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That backlash figure is the one to check if the axis reverses direction under load; for positioning applications, the repeatability starts at that play. ## Mechanical limits — shaft loads and mounting envelope The output shaft accepts 200 N axial force (Fa) and 200 N radial force (Fr) when the load is applied at mid-shaft distance, both at 100 rpm for a 10,000-hour service life. For the full 30,000-hour rating, those drop to 160 N each — plan the overhung load budget accordingly. Torsional rigidity is 1.1 N.m/arcmin, which tells you the wind-up under load. The housing is black anodized aluminium, 40 mm diameter, with IP54 protection at the shaft output — sealed against dust and splash, not submersion. Ambient operating range is -25 to 90 °C. Lubricated for life — no maintenance oil changes. Noise level is 55 dB at 1 m, no-load, which is quiet enough for a lab or light industrial bench but not silent for a clean-room spec. ## Lifecycle reality — obsolete, sourced through independent channels Schneider Electric lists the GBX0400201001F as obsolete. The spec table above carries the full mechanical ratings; confirm the shaft dimensions and mounting interface against your existing axis before committing.","metaTitle":"Schneider GBX0400201001F Planetary Gearbox, 20:1, 20 N.m","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0400201001F planetary gearbox, 20:1 reduction, 20 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency, 40 mm diameter.","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/9ffdeddec3847a8e01f06d763fc027d1.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX0400201001F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-40-mm-reduction-201-28arcmin-20-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0400201001F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous output torque of the GBX0400201001F?","answer":"20 N.m (177.01 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. The maximum intermittent torque is 32 N.m (283.2 lbf.in) at the same speed and temperature, but the 30,000-hour service life rating is tied to the continuous figure."},{"question":"What is the backlash on this gearbox?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 28 arc.min. That is the total play in the output when the input reverses direction — relevant for positioning accuracy in bidirectional motion axes."},{"question":"What shaft loads can the GBX0400201001F handle?","answer":"At 100 rpm and 30 °C, the maximum axial force (Fa) is 200 N for a 10,000-hour life, dropping to 160 N for 30,000 hours. Radial force (Fr) follows the same derating — 200 N at 10,000 hours, 160 N at 30,000 hours, with the force applied at mid-distance from the output shaft."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0400201001F","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/GBX0400201001F 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}}