32:1 reduction, 44 N.m continuous — what it means for your axis
The GBX0600321402F is a 60 mm-diameter planetary gearbox with a 32:1 reduction ratio and 44 N.m continuous output torque at 100 rpm (30 °C ambient). That continuous rating is the number to size against for steady-state duty — the maximum output torque of 70 N.m is a short-duration peak, not a running load. Efficiency is listed at 94 %, which is typical for a single-stage planetary with straight teeth — the losses are mostly gear mesh friction and bearing drag, not slip. The noise level at 58 dB (1 m, no-load) is low enough for indoor conveyor or packaging lines where operator exposure is a concern.
Lifecycle reality — obsolete, sourced per RFQ
Schneider Electric lists this gearbox as obsolete. Sourcing runs through independent distribution — quantities are confirmed at quote time, not held in stock. The 30,000-hour service life at 100 rpm and 30 °C is the design target for the lubricated-for-life grease fill. If your application runs at higher speed or temperature, the actual life will be shorter — the radial and axial force ratings also derate with speed and life target (e.g., 450 N axial at 30,000 h vs 600 N at 10,000 h).
Mounting and integration notes
The shaft output carries an IP54 rating — protected against dust ingress and splashing water, but not submersion. The housing is black anodized aluminium (60 mm external diameter), and the shaft material is C45 steel. Torsional backlash is 20 arcmin maximum, which is standard for a commercial planetary — not suitable for ultra-precision indexing without compensation.