The GBX0600320584D is a 60 mm diameter planetary gearbox with a 32:1 reduction ratio. Continuous output torque is rated at 44 N.m, with a maximum intermittent torque of 70 N.m — the higher figure handles acceleration peaks and stall events, but the duty cycle stays within the 44 N.m continuous line for thermal stability over the service life. Efficiency is listed at 94 %, which is typical for a single-stage planetary with straight teeth. The 58 dB at 1 m no-load noise level falls in the quiet range for a 60 mm frame — comparable to a small servo motor running unloaded. The IP54 rating on the shaft output means the gearbox is splash-resistant but not washdown-rated; seal it from direct spray in food or wet environments.
30,000 hour service life — the real load envelope
Service life is specified at 30,000 hours at 100 rpm input and 30 °C ambient. The axial force limit at that life point is 450 N; radial force at the shaft midpoint is 340 N. If the application needs 600 N axial or 500 N radial, the gearbox still runs but the service life drops to 10,000 hours — a straight trade-off between load and longevity. The torsional rigidity is 2.5 N.m/arcmin, and maximum backlash is 25 arcmin. For positioning accuracy, the 25 arcmin figure means roughly 0.42° of lost motion at the output — acceptable for conveyor indexing or rotary table positioning that doesn't require servo-grade precision. The lubricant is factory-filled and sealed for life; there is no maintenance port for regreasing.
Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels
Schneider Electric lists GBX0600320584D as obsolete. The gearbox is available through independent surplus and broker channels; quantities are lot-specific and confirmed at RFQ. There is no pin-compatible or bolt-in replacement from the same brand — any substitute will require checking the mounting face, shaft diameter, and keyway dimensions against the BOM position. For a line-down or MRO situation, the 60 mm frame diameter and 32:1 ratio narrow the search to a standard NEMA or metric planetary frame size. The continuous 44 N.m rating and 94 % efficiency are the two specs that must match in a replacement; a gearbox with lower efficiency will run hotter in the same duty cycle.