Gear Motors Feature 500 in.-lbs. Of Torque

The VWDIR104 AC gear motors are available in four versions with either 1/10- or 1/15-hp (74.5- or 49.2-W), 115/230-V, 60/50-Hz permanent split-capacitor motors. The new devices bring to 79 the company’s line of Von Weise drop-in replacement motors. For efficiency and durability, the compact, integral gear reducers feature hardened steel helical and spur gearing with ratios ranging from 108:1 to 266:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 15 to 6 rpm, with continuous torque ratings from 340 to 500 in-lbs (38.4 to 56.5 N-m). The gear motors feature built-in face mounting that is compatible with Genesis mounts and overhung load (OHL) capability up to 400 lbs. (181.8 kg). The motors are designed for high-torque, single-phase commercial, industrial, and agricultural applications such as in food service, office, and medical equipment, as well as a wide variety of conveying equipment. BISON GEAR & ENGINEERING CORP., St. Charles, IL. (800) 282-4766.