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The straight-tooth design offers higher efficiency at the cost of slightly more noise compared to helical, but the 94 % efficiency figure is competitive for this class — expect minimal thermal loss in the gear mesh. Continuous output torque is 450 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C; maximum output torque peaks at 720 N.m under the same conditions. The margin between continuous and max (450 vs 720 N.m) gives a 1.6× overload capacity — useful for intermittent peak loads like indexing or start-up transients. ## Torsional rigidity, backlash, and service life Torsional rigidity is 38 N.m/arcmin — this governs positioning accuracy under load; a higher number means less twist per unit torque. Maximum torsional backlash is 6 arc.min, which is typical for a precision planetary stage and acceptable for most positioning axes without a separate servo compensation. Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no re-greasing schedule, which simplifies maintenance in sealed or hard-to-access installations. ## Load ratings: axial and radial forces Maximum axial force Fa is 6000 N for a 30,000-hour life at 100 rpm and 30 °C, or 8000 N for a reduced 10,000-hour life. Maximum radial force Fr is 4200 N for 30,000 hours, or 6000 N for 10,000 hours, with the force applied at mid-distance from the output shaft. These limits define the overhung load the output bearing can sustain — exceeding them shortens life or causes premature bearing failure. ## Environmental and mechanical specs Shaft output seal is rated IP54 — splash-proof but not submersible; suitable for dry indoor environments or protected outdoor enclosures. Shaft material is C45 steel; housing is black anodized aluminium. Noise level at 1 m, no-load, is 70 dB — roughly the level of a vacuum cleaner, so acoustic enclosures may be needed in noise-sensitive areas.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600050553F Planetary Gearbox, 5:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600050553F planetary gearbox, 5:1 ratio, 450 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":"70 dB 1 m, no-load","Gear box type":"Straight teeth","Housing Colour":"Black","Shaft material":"C 45","Reduction ratio":"5:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"38 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"6372.5 lbf.in (720 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":"6000 N 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C 8000 N 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C","IP Degree of Protection":"Shaft output IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"4200 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C 6000 N 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"3982.8 lbf.in (450 N.m) 100 rpm 86 °F (30 °C)","Gearbox external diameter":"6.3 in (160 mm)","Product or Component Type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"6 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/1d8c620d72d6ae5df84237c3aae8aa15.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX1600050553F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-51-6arcmin-450-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600050553F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy GBX1600050553F and how do I get a price?","answer":"This obsolete gearbox is sourced through independent surplus and broker channels."},{"question":"What is GBX1600050553F's listed efficiency?","answer":"The listed efficiency is 94 %, which is typical for a straight-tooth planetary gearbox at this reduction ratio."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600050553F","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/GBX1600050553F when reusing this data. 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