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The 94 % efficiency means roughly 6 % of input power is lost as heat in the gear mesh — a factor when sizing the upstream motor and thermal budget in the enclosure. Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin with a maximum backlash of 10 arc.min, which positions this gearbox for positioning axes where repeatable indexing matters more than absolute zero-backlash precision. The moment of inertia of 5.28 g.cm² on the input side is low enough that servo tuning won't fight reflected inertia in most sizing cases. ## Load ratings and service life at 100 rpm Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. At that speed, the maximum axial force Fa is 6000 N and maximum radial force Fr is 4200 N (applied mid-shaft). For a shorter 10,000-hour life target, both limits increase — Fa to 8000 N and Fr to 6000 N at the same 100 rpm. These are the numbers to check against the overhung load from a belt or pinion. The operating temperature range spans -25 to 90 °C, so it handles both cold starts and warm gearbox oil conditions. The shaft output seal is rated IP54 — splash-resistant but not submersible; the gearbox itself is lubricated for life with no maintenance interval. ## Mounting and mechanical integration Mounting position is any orientation, which simplifies layout in tight machine frames. The 160 mm outer diameter housing is black anodized aluminium — lightweight relative to cast iron, but the C45 steel output shaft handles the rated radial and axial loads. Straight tooth geometry means slightly higher noise than helical (70 dB at 1 m, no-load), but lower cost and zero axial thrust on the bearings.","metaTitle":"Schneider GBX1600401081D Planetary Gearbox, 40:1, 700 Nm","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600401081D planetary gearbox, 40:1 ratio, 700 Nm continuous torque, 94% efficiency, IP54 shaft output.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Gear Reducers & Gearboxes"],"specifications":{"title":"GBX1600401081D","Efficiency":"94 %","Noise level":"70 dB at 1 m, no-load","description":"gearbox with straight teeth GBX- Ø 160 mm- reduction 40:1- < 10arcmin- 700 N.m","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","Moment Of Inertia":"5.28 g.cm²","Mounting position":"Any position","Compatibility code":"GBX","Torsional rigidity":"41 N.m/arcmin","Maximum output torque":"1120 N.m","Service life in hours":"30000 h at 100 rpm at 30 °C","Additional information":"Lubricated for life","Maximum axial force Fa":"6000 N at 100 rpm, during 30000 hour at 30°C 8000 N at 100 rpm, during 10000 hour at 30°C","IP degree of protection":"Shaft output: IP54","Maximum radial force Fr":"4200 N at 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 30000 hour at 30 °C 6000 N at 100 rpm, force applied at mid-distance from output shaft during 10000 hour at 30 °C","Continuous output torque":"700 N.m","Gearbox external diameter":"160 mm","Product or component type":"Planetary gearbox","Maximum torsional backlash":"10 arc.min","Ambient Temperature For Operation":"-25...90 °C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/b5adcf9287a06b4da2bbaa6b8769f8ea.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX1600401081D/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-401-10arcmin-700-n-m/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous and maximum output torque of the GBX1600401081D?","answer":"Continuous output torque is 700 N.m, with a maximum of 1120 N.m. The gearbox is rated for a 40:1 reduction ratio with 94 % efficiency."},{"question":"What is the service life and what are the axial/radial force limits at 100 rpm?","answer":"Rated service life is 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C. At that duty point, maximum axial force Fa is 6000 N and maximum radial force Fr is 4200 N (mid-shaft). For a 10,000-hour life target, Fa increases to 8000 N and Fr to 6000 N at 100 rpm."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600401081D","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/GBX1600401081D when reusing this data. 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