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New WX Gearmotors from Bodine - AC Induction, Brushless DC or Permanent Magnet DC

The new WX gearmotors were designed to provide longer life and higher performance than similar gearmotors in the same size range. The new WX gearmotors are designed to drive applications such as conveyor systems, packaging equipment, metering pumps, medical devices, commercial appliances, and solar powered outdoor equipment.

The WX delivers up to 210 lb-in (24 Nm) continuous torque. This new gearhead complements Bodine's smaller type D and Z gearheads that produce up to 120 lb-in. (14 Nm) of continuous duty torque, and the larger type E/F, HG, and CG gearheads that range from 250 to 1000 lb-in. (up to 113 Nm) of continuous torque.

Bodine type 34B-WX, TENV, 1/5HP (149 Watts) brushless DC motors. These electronically commutated (BLDC) motors require less maintenance and last longer than traditional brush-type PMDC motors. The brushless construction results in a cooler running, quieter motor that can accelerate and decelerate quickly. They can be used in place of brush-type motors in applications where high starting torque and linear speed-torque characteristics are critical. The new 34B-WX gearmotors are offered with 130VDC or 24VDC windings and are available with or without accessory shafts for external encoder or brake installation.

Bodine type 33A-WX, Permanent Magnet DC Gearmotors: The WX gearhead is also offered with our 33A-frame permanent magnet DC, 1/4-1/11 HP motors. These motors provide high starting torque and linear speed torque characteristics. The 33A-frame motors feature permanently lubricated ball bearing construction for maintenance-free operation, as well heavy gauge steel housing and copper graphite brushes. The windings are resin-impregnated. Bodine PMDC motors feature an unique skewed armature design to minimize cogging and operate quietly over the full speed range.

Bodine type 34R-WX, AC Fixed Speed Gearmotors: The WX gearhead is also the first gearhead to be paired with Bodine's new 3-wire-reversible 34R (4 inch/100 mm diameter), single phase, 1/7 HP (107 Watts) motor winding. The three-wire configuration simplifies connection, and makes reversing the motor's direction simply a matter of switching the position of two leads. This new winding can also operate at 50 Hz by utilizing a different value run capacitor. A new 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 1-phase, 3-wire reversible winding is also available for custom configurations.