{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GBX0400050701F","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"GBX0400050701F","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400050701F","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400050701F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400050701F planetary gearbox, straight teeth, 40 mm diameter, 5:1 reduction ratio, 14 N.m continuous torque, 94 % efficiency, 55 dB noise level, IP54 shaft output, black anodized aluminium housing.","salesMarkdown":"The GBX0400050701F is a 40 mm-diameter planetary gearbox with a 5:1 reduction ratio, delivering 14 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm (30 °C ambient). That continuous torque figure — not the 22 N.m maximum — is the design-in number for a servo axis that runs cycles all shift; exceed it and the 30,000-hour service life at rated speed starts to compress. Straight-tooth planetary gearing gives this box a 94 % efficiency rating — typical for this class — and a 24 arc.min maximum torsional backlash. That backlash figure is the key constraint for positioning: if the load reverses direction within a cycle, the lost motion at the output eats into the positioning budget. For a pick-and-place axis that indexes in one direction, 24 arc.min is acceptable; for a bi-directional table, you'd look at a lower-backlash variant. The shaft output carries an IP54 ingress rating — sealed against dust and splashing water at the output seal, but the motor interface side is not rated. In a washdown environment, the gearbox needs to be mounted with the motor above the gearbox so water doesn't track down the motor shaft into the pinion seal. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels only Schneider Electric has marked the GBX0400050701F as obsolete. We source it per RFQ — quantities are lot-specific, and availability is confirmed at quote time. No pin-compatible drop-in replacement exists from Schneider; a functional replacement would require re-evaluating the motor interface diameter, the input shaft keyway, and the mounting flange pattern. ## Mechanical limits — axial and radial load capacity at the output The output shaft is rated for 200 N axial force (Fa) and 200 N radial force (Fr) at 100 rpm, with the radial load applied at mid-distance from the output shaft — both figures for a 10,000-hour service life at 30 °C. For the full 30,000-hour rated life, those limits drop to 160 N each. If the driven load applies a belt tension or an overhung gear that exceeds 160 N radial, the bearing life shortens proportionally. ## Lubricated for life — no maintenance access The gearbox is lubricated for life — there is no fill plug, drain, or grease fitting. In a cold storage or freezer application, the grease thickens and the breakaway torque rises; the gearbox should be sized with a 1.5× service factor if the ambient stays below 0 °C for extended periods. Noise level is rated at 55 dB at 1 m, no-load — roughly the sound of a quiet office. Under load, expect a 3–5 dB increase from gear mesh harmonics. For a noise-sensitive environment (cleanroom, laboratory), the straight-tooth profile is inherently louder than a helical planetary; if the 55 dB no-load figure is borderline, a helical box would be quieter at the same torque.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0400050701F Planetary Gearbox, 5:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400050701F planetary gearbox, 5:1 reduction, 14 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Gear Reducers & Gearboxes"],"specifications":{"Efficiency":"94 %","Noise level":"55 dB 1 m, no-load","Gear box type":"Straight teeth","Housing Colour":"Black","Shaft material":"C 45","Reduction ratio":"5:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"1 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"194.7 lbf.in (22 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","Service life in hours":"30000 h 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Additional information":"Lubricated for life","Maximum axial force Fa":"200 N 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C 160 N 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C","IP Degree of Protection":"Shaft output IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"200 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C 160 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"123.9 lbf.in (14 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Gearbox external diameter":"1.6 in (40 mm)","Product or Component Type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"24 arc.min","Ambient Temperature For Operation":"-13...194 °F (-25...90 °C)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/3e6452ab9858939c7ba9603fd0263556.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ca/en/product/GBX0400050701F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-51-24arcmin-14-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400050701F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous output torque of the GBX0400050701F?","answer":"The continuous output torque is 14 N.m (123.9 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. The maximum output torque is 22 N.m (194.7 lbf.in) — that is the peak rating for short-duration acceleration, not the design-in value for continuous duty."},{"question":"What is the torsional backlash of this gearbox?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 24 arc.min. This is the total lost motion at the output when the input reverses direction — typical for a commercial-grade straight-tooth planetary. For precision positioning under bidirectional load, a lower-backlash (8 arc.min or less) gearbox would be needed."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400050701F","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400050701F when reusing this data. 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