a:hover svg path {fill:#a77f4e !important;}

How do I correctly install the breather on the ZK bevel gearbox?

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Jonathan Mildner | Head of Sales Technology

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31.03.2026

If required / on request, the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox is equipped with oil holes and a breather is supplied. As the gearbox can be used in different mounting positions, installation is only carried out after final installation. The breather must always be mounted on the uppermost oil hole.

What must be observed before installing the breather on the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox?

The breather is only relevant for versions with oil holes.
The breather must be mounted on the uppermost oil hole.
Installation may only be carried out after final installation.
If installed too early, oil may leak during transport.

How do I install the breather on the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox step by step?

Position the ZIMM ZK bevel gearbox according to the intended mounting position.
Loosen the sealing screw at the intended position.
Mount the elbow on the housing.
Ensure that the elbow opening points upwards.
Fasten the breather valve to the elbow.
Use liquid sealant for the elbow and breather valve if recommended.

Instruction manual | Bevel gearboxes | Chapter 6

Jonathan Mildner | Head of Sales Technology

Jonathan Mildner heads the Sales Technology department at ZIMM. He is responsible for the design and safe integration of screw jacks, electromechanical actuators, and drive technology – including accessories from the ZIMM modular system, clearly defined interfaces, the safety concept, and complete documentation; he provides technical support for manufacturing to drawing (special parts/adaptations).

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