Bodine Electric Company recently upgraded the design of many of our type WX gearmotors to increase the output torque ratings while maintaining the same long-life rating. Two parts in the gearhead design were changed to accomplish the higher torque ratings: the rotor/armature shaft and the first stage gear. The rotor is the name for the rotating part in an AC Induction motor or a Brushless DC motor. The armature is the name for the rotating part in a Brushed DC motor. Regardless of what it’s called, that rotating part, when in a parallel shaft gearmotor like Bodine’s type WX gearmotor, has a shaft with a pinion cut on the end that engages with the first stage gear in the gearhead.

Achieving smooth and continuous torque requires careful consideration of the design and manufacturing techniques, gear materials, and heat treatment processes.  Since the rotor/armature shaft pinion is subjected to significantly more load cycles than the mating first stage gear, it is common practice to design the pinion with a higher hardness than the gear.  For the type WX gearmotors, Bodine Electric engineers raised the bar by choosing a pinion steel alloy with higher hardenability and a gear steel alloy with higher fatigue strength.

This design change allowed Bodine to raise the output torque rating for any WX gear ratio where the first stage of the gearing cluster had been the “weak link”. This included all of the two-stage ratios used in Bodine stock models (3.8:1, 5.5:1, 9.4:1, 13.8:1, and 20.4:1) and two of the three-stage ratios used in Bodine stock models (29.7:1 and 43.9:1).

The following tables show the specific torque rating changes for each stock model number that was affected.

Bodine Electric types 34R4BFPP-WX2 and 34R4BFPP-WX3 are powered by Three Phase AC, either direct from the line or from an adjustable frequency drive (inverter). The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

AC Single Phase Models

Bodine Electric types 34R6BFCI-WX2 and 34R6BFCI-WX3 are powered by single phase 115 VAC and require a capacitor for operation. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushed DC 24 Volt Models (also rated for 12 Volts)

Bodine Electric types 33A5BEPM-WX2, 33A5FEPM-WX2, 33A5BEPM-WX3, and 33A5FEPM-WX3 are powered by a low voltage DC supply, often a battery. The 24 VDC models can also be operated from 12 VDC, but at a much lower speed. They are offered both with and without a high speed accessory shaft for mounting a brake or encoder. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushed DC 130 Volt Models (also rated for 90 Volts)

Bodine Electric types 33A5BEPM-WX2, 33A5FEPM-WX2, 33A5BEPM-WX3, and 33A5FEPM-WX3 are powered by a 130 VDC supply, usually coming from a 115 VAC powered speed control. The 130 VDC models can also be operated from 90 VDC, but at a lower speed and torque (if the speed control has an unfiltered DC output). They are offered both with and without a high-speed accessory shaft for mounting a brake or encoder. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushed DC 90 Volt Models & 180 Volt Models

Bodine Electric types 33A5BEPM-WX2 and 33A5BEPM-WX3 are powered by either a 90 VDC supply or a 180 VDC supply, depending on the model number. In either case, the DC supply usually comes from an AC-powered speed control (with the AC power being either 115 VAC or 230 VAC). The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushless DC 24 Volt Models

Bodine Electric types 34B3BEBL-WX2, 34B3FEBL-WX2, 34B3BEBL-WX3, and 34B3FEBL-WX3 are used with an electronic control for brushless commutation that is powered by a 24 VDC supply, often a battery. They are offered both with and without a high-speed accessory shaft for mounting a brake or encoder. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushless DC 130 Volt Models

Bodine Electric types 34B3BEBL-WX2, 34B3FEBL-WX2, 34B3BEBL-WX3, and 34B3FEBL-WX3 are used with an electronic control for brushless commutation that is usually powered from a 115 VAC line. They are offered both with and without a high-speed accessory shaft for mounting a brake or encoder. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushless DC 12 Volt Models with Integral Control

Bodine Electric types 34B4BEBL/SR-WX2 and 34B4BEBL/SR-WX3 have integral electronic controls for brushless commutation and for speed control that are powered by a 12 VDC power supply, often a battery. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

Brushless DC 24 Volt Models with Integral Control

Bodine Electric types 34B4BEBL/SR-WX2 and 34B4BEBL/SR-WX3 have integral electronic controls for brushless commutation and for speed control that are powered by a 24 VDC power supply, often a battery. The only models shown in the table below are those that had a change in nameplate ratings.

