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Maximum output torque reaches 32 N.m under the same conditions, giving a 1.6× overload margin for acceleration or momentary load spikes before the gear teeth yield. ## Lifecycle and sourcing — obsolete, sourced on request Schneider Electric lists this GBX0400161001F as obsolete — no longer in active factory production. Available through independent surplus and broker channels; quantities and pricing are confirmed at RFQ against your BOM line. ## Efficiency and thermal behaviour at the load point 94 % efficiency at rated load means 6 % of the input power dissipates as heat inside the gearbox housing — for a 20 N.m output at 100 rpm (roughly 210 W mechanical), the thermal loss is about 13 W. The black anodised aluminium housing (40 mm outer diameter) acts as the heat sink; the operating ambient range of -25 to 90 °C sets the enclosure temperature limit for adjacent components. Lubricated for life — no field regreasing interval, which simplifies maintenance but means the grease fill and seal condition determine the 30,000-hour service life at rated load. ## Shaft loading and overhung load constraints Maximum radial force on the output shaft is 200 N at 100 rpm for a 10,000-hour life, dropping to 160 N for the full 30,000-hour rating — both measured at mid-span on the shaft extension. Maximum axial force Fa is similarly 200 N (10,000 h) and 160 N (30,000 h) at 100 rpm — these limits govern belt-tension or direct-coupling loads on the output side. Shaft output IP54 rating means the output seal resists dust ingress and splashing water; the motor-side interface is unsealed and relies on the mating motor flange for environmental protection.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0400161001F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400161001F planetary gearbox, 16:1 ratio, 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/c6c98208e751cd0c37a2515e3d1fe423.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX0400161001F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-161-28arcmin-20-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400161001F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the GBX0400161001F and get a price?","answer":"We source this obsolete part through independent distribution against an RFQ. Submit your BOM quantity for a current price and availability confirmation."},{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of the GBX0400161001F?","answer":"20 N.m (177.01 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient — this is the sustained output torque before thermal limits are reached."},{"question":"What efficiency does the GBX0400161001F achieve?","answer":"94 % efficiency at rated load, which means roughly 6 % of input power is lost as heat in the gearbox."},{"question":"What noise level does the GBX0400161001F produce?","answer":"55 dB at 1 m under no-load conditions — this is the acoustic floor; loaded operation will be slightly louder depending on the motor and coupling."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400161001F","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/GBX0400161001F when reusing this data. 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