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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Design World’s VP, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney and Executive Editor Lisa Eitel presented the winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards on October 30th, 2024, in an online broadcast. These brands cross four of the company’s design engineering brands: Design World, Fluid Power World, Engineering.com, and EE World. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of 10 engineering and academic professionals.

Bodine Won Silver

Bodine Electric Company won Silver in the Mechanical category. The product nominated in question is the Type 42R Motor Redesigned for Wet Environments. Bodine Engineers worked exclusively to construct this motor to better accommodate the needs of future customers. This motor is a TENV (Totally Enclosed, Non-Ventilated) version of the original 42R motor. The exterior center ring was redesigned all while retaining the rotor and stator.

The Re-Design in Detail

A new center ring features a smoother exterior surface without fins. The O-rings at each joint were also taken into consideration and designed with an ingress protection rating of IP-66 (IP-66 means that the enclosure is protected from high-pressure water jets in any direction). With the removal of the fan and shroud, it allows the creation of an integral wiring compartment, which enables the motor to fit easily into narrow spaces without the need of a terminal box. Terminal boxes are typically mounted on the side of the motor, which would take up too much space. The accompanying photo shows the original 42R fan-cooled design on the left (with a terminal box mounted on the side) and the new 42R water-protected design on the right (with the end cover removed to show the integral wiring compartment). The first product to use the new motor design is Bodine’s type 42R hypoid series gearmotor.

Thank You

Thank you to the judges and academic professionals that voted for our product. We also thank Design World for featuring us. Congratulations to Ogura Industrial Corporation in winning the Gold in the Mechanical category for their Power-Off Micro Clutch.

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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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AUTOMATE is the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America. Robots were definitely the stars of the show, but other products included conveyors, gearmotors like Bodine’s, and other components like encoders and connectors. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) – the host of the event – expected the 2024 show in Chicago to be 25% larger than the previous record-setting show in Detroit in 2023.

Bodine Electric displayed our newest products at the AUTOMATE show. Shown above are our new type “56R” stainless steel gearmotor, our type “34B” explosion-proof gearmotor (which is currently in a competition to be “The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa“), our type “33A” 12 volt DC parallel shaft gearmotor, our type “22B” brushless DC planetary gearmotor (with encoder mounted), our new type “42B” brushless DC hypoid right angle gearmotor with hollow output shaft, and our type “42R” offset parallel shaft gearmotor with hollow output shaft (with matching shaft kit). One “product” we gave away to visitors was a rubber coffee mug coaster that said, “My design starts with Coffee and ends with Bodine.”

The AUTOMATE show was a great opportunity for Bodine Electric to interact face-to-face with customers, prospects, suppliers, and media partners. One of those media partners, WTWH Media, invited us to their happy hour at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant after the first day of the show.

Thank you to everyone who visited Bodine Electric at AUTOMATE 2024!

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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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How to Wire an Optional Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-wire AC (PSC) Motor or Gearmotor (115VAC/60Hz Models)

These connection diagrams show how to wire an optional switch to reverse the direction of a 3- or 4-wire Bodine permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor/gearmotor. All the wiring diagrams use variations of a double throw switch, with a center-off position. The purpose of the center-off position is to bring the gearmotor to a complete stop before reversing its direction of rotation. This is necessary to prevent gearing damage. Table 1 (below) shows examples of switch manufacturers, part numbers and specifications recommended for use with Bodine products.

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To watch our How-To video on how to add a manual reversing switch to a Bodine 3-wire reversible PSC gearmotor or motor, click here. Our video for 4-wire reversible PSC motors is linked below.

3- Wire-Reversible Bodine AC Motor or Gearmotor

Examples 1 & 2 show how to connect a single- or double-pole switch to our 3-wire, PSC, fixed-speed AC gearmotors or motors.  

 4-Wire-Reversible Bodine AC Motor or Gearmotor

Examples 3 & 4 show how to connect a three- or four-pole switch to our 4-wire, PSC, fixed-speed AC gearmotors or motors. 

Connection diagrams are available from our web site.

How-To Connect a Three-Pole, Double-Throw toggle switch to Reverse a 4-Wire Reversible 115VAC, PSC gearmotor or motor.

Several jumper wires are required to connect a reversing switch to one of our 4-wire-reversible, permanent split capacitor (PSC) gearmotors or motors. For our demo, we are using a Three-Pole, Double-Throw toggle switch with Center-Off position. (Carling brand switch with quick-connect tabs, rated for 15 Amps; Carling part number HM215-73 — purchased from DigiKey).

To watch our How-To Video for adding a reversing switch to a 4-wire, PSC gearmotor, click here. 

Connect the incoming power line (hot lead) and one side of a jumper lead and connect it to switch terminal 5, then connect the other end of jumper #1 with the switch terminal number 6, see diagram.

Connect the black motor lead with one side of a jumper lead and land on switch terminal 1, connect the other side of jumper #2 with switch terminal 8, see diagram.

Connect the black/yellow tracer motor lead with one side of jumper #3 lead, and connect it to switch terminal 2, then connect the other side of jumper#3 to switch terminal 7.

For the last jumper, connect the blue/yellow tracer lead with one side of our jumper #4 lead, and then connect it to terminal 3 of the switch, then connect the other side of jumper #4 to terminal 9 of the reversing switch.

The blue motor lead is wired to one side of the capacitor (non-polarized) and the other side of the capacitor is crimped together with the neutral line, and then connected to switch terminal number 4.

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Each competitor part number is constructed differently:

For example, if you are crossing a Baldor item, the part number will look something like this GCP24004, please do not add any additional spaces, dashes, or any type of alphanumeric characters to the search box as this will not bring up the correct information.

Bison part number, e.g. 011-190-0271,  please enter the P/N with dashes just like this and the results will appear for you. 

Leeson part number, e.g. M1145039.00, please enter it like this, do not include any spaces, dashes, or additional alphanumeric information.

When you perform a cross-reference search for a Baldor, Bison or Leeson stock product, here are the possible search results: (a) Bodine drop-in, (b) we offer an “almost” drop in, with differences explained; (c) no drop in, no Bodine alternative, call our CS team, (d) no search result, not in our database, please call us.

If we do not offer a “drop-in”, but the item is in our competitor database, then we explain the differences so you can compare the specs with our closest stock model. If no cross-reference is available, please reach out to us directly and call us at: 773-478-3515 (USA) and ask for an application engineer, or send your email request to: info@bodine-electric.com.

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