{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GBX1600200554F","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"GBX1600200554F","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600200554F","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600200554F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600200554F planetary gearbox, straight teeth, 160 mm diameter, reduction 20:1, continuous output torque 800 N.m, maximum 1280 N.m, backlash <10 arcmin, 94% efficiency.","salesMarkdown":"## Planetary gearbox, 20:1, 800 N.m continuous — what the torque ratings mean The GBX1600200554F is a straight-tooth planetary gearbox from Schneider Electric's GBX series, 160 mm outer diameter, with a 20:1 reduction ratio. This ratio means the input speed is divided by 20 while the output torque is multiplied by roughly the same factor, minus the 94% efficiency loss. Continuous output torque is 800 N.m (7080.6 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum output torque hits 1280 N.m (11328.9 lbf.in) under the same conditions — that 60% headroom above continuous covers peak loads during acceleration or momentary overloads without damaging the gear train. The 94% efficiency figure is the mechanical efficiency at rated load — 6% of input power is lost to gear mesh friction and bearing drag. For a 10 kW input, that's 600 W of heat that the housing must dissipate; the black anodized aluminium body handles that thermal load in normal ambient conditions. ## Sourcing reality — obsolete, quoted to order Schneider Electric lists this gearbox as obsolete. The part is available through independent surplus and broker channels — quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. For a line-down replacement or a BOM fill, the sourcing posture is quoted-to-order against the required quantity. ## Load ratings and service life — what 30000 hours buys Service life is rated 30000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. That's about 3.4 years of continuous 24/7 operation at rated load. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no oil changes or regreasing intervals during that service window. Maximum axial force on the output shaft is 6000 N for the full 30000-hour life, or 8000 N if you accept a 10000-hour life. Radial force limits are 4200 N at mid-shaft for 30000 hours, 6000 N for 10000 hours. These are the bearing load limits — exceeding them shortens life faster than torque overload does. Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin — that's the stiffness of the gear train. For a servo application positioning a load, each N.m of torque error twists the output by about 0.024 arcmin. Combined with the 10 arcmin maximum backlash, this gearbox suits moderate-precision indexing, not sub-arcminute positioning. ## Mounting and environmental fit Shaft output seal is rated IP54 — protected against dust ingress and splashing water. That's fine for dry indoor environments but not washdown. The housing is black anodized aluminium, shaft material is C45 carbon steel. The 90 °C ceiling is the internal lubricant limit — the gearbox can sit next to a hot motor or in a non-ventilated enclosure without derating, as long as the housing surface stays below that. Noise level is 70 dB at 1 m, no-load. That's conversational-level sound — noticeable but not intrusive in a machine shop. Under load the noise rises with torque; the straight-tooth design is inherently noisier than helical, but the planetary layout spreads the mesh over multiple planets to keep it manageable.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600200554F Planetary Gearbox, 20:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600200554F planetary gearbox, 20:1 ratio, 800 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":"70 dB 1 m, no-load","Gear box type":"Straight teeth","Housing Colour":"Black","Shaft material":"C 45","Reduction ratio":"20:1","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/5c47259b2b1962a209486b7ec10895e6.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nz/en/product/GBX1600200554F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-201-10arcmin-800-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600200554F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous output torque of GBX1600200554F?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 800 N.m (7080.6 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum torque is 1280 N.m (11328.9 lbf.in) under the same conditions."},{"question":"What is the backlash rating on this gearbox?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 10 arcmin. Combined with a torsional rigidity of 41 N.m/arcmin, this suits moderate-precision indexing applications."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600200554F","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/GBX1600200554F 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}}