DC Right Angle Gearmotors

The output shaft of right-angle gear motors is at a 90° angle from the motor shaft. Bodine DC right-angle gearmotors feature either worm gearing or hypoid gearing. Worm gearing is a proven and economical solution for applications that require high-speed reductions in limited space, and with very smooth and quiet operation. Worm gears have inherent self-locking ability depending on design and ratio. All Bodine worm-gear gearboxes are permanently lubricated with high- performance lubricant, and feature bronze gears for high shock load capability. The worm gear is hardened and ground for high strength and long life.

Right angle gearmotors with hypoid gear sets have several advantages when compared with standard worm-and-pinion right-angle gearmotors. While slightly more expensive, hypoid gearmotors are more efficient, produce less heat, provide higher torque, and are usually smaller than equivalent gearmotors with worm-and-pinion reducers.

Bodine PMDC right-angle gearmotors feature permanent magnet DC motors. PMDC motors are compact, easy to set up, produce high starting torque, and quick deceleration. Bodine offers three DC motor frame sizes (24A, 33A, and 42A) with both low-voltage (12/24V), “SCR rated” (90V and 180VDC) and standard (130VDC) windings.

Bodine offers seven right-angle gearboxes: type 3F, 3RD, 5F, 5L, 5N, GB and 5H. Most of these gearheads are also available in hollow shaft configuration. All Bodine gearhead-motor combinations are designed to work together as one integral unit, eliminating the chance of leakage or misalignment. These geared motors step down the motor speed (typically 1750 or 2500 rpm) to as low as 0.7 rpm, and as high as 500 rpm. While the amount of output torque they provide is dependent on the gear ratio, the Bodine family of DC right-angle gearmotors deliver torque from 5.2 to 380 lb-in.

Typical applications include medical and laboratory equipment, labeling and packaging machines, conveyors, and a wide range of factory automation solutions. Low voltage models ideal for battery, solar, and off-grid remote applications.

• Predictable performance
• Simple speed regulation
• High starting torque
• Worm-gear and hypoid models
• Hollow shaft configuration for most models