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Bodine Electric Company is pleased to introduce the new WX gearhead in conjunction with a new 3-wire-reversible 34R frame AC induction motor. The 34R-WX delivers up to 50% more torque than previous models, it is designed to provide longer life and higher performance than other gearmotors in the same size package.

Gearmotor features include:

• Rugged, all steel helical gears meet or exceed AGMA-9 standards for longest life, and quiet operation.
• Synthetic lubrication allows these gearheads to operate over a wide temperature range.
• Can be configured to 3-hole mounting pattern via a simple bolt-on adaptor (Bodine model 0995).
• 12 new gear ratios available with this new 3-wire reversible, fixed speed, AC motor.
• Coming soon! The WX will also be available with Bodine Electric's line of variable speed, permanent magnet DC (PMDC) and brushless DC (BLDC) motors.

The exterior of the WX gearhead is identical to Bodine's old W models, but the inside has been completely redesigned. These new WX gearmotors feature all-new steel helical gears and synthetic lubricant, allowing the WX to provide up to 50% more torque than previous models. The new steel gearing is designed to AGMA 9 standards, or higher, to assure the quiet operation that is expected from Bodine Electric products. The synthetic lubricant in this new gearhead improves life, and allows these unvented gearmotors to operate over a wide temperature range.

These 12 new WX stock models can also be configured to feature a 3-hole mounting pattern via a simple bolt-on adaptor plate (Bodine model 0995). The WX gearhead is the first gearhead to be paired with Bodine's new 3-wire reversible 34R, permanent split capacitor, 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. WX models are designed to drive a variety of applications, including conveyor systems, packaging equipment, metering devices and commercial appliances.

Brochure: 34R-WX AC Gearmotor (PDF)

About Bodine Electric Company: Bodine Electric is a leading manufacturer of high-performance fractional horsepower gearmotors (less than 1HP / 746 Watts), motors and motor speed controls in North America. Bodine Electric offers over 1,000 standard products, and thousands of custom designed, gearmotors and motion controls (AC Fixed Speed, AC Variable Speed, Brushless DC, and Permanent Magnet DC). Bodine products are available via an extensive distributor network or sold directly to OEMs. Known for their reliability, long life and competitive prices, Bodine gearmotors are found in many demanding industrial and commercial applications. Bodine is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with manufacturing and assembly operations in Peosta, Iowa, U.S.A. For more information, visit: www.bodine-electric.com.

Contact: Edmund Glueck, Manager – Marketing and Product Development.