{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GBX0600201003F","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"GBX0600201003F","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0600201003F","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0600201003F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0600201003F planetary gearbox, straight teeth, 60 mm diameter, 20:1 reduction, 44 N.m continuous output torque, 94% efficiency, IP54 shaft output.","salesMarkdown":"## 20:1 reduction in a 60 mm package — what the ratings mean The GBX0600201003F is a 60 mm-diameter planetary gearbox with a 20:1 reduction ratio, delivering 44 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum output torque reaches 70 N.m under the same conditions — the continuous figure governs steady-state conveyor or indexing duty, while the maximum covers short-duration peak loads during acceleration or reversing. Rated efficiency is 94 %, meaning roughly 6 % of input power is lost as heat through the straight-tooth gear mesh. For a servo or stepper motor feeding into this box, that heat stays inside the black anodised aluminium housing — the -25 to 90 °C operating range accounts for the internal temperature rise plus ambient. Noise measures 58 dB at 1 m, no-load — about the level of a quiet office printer. Under load the straight-tooth mesh will be slightly louder than a helical box, but the 20 arc-min maximum torsional backlash keeps the acoustic signature predictable across the 30,000-hour service life at rated speed. ## Sourcing an obsolete planetary gearbox The 30,000-hour rated life at 100 rpm and 30 °C means a unit already in service may have limited remaining runway. For a BOM freeze or line-down replacement, the practical move is to quote against the RFQ and confirm the available quantity before committing the maintenance window. A parametric replacement would need to match the 60 mm housing diameter, 20:1 ratio, 44 N.m continuous torque, and the shaft output IP54 seal — each of which is a separate constraint. ## Mechanical limits that govern the fit Maximum axial force on the output shaft is 450 N for the full 30,000-hour life, or 600 N if you accept a 10,000-hour service interval. Radial force follows the same pattern: 340 N at mid-shaft for 30,000 hours, 500 N for 10,000 hours — both at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Overhung loads from belt drives or chain sprockets must stay within these bounds or the bearing life drops sharply. Torsional rigidity is 2.5 N.m/arcmin — the shaft twists 1 arc-minute for every 2.5 N.m of applied torque. In a positioning axis, this wind-up adds to the 20 arc-min backlash; the combined lost motion determines whether the axis holds the required repeatability. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no oil-change interval, no breather port. The IP54 shaft output seal keeps dust and splash out of the bearing cavity, but the housing itself is not sealed against washdown; the black anodised aluminium resists corrosion in dry indoor environments.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0600201003F Planetary Gearbox, 20:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0600201003F planetary gearbox, 60 mm diameter, 20:1 ratio, 44 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":"58 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":"2.5 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"619.6 lbf.in (70 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":"450 N 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C 600 N 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C","IP Degree of Protection":"Shaft output IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"340 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C 500 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"389.4 lbf.in (44 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Gearbox external diameter":"2.4 in (60 mm)","Product or Component Type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"20 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/7052a7fbc4d5adf8fdca8eb0d7f26fc5.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ca/en/product/GBX0600201003F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-60-mm-reduction-201-20arcmin-44-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0600201003F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for GBX0600201003F?","answer":"Pricing and stock are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ. Because the part is obsolete, availability varies by lot; submit the BOM quantity and we will check the independent channel inventory before committing."},{"question":"What is GBX0600201003F's listed efficiency?","answer":"94 % — roughly 6 % of input power is lost as heat through the straight-tooth planetary mesh. This is typical for a single-stage planetary box at 20:1 ratio."},{"question":"What is GBX0600201003F's listed noise level?","answer":"58 dB at 1 m, no-load — comparable to a quiet office environment. Under load the straight-tooth mesh will be slightly louder than a helical gearbox, but the noise stays predictable across the rated service life."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0600201003F","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/GBX0600201003F 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}}