{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"GBX1600401101G","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"GBX1600401101G","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600401101G","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600401101G","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX series planetary gearbox, straight teeth, 160 mm diameter, reduction ratio 40:1, maximum torsional backlash 10 arc.min, continuous output torque 700 N.m, 94 % efficiency.","salesMarkdown":"## Planetary gearbox for precision indexing — 40:1 reduction, 700 N.m continuous The GBX1600401101G is a Schneider Electric planetary gearbox with straight teeth, 160 mm external diameter, and a 40:1 reduction ratio. It delivers 700 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm and 30 °C, with a maximum output torque of 1120 N.m at the same speed and temperature for peak loads. The 94 % efficiency and low moment of inertia (5.28 g.cm²) make it suited for servo-driven indexing tables, rotary axes, and positioning stages where the motor must accelerate and decelerate the reflected load quickly without oversizing the drive. Torsional rigidity is 41 N.m/arcmin — a stiffness figure that limits windup under reversing or oscillating loads. Combined with the 10 arc.min maximum backlash, this gearbox fits applications where repeatable positioning within a few arc-minutes is acceptable, such as pick-and-place or light machining axes. ## Torque, life, and derating — the 30 °C, 100 rpm baseline The service life of 30000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C is the baseline for all load ratings. At the continuous torque of 700 N.m, the gearbox is rated for that full lifespan. The maximum torque of 1120 N.m is a short-duration peak — sustained operation at that level drops the service life below 30000 hours. Axial and radial force limits are also tied to the same duty cycle: 6000 N axial (Fa) and 4200 N radial (Fr) for 30000 hours at 100 rpm, or 8000 N axial and 6000 N radial for 10000 hours. If the application imposes higher overhung loads, expect a shorter gearbox life. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no oil-change interval. The shaft output seal is rated IP54, so it is protected against dust ingress and splashing water but not washdown. Mounting position is unrestricted, but the ambient temperature range of -25 to 90 °C must be respected; operation above 30 °C derates the torque and life proportionally. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels Schneider Electric has marked the GBX1600401101G as obsolete. Because the gearbox is a mechanical component with no firmware or electronics, a direct replacement from the same GBX series with the same frame size (160 mm) and reduction ratio (40:1) may be functionally interchangeable — but the buyer must confirm the mounting flange pattern, keyway dimensions, and input shaft diameter against the original BOM before committing.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GBX1600401101G Planetary Gearbox, 40:1","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GBX1600401101G planetary gearbox, 160 mm diameter, 40:1 reduction, 700 N.m continuous torque, 94% efficiency.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Gear Reducers & Gearboxes"],"specifications":{"Efficiency":"94 %","Noise level":"70 dB at 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","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 at 100 rpm at 30 °C","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 at 100 rpm at 30 °C","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,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/127c1a859374d8a2ebd3ebc74ba351f7.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GBX1600401101G/gearbox-with-straight-teeth-gbx-ø-160-mm-reduction-401-10arcmin-700-n-m/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GBX1600401101G/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the continuous torque rating of the GBX1600401101G?","answer":"The continuous output torque is 700 N.m at 100 rpm and 30 °C. Maximum torque is 1120 N.m under the same conditions for peak loads."},{"question":"What does the 94 % efficiency mean for this gearbox?","answer":"At the rated load and speed, 94 % of the input power reaches the output shaft. The remaining 6 % is lost as heat in the gear mesh and bearings. For a 700 N.m output at 100 rpm (roughly 7.3 kW output), the heat loss is about 470 W — this must be dissipated by the housing surface and ambient airflow."},{"question":"What is the noise level of the GBX1600401101G?","answer":"The noise level is 70 dB at 1 m, measured under no-load conditions. Under load, noise typically increases by 3-5 dB depending on torque and speed."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GBX1600401101G","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/GBX1600401101G 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}}