{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GBX1200161001F","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"GBX1200161001F","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1200161001F","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1200161001F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1200161001F planetary gearbox, straight teeth, 120 mm diameter, 16:1 reduction ratio, 260 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency, IP54 shaft output.","salesMarkdown":"## 16:1 planetary reduction, 260 N.m continuous — the working envelope The GBX1200161001F is a Schneider Electric planetary gearbox with a 16:1 reduction ratio, straight-tooth gearing, and a 120 mm outer diameter housing. It delivers 260 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm and 30 °C — the figure that governs steady-state sizing for conveyor, indexing, or positioning axes. Peak capability reaches 416 N.m at the same speed and temperature, but the 30,000-hour service life rating is tied to the continuous torque envelope. Exceeding 260 N.m continuously shortens the life below the 30,000-hour baseline. ## Backlash, rigidity, and load limits — fit for precision axes Maximum torsional backlash is 12 arc.min, with a torsional rigidity of 13 N.m/arcmin. For a positioning axis, this means the gearbox wind-up under a 260 N.m load is about 20 arc.min — budget that into the total system compliance budget. Axial load capacity is 2100 N for the 30,000-hour life, rising to 2800 N for a 10,000-hour duty. Radial load at mid-span on the output shaft is 1500 N for the longer life, 2000 N for the shorter. These limits assume 100 rpm at 30 °C; higher speeds reduce the allowable loads. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels Schneider Electric lists the GBX1200161001F as obsolete. The gearbox is available through independent surplus and broker channels — quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. For a BOM that requires this exact ratio and torque class, the only path is the secondary market. A functional replacement would need to match the 120 mm housing diameter, 16:1 ratio, and 260 N.m continuous rating — a different gearbox series will change the mounting interface and shaft dimensions. ## 94 % efficiency, 65 dB noise, IP54 shaft output Efficiency is listed at 94 % — typical for a planetary stage at this ratio. The 6 % loss shows up as heat in the housing; at 260 N.m and 100 rpm the thermal dissipation is roughly 170 W, which the black anodized aluminium housing sinks to ambient across the -25 to 90 °C operating range. Noise level is 65 dB at 1 m, no-load — a straight-tooth planetary at this ratio is inherently noisier than a helical design. The IP54 rating on the shaft output means the seal keeps out dust and splashing water, but the gearbox is not rated for washdown or submersion.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1200161001F Planetary Gearbox, 16:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1200161001F planetary gearbox, 16:1 ratio, 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/e38dfecd6cafea0b183d91d1d6f995b7.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX1200161001F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-120-mm-reduction-161-12arcmin-260-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1200161001F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of GBX1200161001F?","answer":"260 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C. This is the steady-state limit for the 30,000-hour service life. Peak torque is 416 N.m under the same conditions."},{"question":"What is the backlash specification?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 12 arc.min. Combined with a torsional rigidity of 13 N.m/arcmin, the wind-up at continuous torque is approximately 20 arc.min."},{"question":"What compliance documentation is available for GBX1200161001F?","answer":"The evidence does not list specific compliance documents (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC). The gearbox carries an IP54 rating on the shaft output and is lubricated for life. Documentation availability should be confirmed at RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1200161001F","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/GBX1200161001F 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}}