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Maximum output torque reaches 1280 N.m (11328.9 lbf.in) at the same speed and temperature, covering peak or intermittent overloads without immediate failure. Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin, meaning the shaft twists 1 arcminute for every 41 N.m of applied torque — a stiffness figure that matters for positioning accuracy in servo-driven indexing or pick-and-place axes. Maximum torsional backlash is 10 arc.min — the angular play between input and output when reversing direction. This is a standard precision grade for general motion control; for tighter positioning, a lower-backlash variant would be needed. ## Mechanical interface and environmental limits The gearbox has a 160 mm outer diameter (6.3 in) and uses straight teeth — a simpler, more cost-effective tooth profile than helical, but with slightly higher noise at speed. Noise level is 70 dB at 1 m under no-load — audible but within typical machine-floor limits for a gearbox of this size. Shaft output is rated IP54, meaning it resists dust ingress and splashing water — suitable for most industrial enclosures but not washdown environments. Maximum axial force (Fa) is 6000 N at 100 rpm for the 30,000-hour life, or 8000 N for a 10,000-hour duty cycle. Maximum radial force (Fr) is 4200 N at mid-shaft for the longer life, 6000 N for the shorter. These limits govern how much belt tension or overhung load the output shaft can take. ## Efficiency and service life Efficiency is rated at 94 % — typical for a single-stage planetary gearbox of this ratio. The remaining 6 % is lost to gear mesh friction and bearing drag, mostly dissipated as heat. Service life is 30,000 hours at rated load and speed — roughly 3.4 years of continuous 24/7 operation. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so no maintenance oil changes are needed.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600120553F Planetary Gearbox, 12:1","metaDescription":"Obsolete Schneider Electric GBX1600120553F planetary gearbox, 160 mm, 12:1 ratio, 800 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency. 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Send your BOM quantity and target lead time; we confirm availability and current pricing at quote time through our independent distribution network."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600120553F","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/GBX1600120553F 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}}