NEMA 17 Stepper Motor with Planetary Gearbox 5:1 Reduction

Designed for balanced speed control, this NEMA 17 stepper motor with 5:1 planetary gearbox delivers smoother motion and enhanced torque for automation systems.

NEMA 17 Stepper Motor with Planetary Gearbox 5:1

This NEMA 17 stepper motor features a planetary gearbox 5:1 reduction ratio,
providing a balanced combination of speed reduction and torque amplification.

Advantages of a 5:1 Planetary Gear Ratio

The 5:1 planetary gearbox is widely used in compact motion control applications
where moderate torque increase and stable output speed are required.

Gearbox Specifications

Item Specification
Reduction Ratio 5 : 1
Efficiency 96%
Noise Level < 55 dB

Backlash Engineering Note

Backlash is an important factor to consider when selecting a planetary gearbox for your application.
It refers to the play between the gear teeth that occurs when direction is reversed.
The amount of backlash can impact the precision and repeatability of your system.
In general, a higher gear ratio, such as 50:1, tends to introduce more backlash,
which may be acceptable for low-precision applications. However, for high-precision tasks like CNC machines or robotics,
a lower gear ratio such as 3:1 or 5:1 with minimal backlash is preferred to ensure accurate motion control.

It’s crucial to assess the backlash tolerance in your system and choose the appropriate gearbox ratio.
Lower backlash is generally preferred for applications requiring high accuracy and repeatability.

For more details on how backlash affects your system, please consult our Backlash vs Accuracy vs Repeatability blog post.

For more information on how to reduce backlash and optimize your planetary gearbox performance, read our in-depth technical article: How to Minimize Backlash in Planetary Gears.

Applications

  • Labeling machines
  • Small robotic actuators
  • Precision conveyors

Download Datasheet

Download the full specification sheet for detailed parameters, wiring guide, and performance curves.

📄 Download PDF Datasheet

Planetary Gearbox Selection Guide

Selecting the correct planetary gear ratio depends on load torque, speed requirements, and positioning accuracy.

For applications requiring higher torque than a 5:1 planetary gearbox,a 10:1 planetary gearbox may be a better option.

Other Planetary Gearbox Options

This model is part of our
NEMA 17 planetary gearbox stepper motor series
.

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