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Efficiency is listed at 94 %, which means about 6 % of the input power is lost as heat in the gear mesh and bearings — typical for a single-stage planetary. The 55 dB noise level at 1 m, no-load, puts it in the range of a quiet office printer; suitable for operator-adjacent packaging, assembly, or pick-and-place cells where acoustic emissions are a constraint. ## Load capacity and bearing limits Maximum axial force on the output shaft is 200 N at 100 rpm for a 10,000-hour life, derating to 160 N for the full 30,000-hour service life. Radial force follows the same pattern: 200 N at mid-shaft for 10,000 hours, 160 N for 30,000 hours. These limits govern the overhung load from a belt pulley or coupling — exceed them and the output bearing life drops below the rated 30,000 h. Torsional rigidity is 1.1 N·m/arcmin, and maximum torsional backlash is 28 arcmin. For indexing or positioning applications, that backlash figure sets the repeatability floor — a 28 arcmin lost motion at the output means the load position can vary by nearly half a degree before the gear train picks up. If the application needs tighter positioning, a lower-backlash gearbox (e.g. 10 arcmin or less) would be the correct choice. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no scheduled grease changes. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels Schneider Electric lists the GBX0400200552F as obsolete. The part is available through independent surplus and broker channels; quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. There is no pin-compatible direct replacement in the current GBX catalog — a substitution would require checking the mounting flange, shaft diameter, and overall length against the application envelope. The housing is black anodized aluminium; the output shaft is C45 steel. Shaft output seal is rated IP54 — splash-proof but not submersible. The unit ships as a single piece; no mounting accessories or mating hardware are included in the package.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0400200552F Planetary Gearbox, 20:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400200552F planetary gearbox, 20:1 reduction, 32 N·m max torque, 94% efficiency, 55 dB noise. 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":"20:1","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/34aedbd69af0b917c933d05643f0d940.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX0400200552F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-201-28arcmin-20-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400200552F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of GBX0400200552F?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 20 N·m at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. Maximum intermittent torque is 32 N·m at the same speed."},{"question":"How can I order GBX0400200552F or check availability?","answer":"The gearbox is obsolete but available through independent supply channels."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400200552F","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/GBX0400200552F when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}