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That continuous torque figure — 1062.09 lbf.in — is the rating that governs steady-state sizing; the maximum output torque of 192 N.m (1699.3 lbf.in) at 100 rpm gives you the overload headroom for acceleration peaks or momentary jams, but the 30000-hour service life is calculated at the continuous rating, not the maximum. Efficiency is listed at 94 %, which means about 6 % of the input power is lost as heat inside the gearbox. For a 120 N.m output at 100 rpm (roughly 1.26 kW mechanical), that's about 75 W of heat to manage — negligible in free air, but worth accounting for if the gearbox is enclosed or mounted near temperature-sensitive components. Backlash is 14 arc.min maximum — this is a standard-precision planetary, not a zero-backlash stage. For positioning axes that reverse direction under load, that 14 arc.min of lost motion at the output translates to about 0.05 mm of linear play at a 100 mm lever arm. If the application needs tighter repeatability, this gearbox is not the right fit. ## Sourcing reality — obsolete, but still specifiable Schneider Electric has marked the GBX0800160554F as obsolete. That means the factory last-time-buy window has closed, and new units are only available through independent surplus and broker channels. For a line-down replacement or a BOM that already carries this gearbox, the practical path is sourcing from independent distribution. If you are planning a new design, look at the current GBX series catalog for an active-frame equivalent; the 80 mm frame size and 16:1 ratio are common enough that a parametric search will turn up a direct replacement from the same family. ## Mechanical interface and load limits The housing is black anodized aluminium, 80 mm external diameter, with a C45 steel output shaft. The shaft output seal is rated IP54 — splash-proof but not submersible, so keep the gearbox above the washdown zone or shield it from direct spray. Torsional rigidity is 6.5 N.m/arcmin — the gearbox twists about 0.15 arcmin per N.m of applied torque. For servo applications with high dynamic response, this stiffness figure determines the bandwidth limit of the axis; a lower rigidity number means the control loop must be tuned with lower gains to avoid oscillation. Maximum axial force on the output shaft is 1200 N for a 10000-hour life at 30 °C, derated to 900 N for the full 30000-hour service life. Radial force limits are 950 N (10000 h) and 650 N (30000 h), with the force applied at mid-span of the output shaft. These are the constraints for belt-drive or overhung-load applications — a direct-coupled load sees negligible radial force, but a belt pulley or chain sprocket will consume a significant portion of the radial budget. The gearbox is lubricated for life and sealed — no maintenance ports, no oil-change interval.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX0800160554F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX0800160554F planetary gearbox, 80 mm, 16:1 ratio, 120 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":"60 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":"6.5 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"1699.3 lbf.in (192 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":"1200 N 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C 900 N 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C","IP Degree of Protection":"Shaft output IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"650 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C 950 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"1062.09 lbf.in (120 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Gearbox external diameter":"3.1 in (80 mm)","Product or Component Type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"14 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/df42457115fdcee7fc1257d6b32cfcbe.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/uk/en/product/GBX0800160554F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-80-mm-reduction-161-14arcmin-120-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX0800160554F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of the GBX0800160554F?","answer":"The continuous output torque is 120 N.m (1062.09 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. The maximum intermittent torque is 192 N.m (1699.3 lbf.in) under the same conditions. The 30000-hour service life rating is based on the continuous torque figure."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX0800160554F","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/GBX0800160554F 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}}