New hollow-shaft, right-angle hypoid permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors from Bodine Electric Company combine high-performance type 33A7 PMDC motors with two new hypoid gearheads. The gearmotors are designed for applications that require compact size, quiet operation, high torque-density and low energy consumption, such as conveyors, pumps, packaging, industrial automation and solar- or battery-powered equipment.

More efficient than comparable worm-gear models, these hypoid gearmotors can deliver up to 1535 lb-in (173 Source: Bodine Electric CompanyNm) torque while using 40% to 60% less energy than a same-size worm gearmotor. Side-by-side tests have shown that hypoid gearmotors can run as much as 15% cooler than worm-gear gearboxes, resulting in lower power consumption and longer lubricant life. These hypoid gearmotors can deliver the same torque with a smaller, more efficient motor compared to worm-gear boxes, resulting in a smaller mounting footprint, and the hollow-shaft design eliminates expensive shaft couplings and mounting hardware. Hardened steel gears ensure long-life and maximum performance.

The series includes 60 standard models with gear ratios from 5:1 to 240:1, and 35 standard models are available with the smaller 25H2 gearhead featuring a 1.00 in hollow shaft and ratios from 5:1 to 60:1. The larger 30H3 gearhead features a 1.25 hollow shaft and covers the gear ratios of 80:1 to 240:1. The hypoid gearmotors are available with low-voltage (12 or 24 V DC), “SCR rated” (90 V DC or 180 V DC), and standard (130 V DC) windings. Rated torque ranges from 20 lb-in (2.2 Nm) to 1535 lb-in (173 Nm).