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The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Competition

The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa is an annual competition sponsored by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Midwest One Bank. The competition was created to be a fun and lighthearted way to showcase the impressive diversity of products manufactured in Iowa and to promote manufacturing careers. The competition began on March 25, 2024 with a call for nominations. On April 19, the 68 nominees were announced, and the variety of products ran the gamut, from Gourmet Dog Treats to Bourbon to a Tiki Bar Boat to NASCAR Wheels to a John Deere See & Spray. Next began several rounds of popular voting to determine the eventual winner.

Bodine’s Nominated Product

Bodine nominated our type 34B6BXBL-FX gearmotor as The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa. It is one of Bodine’s newer products and the fact that it is explosion-proof increases its “coolness” factor. It is made in Bodine’s main manufacturing location in Peosta, Iowa and is bought by customers in the Oil & Gas Industry, the Marijuana Processing Industry, the Laboratory Equipment Industry, and the Chemical Processing Industry. You can learn more about the Explosion-Proof Gearmotor from the special page on our website. And you can learn more about one of the applications for this product from this Engineered Solutions story.

The Results

Bodine’s Explosion-Proof Gearmotor advanced to the Top 8. We were absolutely thrilled with the support we got and with how far we got in the competition, given the impressive number of cool products made in Iowa. The eventual winner was announced on June 5 and was the Vermeer ZR5-1200 Self-Propelled Baler. We at Bodine Electric Company extend our sincere congratulations to Vermeer on their achievement.

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Our new stainless steel AC right-angle gearmotors are ideal for machines and systems that are subject to intensive cleaning and daily washdowns. Regardless of whether the gearmotors are used for material handling, intralogistics, packaging, or clean room applications, their hygienic properties, long operating life and low maintenance make them particularly well suited to production conditions in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, and in permanently wet environments. This product also meets EU Hygienic standard for food machinery.

• Large water tight terminal box in 12 o’clock position for easy access.
• 230/460VAC, 1/2 HP inverter-duty, 3-phase winding
• Torque range: from 158 to 638 lb-in
• Speed range: form 29 to 176 rpm
• Food grade lubricant

Typical applications include conveyor systems, food processing equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery and applications where hygiene and cleanliness are critical.

Accessories

For more information, please download: our 2-page spec sheet (PDF).

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These new gearmotors meet NEC Class I, Division 1 requirements, and are UL listed for use in environments where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are likely to exist under normal operating conditions. The products are approved for use in areas where groups C and D flammable liquids are commonly found. The gearmotors meet UL temperature codes T3C and T4A.

Typical applications include chemical injection pumps for the oil and gas industry, automated equipment for use in aircraft hangars, petroleum refineries, dry cleaning plants, fuel servicing areas, chemical processing (cannabis distillation), or industrial coating and mixing facilities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bodine-electric.com/gearmotors-for-hazardous-locations

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For additional product details, please visit:

CI/D1-AC Motors >> https://www.bodine-electric.com/products/ac-motors/34r6-series-ac-3-phase-inverter-duty-motors-class-1-division-1

CI/D1-BLDC Motors >> https://www.bodine-electric.com/products/brushless-dc-motors/34b6-series-bldc-motors-class-1-division-1/

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Our Class I, Division 2 gearmotors meet NEC standards for use in environments where flammable gases or vapors may accidentally be spilled or leak into the operating area. Class I, Division 2, brushless DC (EC) products are available with our 34B/SR-WX gearmotor (with built-in speed control). Fixed speed 34R6BFPP-FX (PSC) and variable speed (inverter duty, 3-phase) 34R4BFPP-FX AC products are available with our larger type FX gearhead (shown below on the right). Our CI/D2 gearmotors are supplied with factory-installed terminal box and meet IP-44.

Our Class I, Division 1 gearmotors and motors are engineered to be used in environments where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are likely to exist under normal operating conditions. Three-phase AC and brushless DC (EC) gearmotors and motors are available with optional CID1 terminal box. These new CI/D1 explosion-proof products meet IP-66.

These geared motors and motors are designed for demanding industrial and commercial applications such as scientific and laboratory equipment, chemical processing equipment, pumps, packaging equipment, conveyors and other factory automation equipment in hazardous locations. Our low-voltage models are ideal for mobile agricultural applications, battery or solar powered portable medical devices, chemical injection pumps in remote gas or oil fields, and any other HazLoc applications that run on 12V or 24VDC.

Custom Gearmotor Solutions for Hazardous Locations

Our engineering team can work with you to design a motion control system that precisely meets your needs. From custom cables, connectors, and windings, to special motors shafts external modifications, brackets, and conduit boxes, almost every component of a Bodine gearmotor, motor or control can be modified. We also offer an extensive array of pre-designed options.

