16:1 planetary gearbox — torque and life at rated speed
The GBX0600161404F is a 60 mm-diameter planetary gearbox with straight teeth, reduction ratio 16:1, delivering 44 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient, with a maximum intermittent torque of 70 N.m at the same conditions. Service life is rated 30,000 hours at 100 rpm and 30 °C — the axial and radial force limits at that life point are 450 N axial (Fa) and 340 N radial (Fr) applied mid-shaft; at 10,000 hours the limits rise to 600 N axial and 500 N radial.
Efficiency, noise, and thermal envelope
Listed efficiency is 94 % — the 6 % loss heats the housing, which is black anodized aluminium (60 mm OD) and rated for ambient operation from -25 to 90 °C. The unit is lubricated for life, so no oil-change interval enters the maintenance schedule. Noise level at 1 m under no-load is 58 dB — relevant for noise-budgeted installations near operator stations. The shaft output seal carries IP54 ingress protection, meaning the output side resists dust and splashing water; the rest of the housing seal rating is not separately stated.
Backlash and torsional rigidity — positioning precision
Maximum torsional backlash is 20 arc.min — a standard-precision planetary for indexing or positioning where the load reversal error budget can absorb this angular play. Torsional rigidity is 2.5 N.m/arcmin, so the wind-up under load is predictable for servo or stepper-driven axes.
Lifecycle reality — obsolete, sourced via independent channels
Schneider Electric lists the GBX0600161404F as Obsolete. The spec table shows a 'current' lifecycle stage, but the authoritative L* entry confirms discontinuation — the part is no longer in active factory production. Available through independent surplus and broker channels.