Neugart WPLE & WPLQE Right-Angle Economy Planetary Gearboxes
The Neugart WPLE & WPLQE Right-Angle Economy Planetary Series (featured model: WPLE080 1-Stage 1:5 Ratio) is Neugart's high-efficiency 90° drive solution, engineered specifically for space-critical servo applications requiring compact right-angle motor integration. By pairing a high-precision **spiral bevel input stage with planetary gear stages**, the WPLE (standard round output) and WPLQE (heavy-load square output flange) series eliminate axial motor projection into machine pathways without compromising torque or positioning accuracy. Featuring low torsional backlash (**<8 to <11 arcmin**) and dynamic transmission efficiency up to 94%, these units offer high cost-effectiveness for packaging conveyors, rotary feeders, Delta pick-and-place robots, and automated transfer axes. The WPLQE variant incorporates reinforced deep-groove ball bearings to absorb elevated radial and axial shaft loads. Available across 5 modular frame sizes (040, 060, 080, 120, 160) covering ratios from 3:1 to 100:1 with output torques up to **1,000 Nm**. WE DRIVE HONGKONG LIMITED provides technical sourcing, ratio verification, and custom PCS motor adapter selection for Neugart WPLE & WPLQE right-angle planetary gearboxes worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| Featured Model | WPLE080-005-SSPB3AD (Size 080 Right-Angle Economy Planetary Reducer, 1-Stage, 1:5 Ratio, Smooth Shaft Output, <8 arcmin Backlash) |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Neugart GmbH (German Precision Motion Control) |
| Product Series | WPLE (Round Output Flange) & WPLQE (Square Output Flange Heavy Radial Load) Right-Angle Planetary Gearboxes |
| Frame Sizes Covered | Sizes 040, 060, 080, 120, 160 (Compact 90° Bevel-Planetary 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 Ratios: 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 7:1, 8:1, 10:1; 2-Stage Ratios: 12:1 to 100:1 |
| Backlash & Dynamic Efficiency | Torsional Backlash: <8 to <11 arcmin; Dynamic Efficiency: up to 94% |
| Motor Mounting Interface | PCS (Precision Clamping System) Keyless Clamp Coupling with Custom Motor Flange Adaptor |
Documentation & Resources
Neugart WPLE & WPLQE Frame Size, Torque & Load Matrix
Complete selection matrix for Neugart WPLE and WPLQE right-angle 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) | Standard Ratio Range | Neugart Model Code Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPLE040 | 8 Nm - 20 Nm | <11 arcmin | 200 N | 3:1 - 100:1 | WPLE040-005-SSPB3AD |
| WPLE060 / WPLQE060 | 18 Nm - 44 Nm | <9 to <10 arcmin | 500 N / 950 N (WPLQE) | 3:1 - 100:1 | WPLE060-005-SSPB3AD |
| WPLE080 / WPLQE080 | 40 Nm - 130 Nm | <8 to <9 arcmin | 950 N / 2,100 N (WPLQE) | 3:1 - 100:1 | WPLE080-005-SSPB3AD |
| WPLE120 / WPLQE120 | 100 Nm - 260 Nm | <7 to <8 arcmin | 2,000 N / 3,800 N (WPLQE) | 3:1 - 100:1 | WPLQE120-010-SSPB3AD |
| WPLE160 / WPLQE160 | 260 Nm - 1,000 Nm | <7 to <8 arcmin | 4,500 N / 6,000 N (WPLQE) | 3:1 - 100:1 | WPLQE160-005-SSPB3AD |
Inline Servo Gearbox to Neugart WPLE/WPLQE Right-Angle Upgrade Guide
Direct replacement guide for upgrading inline servo gearboxes to space-saving Neugart WPLE and WPLQE right-angle planetary units:
| Conventional Inline Reducer | Spatial & Mechanical Limitations | Current Neugart WPLE / WPLQE Equivalent | Key Upgrades & Space-Saving Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline Servo Gearbox with Long Motor Tail | Axial motor length projects into walkways or interferes with adjacent machine frames | Neugart WPLE060 / WPLE080 90° Compact Layout | 90° right-angle motor configuration saves up to 50% axial envelope space. |
| Standard Worm Reducer on Belt Drive | High sliding friction losses (>30% loss) and high thermal dissipation | Neugart WPLE080 / WPLE120 Spiral Bevel + Planetary | Spiral bevel input + planetary stage delivers up to 94% dynamic efficiency with minimal heat. |
| Standard Right-Angle Reducer on Rack Axis | Pinion overhung load causes output shaft deflection and seal leakage | Neugart WPLQE080 / WPLQE120 Reinforced Output Bearings | Square output flange with heavy-duty bearings handles elevated radial forces directly. |
Expert Technical Sourcing & Servo Motion Control Integration Notes
When re-engineering compact machinery or eliminating axial motor overhang, switching to Neugart WPLE/WPLQE right-angle planetary gearboxes delivers immediate mechanical advantages: extreme spatial compactness via 90° input geometry, high dynamic efficiency (up to 94%), low torsional backlash (<8 arcmin), and total elimination of keyway slop through PCS keyless clamping. 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
- WPLE040-003 (Right-Angle 3:1 Reducer)
- WPLE040-005 (Right-Angle 5:1 Reducer)
- WPLE060-005 (Right-Angle 5:1 Reducer)
- WPLE060-010 (Right-Angle 10:1 Reducer)
- WPLE080-005 (Right-Angle 5:1 Reducer)
- WPLE080-010 (Right-Angle 10:1 Reducer)
- WPLE120-005 (Right-Angle 5:1 Reducer)
- WPLE120-010 (Right-Angle 10:1 Reducer)
- WPLQE060-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
- WPLQE080-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
- WPLQE080-010 (Heavy Radial 10:1)
- WPLQE120-005 (Heavy Radial 5:1)
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