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Continuous output torque is 260 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C; maximum output torque reaches 416 N.m under the same conditions — this peak figure governs overload events like start-up or momentary jams. Torsional rigidity is 13 N.m/arcmin, meaning each 13 N.m of applied torque twists the output shaft by one arc-minute. For positioning applications, this stiffness combines with the 12 arc-min maximum backlash to define the total lost motion under load. ## Service life and maintenance envelope Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C — roughly 3.4 years of continuous operation at that speed. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so no oil changes or regreasing intervals are scheduled within that window. Axial force (Fa) is limited to 2100 N for the full 30,000-hour life, or 2800 N for a 10,000-hour duty cycle. Radial force (Fr) is 1500 N for 30,000 hours, 2000 N for 10,000 hours, measured at mid-span on the output shaft. These limits protect the output bearings — exceeding them shortens service life. ## Environmental and mechanical fit The gearbox external diameter is 120 mm — this is the envelope the mounting bracket or flange must clear. Shaft output sealing is IP54, which keeps dust and splashing water out of the output seal area but does not protect the motor-side input. The housing is black anodized aluminium; the shaft is C45 medium-carbon steel. Noise level at 1 m, no-load, is 65 dB — comparable to a quiet office environment, not a machine shop floor. ## Efficiency and thermal behaviour Listed efficiency is 94 %. This means 6 % of the input power is lost as heat inside the gearbox. At 260 N.m continuous output torque and 100 rpm, the mechanical power is about 2.7 kW; the 6 % loss equals roughly 160 W of heat that must be dissipated through the aluminium housing to the surrounding air.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1200160553F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1200160553F planetary gearbox, 16:1 reduction, 260 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":"65 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":"13 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"3681.9 lbf.in (416 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":"2100 N 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C 2800 N 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C","IP Degree of Protection":"Shaft output IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"1500 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C 2000 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"2301.2 lbf.in (260 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Gearbox external diameter":"4.7 in (120 mm)","Product or Component Type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"12 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/c24f0f6916ab667dfe04f71c1513c243.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX1200160553F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-120-mm-reduction-161-12arcmin-260-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1200160553F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of GBX1200160553F?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 260 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum output torque is 416 N.m under the same conditions."},{"question":"What is the reduction ratio and backlash of this gearbox?","answer":"Reduction ratio is 16:1. Maximum torsional backlash is 12 arc-minutes. Torsional rigidity is 13 N.m/arcmin."},{"question":"What is the service life and does it need lubrication?","answer":"Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no scheduled oil changes or regreasing within that period."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1200160553F","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/GBX1200160553F when reusing this data. 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