Neugart PLE & PLQE Economy Line Inline Planetary Gearboxes
The Neugart PLE & PLQE Economy Line Planetary Gearbox Series (featured model: PLE080 1-Stage 1:5 Ratio) is Neugart's industry-leading cost-effective inline drive platform, engineered specifically for dynamic motion control, high efficiency, and quiet power transmission in packaging machinery, industrial automation, medical equipment, and conveyor axes. Built with precision-ground spur gear teeth and low-friction deep-groove ball bearings, the **PLE series** offers high efficiency (up to 97%) and low torsional backlash (**<7 to <10 arcmin**) in a lightweight aluminum/steel housing. For applications demanding higher radial and axial load capacity, the **PLQE variant** incorporates reinforced output bearings and a robust square output flange. Available across 5 modular frame sizes (40, 60, 80, 120, 160) covering 1-stage (3:1 to 10:1), 2-stage (12:1 to 100:1), and 3-stage (up to 512:1) reduction ratios with output torques up to **1,000 Nm**. WE DRIVE HONGKONG LIMITED provides technical sourcing, ratio verification, and custom PCS motor adapter matching for Neugart PLE & PLQE inline planetary gearboxes worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| Featured Model | PLE080-005-SSPB3AD (Size 080 Economy Inline Planetary Reducer, 1-Stage, 1:5 Gear Ratio, Smooth Shaft Output, <7 arcmin Backlash) |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Neugart GmbH (German Precision Motion Control) |
| Product Series | PLE (Standard Round Output Flange) & PLQE (Heavy Radial Load Square Flange) Economy Planetary Gearboxes |
| Frame Sizes Covered | Sizes 040, 060, 080, 120, 160 (High Efficiency Aluminum / Steel Construction) |
| Output Torque Range | 8 Nm to 1,000 Nm (70 lb-in to 8,850 lb-in Continuous Output Torque) |
| Reduction Ratio Range | 1-Stage: 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 7:1, 8:1, 10:1; 2-Stage: 12:1 to 100:1; 3-Stage: up to 512:1 |
| Backlash & Dynamic Efficiency | Torsional Backlash: <6 to <10 arcmin; Dynamic Efficiency: up to 97% (1-Stage) |
| Motor Mounting Interface | PCS (Precision Clamping System) Keyless Clamp Coupling with Custom Motor Flange Adaptor |
Documentation & Resources
Neugart PLE & PLQE Frame Size, Torque & Radial Load Matrix
Complete selection matrix for Neugart PLE and PLQE economy planetary gearboxes. Review frame sizes, nominal torques, allowable radial/axial loads, backlash levels, and model codes:
| Neugart Frame Size | Max Output Torque (Nm) | Torsional Backlash | Max Radial Load (N) | 1-Stage Ratios (i) | Neugart Model Code Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLE040 | 8 Nm - 20 Nm | <8 to <10 arcmin | 200 N | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 | PLE040-005-SSPB3AD |
| PLE060 / PLQE060 | 18 Nm - 44 Nm | <7 to <10 arcmin | 500 N / 950 N (PLQE) | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 | PLE060-005-SSPB3AD |
| PLE080 / PLQE080 | 40 Nm - 130 Nm | <7 to <9 arcmin | 950 N / 2,100 N (PLQE) | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 | PLE080-005-SSPB3AD |
| PLE120 / PLQE120 | 100 Nm - 260 Nm | <6 to <8 arcmin | 2,000 N / 3,800 N (PLQE) | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 | PLQE120-010-SSPB3AD |
| PLE160 / PLQE160 | 260 Nm - 1,000 Nm | <6 to <8 arcmin | 4,500 N / 6,000 N (PLQE) | 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 | PLQE160-005-SSPB3AD |
Standard High-Backlash Gearbox to Neugart PLE/PLQE Upgrade Guide
Direct replacement guide for upgrading standard high-backlash inline gearboxes to low-backlash Neugart PLE and PLQE economy planetary units:
| Conventional Inline Gearbox | Motion Control Limitations | Current Neugart PLE / PLQE Equivalent | Key Performance & Precision Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Backlash Standard Gearbox (>20') | Positioning overshoot and hunting during fast indexing cycles | Neugart PLE060 / PLE080 (<7') Low Backlash Precision | Precision ground spur planetary gearing delivers tight repeatability and smooth motion. |
| Keyed Input Shaft Motor Reducer | Keyway fretting corrosion and slop under rapid start-stop acceleration | Neugart PLE080 with PCS Clamping Zero Slop Coupling | Balanced PCS friction clamping sleeve eliminates keyway slop up to 18,000 RPM. |
| Standard Belt Drive Gearbox on Linear Axis | Bearing failure due to excessive overhung radial tension force | Neugart PLQE080 / PLQE120 Reinforced Output Bearings | Heavy-duty deep groove ball bearings handle elevated belt/pinion radial load without shaft deflection. |
Expert Technical Sourcing & Servo Motion Control Integration Notes
When retrofitting automated assembly lines or upgrading servo axes, switching to Neugart PLE/PLQE economy planetary gearboxes delivers immediate operational advantages: high cost-efficiency, low noise emission, ultra-high dynamic efficiency (up to 97%), low torsional backlash (<7 arcmin), and universal compatibility with standard servo motor dimensions. Simply provide us with your complete gearhead designation or servo motor part number, and our technical engineering team will deliver a 100% compliant replacement specification and proposal.
Core Benchmark Model Standard Configurations
- PLE040-003 (Economy 3:1 Reducer)
- PLE040-005 (Economy 5:1 Reducer)
- PLE060-005 (Economy 5:1 Reducer)
- PLE060-010 (Economy 10:1 Reducer)
- PLE080-005 (Economy 5:1 Reducer)
- PLE080-010 (Economy 10:1 Reducer)
- PLE120-005 (Economy 5:1 Reducer)
- PLE120-010 (Economy 10:1 Reducer)
- PLQE060-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
- PLQE080-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
- PLQE080-010 (Heavy Radial 10:1)
- PLQE120-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
- Neugart PLE Economy Line Planetary
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- Neugart PCS Keyless Motor Clamping
- Neugart Low Backlash Servo Reducer
- Neugart Spur Gear Planetary Head
- Neugart High Efficiency Inline Reducer
- Neugart Packaging Machine Servo Drive
- Neugart Automated Conveyor Planetary