Bodine offers various built-to-order / custom options for our hazardous locations CI/D1 or CI/D2 motors and geared motors. For example, we can design custom windings, drive shafts, mounting brackets or factory-install our base kit, model 0931, to our CI/D1 gearmotors and motors.

Industries

• Oil & Gas/Chemical Injection Pumps
• Paint Spray Booths/Industrial Painting
• Food Processing (except for powders and flour)
• Process and Chemical Industry; Cannabis Oils (CBD/THC)

Gearmotors for Applications Where Good Enough is Simply Not Good Enough

When you choose a Bodine gearmotor, motor or control you get more than just the nameplate ratings. You get peace of mind. Whether you are designing a new machine or simply upgrading existing machinery, you can count on our team to make sure you have a motion control solution that will be reliable, efficient, and trouble-free for years to come. We design our rugged, high-performance gearmotors for equipment where downtime is not an option.

Bodine offers over 1,400 standard/stock products with gear ratios from 4:1 to 3600:1, torque to 1,535 lb-in (173 Nm) and horsepower up to 3/4 hp (560W), all available from our centrally-located manufacturing facility in Peosta, Iowa. If none of our stock products fit your needs, let our engineers help you create a custom solution that precisely matches your design specifications.

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There are two common motor construction types of small, fractional horsepower (FHP), industrial gearmotors and motors that are available from Bodine:

TEFC – Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (fan driven by the rotor shaft) and TENV – Totally Enclosed Non Ventilated [no external cooling fan].

Most AC induction gearmotors and motors are fan cooled (TEFC) which allows them to produce more output power. In contrast, most PMDC and Brushless DC (EC) gearmotors or motors are of TENV construction, eliminating the need for cooling fins, cooling fans, and providing much greater application flexibility due to the smaller, shorter, and often smoother motor enclosure. For some PMDC or BLDC motor applications, adding an external cooling fan to the high speed shaft can be an option to increase output power (and torque), if the gearmotor/motor is thermally limited.

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A manufacturer of CBD distillation equipment required a gearmotor to precisely control the flow and speed of liquid material through their new distillation apparatus.

Working with an authorized Bodine distributor and our sales team, the manufacturer selected several of our variable speed AC inverter duty gearmotors, combined with inverter drives (VFDs) and a PLC control to drive the pumps and stirring mechanism within the distillation system. Earlier versions of the equipment used a competitor’s brush-type DC motor and control system. By replacing them with Bodine AC inverter-duty gearmotors, the manufacturer eliminated both brush maintenance and the noise associated with brushed DC motors.

• Standard/Stock 42R-FX AC inverter duty gearmotors
• Eliminated brush maintenance reducing machine downtime
• Lowered operational noise

Now also available from Bodine: new Class I/Div 2 AC inverter-duty and fixed speed (PSC) 34R-FX gearmotors, and CI/Div1 “Explosion-Proof” AC inverter-duty and low-voltage BLDC type 34R-FX gearmotors and 34R6BX motors.

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These new 34B/SR-WX, brushless DC, 12 or 24VDC, INTEGRAmotor gearmotors are ideal for low-voltage applications in remote locations that operate off-grid, from battery or solar power. The new geared motors are also suitable for a wide range of industrial or medical applications that only allow low-voltage electronics due to user-safety considerations.

The gearmotors feature a built-in speed control with speed pot, and are IP-44 with proper conduit installed. These new standard products are also UL listed for operation in hazardous locations per NEC, Class I, Div 2 environments (Groups A, B, C or D). Minimum order quantities and lead-times apply. Please contact your regional Bodine sales manager for assistance with samples and with further questions.

Connection Instructions for 34B/SR-WX Gearmotors in Non-Hazardous Locations

This application note explains the steps to properly wire these new, standard 34B/SR-WX, 12/24VDC gearmotors for remote operation in a non-hazardous location. Click here to download the PDF. For remote operation of these products in Class I/Div 2 environments, please refer to all local safety rules and regulations. Contact our tech support team at 773-478-3515 or via info@bodine-electric.com, if you require further assistance.

User Manual, Sell Sheet, Product Specifications and 2D/3D CAD Drawings are Available Online

To download the gearmotor and control user manual, detailed product information and specifications, and our product sell sheet, please visit our product series page by clicking here. To learn more about the definitions for Class I/Div 2, here is a link to a related Wikipedia page. As most of you know, CI/D2 is not the same as ex-proof (CI/D1).

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