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Efficiency is listed at 94 % — a meaningful figure for long-run applications where every percentage point of loss compounds into heat and energy cost. ## Backlash, noise, and service life — what they mean for fit Maximum torsional backlash is 20 arc.min — this is a standard-precision class, not a zero-backlash unit, so it suits positioning where the cumulative error from gear train and motor encoder can be absorbed by the controller's backlash compensation or where the load doesn't reverse direction frequently. Noise level is 55 dB at 1 m, no-load — quiet enough for a production floor near operators without hearing protection, though the actual level under load depends on the motor and mounting stiffness. Service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C — roughly 3.4 years of continuous running. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so no maintenance interval for oil changes. ## Sourcing and lifecycle reality Available through independent surplus and broker channels; quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. No pin-compatible direct replacement from the same family is documented, so a BOM revision or alternative gearbox selection may be required.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0600401003F Planetary Gearbox, 40:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0600401003F planetary gearbox, 40:1 ratio, 40 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency. Obsolete, sourced to order against RFQ.","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":"40:1","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":"566.4 lbf.in (64 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":"354.03 lbf.in (40 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/ee01f92b58a50919b2d24112e84a33ab.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX0600401003F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-60-mm-reduction-401-20arcmin-40-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0600401003F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is GBX0600401003F's continuous torque rating?","answer":"40 N.m (354.03 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C."},{"question":"What noise level does GBX0600401003F produce?","answer":"55 dB at 1 m, no-load. Actual noise under load depends on the motor and mounting stiffness."},{"question":"What is the expected service life of GBX0600401003F?","answer":"30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C. The gearbox is lubricated for life, requiring no maintenance for oil changes."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0600401003F","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/GBX0600401003F 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}}