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Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin, and maximum backlash is held to 10 arc-min. That combination matters for positioning accuracy in a servo-driven rotary table or a pick-and-place gantry where the load reversal error stacks with the ballscrew or belt compliance. Efficiency is listed at 94 % — the straight-tooth profile trades a small noise penalty (70 dB at 1 m, no-load) for lower sliding losses compared to helical gearing, which keeps the thermal rise lower in a sealed, lubricated-for-life housing. ## Shaft loads and service life — the envelope that governs the bearing selection Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C. The maximum radial force Fr at the output shaft mid-point is 4200 N for the full 30,000-hour life, or 6000 N if the application accepts a reduced 10,000-hour bearing life. Maximum axial force Fa follows the same dual-rating pattern: 6000 N for 30,000 hours, 8000 N for 10,000 hours. The shaft output seal carries an IP54 ingress rating — suitable for dry indoor environments with occasional dust or splash, but not washdown. The housing is black anodized aluminium; the shaft is C45 steel. Ambient operating range is -25 to 90 °C. The gearbox is lubricated for life, so there is no maintenance schedule for oil changes — the seal and bearing condition define the replacement interval. ## Obsolete — sourcing the GBX1600400551F through independent channels Schneider Electric lists this planetary gearbox as obsolete. Available through independent surplus and broker channels. Quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ — no stock-holding claim is made here. The lubricated-for-life design means storage condition matters: units that have sat for years should be rotated by hand to redistribute the grease before installation.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600400551F Planetary Gearbox, 40:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600400551F planetary gearbox, 40:1 ratio, 1120 N.m max torque, 94% efficiency, 10 arc-min backlash.","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":"40:1","lifecycle_stage":"current","Housing material":"Black anodized aluminium","Device short name":"GBX","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"41 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"9912.8 lbf.in (1120 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":"6195.5 lbf.in (700 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/dae5e9a07af6f9aa0b6c99dcefa0dea5.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/us/en/product/GBX1600400551F/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-401-10arcmin-700-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600400551F/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the maximum output torque of GBX1600400551F?","answer":"The maximum output torque is 1120 N.m (9912.8 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C. The continuous rating is 700 N.m at the same speed and temperature. The 1120 N.m figure covers intermittent peak loads, not sustained duty."},{"question":"What is the backlash rating on this gearbox?","answer":"Maximum torsional backlash is 10 arc-min. Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin. These two figures together define the positioning repeatability under load reversal — relevant for servo axes where lost motion must be predictable."},{"question":"How can I order GBX1600400551F or check availability?","answer":"Submit an RFQ with your target quantity and required delivery window."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600400551F","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/GBX1600400551F 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}}