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Efficiency sits at 94 %, which means about 6 % of input power dissipates as heat inside the housing — relevant for thermal modelling in continuous-duty indexing or conveyor applications where the gearbox runs near its rated torque for extended periods. Maximum torsional backlash is 28 arc.min — this is a commercial-grade positioning figure, not a zero-backlash servo-gearbox. If your application indexes to a repeatable stop and holds, this works; for bidirectional reversing with tight positional accuracy, the accumulated backlash across the train will show up as lost motion. ## Load ratings and service life — what the numbers mean for sizing Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient — that is about 3.4 years of continuous operation. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so no maintenance interval for grease changes; the life limit is bearing and gear wear, not lubrication degradation. Maximum radial force (Fr) on the output shaft is 200 N for a 10,000-hour life target, dropping to 160 N if you need the full 30,000-hour service life — both measured with the load applied at mid-distance from the shaft shoulder. Axial force (Fa) follows the same derating curve: 200 N for 10,000 hours, 160 N for 30,000 hours. Shaft output seal is rated IP54 — protected against dust ingress and splashing water, but not submersion or high-pressure washdown. The housing is black anodized aluminium; the shaft is C45 carbon steel. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels Available through independent surplus and broker channels — quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. ## Noise and thermal limits for integration Noise level is 55 dB at 1 m, no-load — this is audible in a quiet lab or office environment but typically masked in a production hall with motors, pumps, and conveyors running. The straight-tooth gear cut contributes more whine than helical gearing; if acoustic signature matters, a helical planetary would be quieter at the same ratio.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0400160701F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400160701F planetary gearbox, 16:1 reduction, 20 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":"16:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"1.1 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"283.2 lbf.in (32 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":"177.01 lbf.in (20 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":"28 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/2ba3810c45b6add12c05e8a23ed993db.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX0400160701F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-161-28arcmin-20-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400160701F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous output torque of the GBX0400160701F?","answer":"20 N.m (177.01 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. Maximum output torque is 32 N.m (283.2 lbf.in) under the same conditions, but continuous duty should be sized against the 20 N.m figure for thermal stability."},{"question":"What compliance documentation is available for this gearbox?","answer":"The gearbox carries an IP54 shaft output seal rating and is lubricated for life. For qualification documentation, request the manufacturer's declaration from the distributor at RFQ time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400160701F","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/GBX0400160701F when reusing this data. 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