January 23, 2014 - Bodine releases 42R6-FX ac gearmotor, which combines a 3-wire reversible 42R frame AC induction motor with the FX gearhead. The gearmotor provides up to 40% more torque than previous E/F models. Synthetic lubricant allows the FX gearhead to operate at a wider temperature range while at the same time improving overall gearhead performance. Stronger, hardened helical steel gears and needle bearings provide more torque and 25% longer product life. The 42R-FX achieves these gains in power, performance and flexibility without any change in the gearhead dimensions or mounting configurations.
The 42R6-FX gearmotor is ideal for fixed-speed applications such as packaging machines, conveyor systems, printing equipment, and factory automation applications. The 42R6-FX is driven by Bodine’s 42R6-frame 115 VAC/60 Hz, single-phase 1/4 HP (186 Watts) AC motor, which is 60% more powerful than Bodine’s earlier E/F models. Three-wire winding makes the gearmotor easier to wire and reverse. The FX gearhead provides up to 350 lb-in. (40 Nm) continuous torque.
Models are available with gear ratios ranging from 5:1 to 300:1 and rated output speeds of 5.7 to 340 RPM. Special order models with 230 VAC 50/60 Hz windings are also available with lead-time and minimum quantities.
