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Maximum output torque reaches 1280 N.m (11328.9 lbf.in) under the same conditions — this covers peak loads during acceleration or momentary overload, but the gearbox should not run continuously at this level. Both torque ratings are tied to the 12:1 reduction ratio — the input motor torque is multiplied by 12, minus the 94 % efficiency loss, so the motor-side torque requirement is roughly 800 / (12 × 0.94) ≈ 71 N.m at the input for continuous duty. ## Mechanical constraints — shaft loads and backlash Maximum axial force on the output shaft is 6000 N for the 30000-hour service life at 100 rpm and 30 °C, and can be pushed to 8000 N if you accept a reduced 10000-hour life. Maximum radial force applied at mid-shaft is 4200 N for the full 30000-hour life, or 6000 N for the 10000-hour case — these limits protect the output bearings from premature failure. Maximum torsional backlash is 10 arc.min — this sets the positioning repeatability floor for indexing or servo applications. If your application needs tighter angular accuracy, this gearbox may not hold position within a few arc-minutes of a commanded stop. ## Service life and environmental sealing Rated service life is 30000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C — that is about 3.4 years of continuous operation. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so no oil changes or regreasing intervals are needed within that window. Shaft output sealing is IP54 — dust-protected and splash-resistant, but not rated for washdown or submersion. The housing is black anodized aluminium, and the shaft material is C45 steel. ## Acoustic and efficiency profile Efficiency is 94 % at rated load — about 6 % of input power is lost as heat in the gear mesh and bearings. For a continuous 800 N.m output at 100 rpm (roughly 8.4 kW output), the heat dissipation is about 0.5 kW, which the aluminium housing sheds without forced cooling in most panel or machine-mounted positions. Noise level is 70 dB at 1 m under no-load conditions — roughly the sound of a vacuum cleaner at conversational distance. Under load the noise will rise, but the straight-tooth planetary design is inherently louder than helical; if acoustic limits are tight, a helical gearbox would be quieter.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600120704F Planetary Gearbox, 12:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600120704F planetary gearbox, 12:1 reduction, 800 N.m continuous torque at 100 rpm. Obsolete, sourced to order.","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":"12:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"41 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"11328.9 lbf.in (1280 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":"7080.6 lbf.in (800 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":"10 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/b2fdc8cbc02d9d93f0639cfcf229ff2a.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX1600120704F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-121-10arcmin-800-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600120704F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of the GBX1600120704F?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 800 N.m (7080.6 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. Maximum intermittent torque is 1280 N.m."},{"question":"What does the 12:1 reduction ratio mean for input speed?","answer":"With a 12:1 ratio, an input motor running at 1200 rpm produces 100 rpm at the output shaft. The input torque requirement is roughly 1/12 of the output torque, adjusted for the 94 % efficiency."},{"question":"What is the torsional backlash of this gearbox?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 10 arc.min. This is the angular play between input and output when the direction reverses — important for positioning accuracy in servo or indexing applications."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600120704F","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/GBX1600120704F 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}}