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Design the coupling and downstream shafting for the continuous figure; the peak is for acceleration and momentary stalls, not steady running. Efficiency sits at 94 % — typical for a straight-tooth planetary. Helical-gear stages would push this to 96–97 % but add axial length; the straight-tooth design keeps the 40 mm diameter package compact. ## Backlash and load limits — where this gearbox fits and where it doesn't Maximum torsional backlash is 28 arc.min — that's roughly 0.47° of rotational slop at the output shaft under reversing load. Fine for speed reduction or simple on/off indexing; not for servo positioning, pick-and-place, or any application where lost motion causes scrap or rework. Axial force (Fa) is 200 N for a 10000-hour life, dropping to 160 N for the full 30000-hour service life at 100 rpm. Radial force (Fr) follows the same derating curve. Both are measured at mid-span on the output shaft — overhung loads or belt drives that pull the shaft off-centre reduce the allowable radial force further. Service life is 30000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient, and the gearbox is lubricated for life — no oil-change interval to schedule, no breather to maintain. That's about 3.4 years of continuous 24/7 operation before the grease degrades. ## Obsolete — sourcing reality for the GBX0400161401F The 'current' lifecycle-stage flag in the spec table is a data inconsistency — treat the part as end-of-life for BOM planning. Available through independent surplus and broker channels. Quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at the time of quote — no blanket stock commitment. The 40 mm diameter, 16:1 ratio, and 20 Nm continuous torque are the parameters to match if you're evaluating a functional replacement.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0400161401F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400161401F planetary gearbox, 40 mm diameter, 16:1 reduction, 94% efficiency, 20 Nm continuous torque. Obsolete — sourced to order.","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/718021fe6c6e99a70bf42e6f856e4d93.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ca/en/product/GBX0400161401F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-161-28arcmin-20-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400161401F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the GBX0400161401F's efficiency and noise level?","answer":"Efficiency is 94 %. Noise level is 55 dB at 1 m, no-load — roughly the hum of a small fan or a quiet office printer. The straight-tooth gear mesh is noisier than helical, but at 55 dB it won't dominate the machine's acoustic profile in a typical industrial environment."},{"question":"What compliance documentation exists for this gearbox?","answer":"The IP rating is IP54 at the shaft output — splash-proof, not washdown-rated. For compliance documentation, include the request in your RFQ to confirm what the specific lot carries."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400161401F","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/GBX0400161401F when reusing this data. 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