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The gearbox is lubricated for life — no field regreasing interval to schedule. The 25:1 reduction ratio and 12 arc.min maximum torsional backlash define the positioning accuracy. For a 360° output revolution, 12 arc.min corresponds to 0.2° of lost motion under load reversal. ## Mechanical ratings that govern fit Maximum axial force Fa is 2100 N at 100 rpm for the 30,000-hour service life, or 2800 N for a 10,000-hour life. Maximum radial force Fr is 1500 N at 100 rpm for 30,000 hours, or 2000 N for 10,000 hours, with force applied at mid-distance from the output shaft. Shaft output is IP54 — protected against dust ingress and splashing water, but not washdown. The housing is black anodized aluminium with a C 45 steel shaft. Gearbox external diameter is 120 mm. ## Efficiency and noise in system context Rated 94 % efficiency — the 6 % loss converts to heat within the gearbox housing. At 230 N.m and 100 rpm (approximately 2.4 kW input), the thermal loss is about 145 W that must be dissipated through the 120 mm aluminium housing. Noise level is 65 dB at 1 m, no-load. Straight teeth are inherently noisier than helical gearing at higher speeds, but at the rated 100 rpm the 65 dB figure is typical for this class.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1200250553F Planetary Gearbox, 25:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1200250553F planetary gearbox, obsolete. 25:1 reduction, 230 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":"25:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"13 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"3257.07 lbf.in (368 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":"2035.7 lbf.in (230 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/7055182894e87c3dd9fbe49ed4e3728c.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ca/en/product/GBX1200250553F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-120-mm-reduction-251-12arcmin-230-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1200250553F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of GBX1200250553F?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 230 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum output torque is 368 N.m under the same conditions. Both ratings assume the 30,000-hour service life."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1200250553F","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/GBX1200250553F 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}}