Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels
Schneider Electric has classified the GBX0600201001F as obsolete. Available through independent surplus and broker channels. Quantities are lot-specific; availability and pricing confirmed at RFQ against the BOM line. No stock-holding claim — sourced per order.
Torque ratings and duty cycle — what 44 N.m continuous means
The GBX0600201001F is a planetary gearbox with a 20:1 reduction ratio, 60 mm housing diameter, and straight-cut teeth. Planetary architecture distributes the load across multiple planet gears, giving higher torque density than a parallel-shaft reducer of the same envelope. Continuous output torque is 44 N.m (389.4 lbf.in) at 100 rpm and 30 °C ambient. This is the rating that governs steady-state operation — the gearbox can run indefinitely at this load within the 30000-hour service life target. Maximum output torque is 70 N.m (619.6 lbf.in) — the peak overload capacity before mechanical damage. Use this for starting loads or occasional shock events, not sustained duty.
Mechanical limits — backlash, forces, and service life
Maximum torsional backlash is 20 arc.min. For positioning applications requiring tighter repeatability, this backlash must be budgeted into the system accuracy — it is not a zero-backlash gearbox. Maximum radial force (Fr) at the output shaft is 340 N for 30000-hour life, 500 N for 10000-hour life, both at 100 rpm with force applied mid-shaft. Maximum axial force (Fa) is 450 N for 30000-hour life, 600 N for 10000-hour life. Overhung loads or belt-drive inputs must stay within these limits to avoid bearing fatigue. Service life is 30000 hours at rated torque and 30 °C ambient. The gearbox is lubricated for life — no maintenance interval for grease changes.
Efficiency, noise, and ingress protection
Efficiency is 94 % — mechanical losses are 6 % at rated load, primarily from gear mesh friction and bearing drag. This figure feeds into the system power budget: a 44 N.m output at 100 rpm requires roughly 460 W input, plus the 6 % loss. Noise level is 58 dB at 1 m, no-load. Straight-cut teeth are inherently noisier than helical gears at higher speeds; this level is acceptable for most industrial environments but may need enclosure attenuation in quiet zones. Shaft output is rated IP54 — the rotating seal interface resists dust ingress and splashing water. The housing is black anodized aluminium; shaft material is C45 carbon steel.