BAF series precision planetary gear units cover 7 frame sizes (42–235 mm) with ratios from 3:1 to 100:1. Backlash ≤5 arcmin (standard) or ≤3 arcmin (precision). Rated torque up to 1,500 Nm, single-stage efficiency ≥96%. Carburized 20CrMnTi gears (HRC 58–62), IP65 housing. Direct flanges for IEC, NEMA and major servo brands.
BAF Series Precision Planetary Gear Units for Demanding Duty Cycles
A BAF planetary gearbox is a precision servo reducer built for continuous industrial duty — packaging lines, conveying systems and multi-axis positioning equipment. The BAF series uses the same ground 20CrMnTi gear set as the BAE platform but trades a small amount of backlash for a wider torque band and a lower cost per axis. Seven frame sizes span 42 mm to 235 mm, ratios 3:1 through 100:1, with two backlash grades available on every frame.
≤3′Backlash
Precision grade
1,500NmRated output
torque
≥96%Single-stage
efficiency
IP65Sealed
enclosure
Frame Range and Ratio Coverage
BAF0423 – 10:114 Nm
BAF0603 – 100:128 Nm
BAF0903 – 100:185 Nm
BAF1153 – 100:1180 Nm
BAF1423 – 100:1380 Nm
BAF1803 – 100:1800 Nm
BAF2203 – 100:11,500 Nm
BAF vs. Generic Planetary Reducer
Item
BAF Series
Generic
Gear grinding
Ground after carburizing
Hardened only
Carrier build
One-piece, single setup
Multi-piece
Output bearings
Preloaded tapered
Deep groove ball
Backlash record
Per unit, serialized
Not supplied
Flange fit
Machined into housing
Adapter plate
Design life
20,000 h L10
8,000–10,000 h
How the BAF Series Is Built
01
Carburized, then ground
Every BAF gear set is 20CrMnTi, carburized to HRC 58–62, and finish-ground with tip relief on both flanks. The grinding pass is what gives consistent backlash across the full tooth width — not just at the mesh center. Noise stays under 65 dB(A) at 3,000 rpm no-load.
02
Planet carrier bored in one clamp
The three pin bores are finish-bored in a single setup, holding load distribution across the planet gears within 0.015 mm at rated torque. Multi-piece carriers develop an uneven wear pattern here after 3,000–5,000 running hours, which is where most reducer failures start.
03
Preloaded output bearing
Output axial play is held under 0.03 mm by a pair of preloaded tapered roller bearings. On rack-and-pinion, belt-driven and indexing-table axes, this is the difference between a repeatable position and a slowly drifting one.
04
Motor flange cut directly into the housing
IEC, NEMA and brand-specific flanges for Yaskawa, Siemens and Parker servo motors are machined into the input housing with a clamp-style coupling. No adapter plate means shorter stack length and lower runout at the motor shaft.
05
Sealed, filled, tested, recorded
Synthetic grease is filled for the 20,000-hour design life. Backlash, running torque, vibration and temperature rise are measured per unit and logged against the serial number. The test sheet ships in the box.
06
Two backlash grades, one frame
Every BAF frame is available in standard grade (≤5 arcmin single-stage) or precision grade (≤3 arcmin single-stage). Two-stage builds add roughly 2 arcmin to either figure. You do not pay for precision you do not need.
Ratio, backlash grade, motor model, mounting orientation.
2
Get drawing
Dimensioned drawing returned same working day for confirmation.
3
Sample or production
Samples from 1 piece. MOQ 10 units per configuration.
4
Ship in 3–7 days
Standard ratios dispatch in 3–7 working days. Custom flanges 15–25 days.
Payment T/T, L/C at sight. Shipping FOB Ningbo / Shanghai, DDP on request. Factory-direct pricing on bulk orders above 50 units. Full catalog PDF available on request through our inquiry page. Warranty 12 months against manufacturing defects, backed by an ISO 9001:2015 quality system documented on the Quality Assurance page.
Common Questions from Buyers
What is the difference between BAF and BAE gear units?
BAF is the wider-torque, lower-cost variant; BAE is the tighter-backlash variant. Both use the same gear material, grinding process and preloaded bearing layout. BAF standard grade holds ≤5 arcmin, BAE standard grade holds ≤8 arcmin on the smaller frames, and BAE precision grade goes down to ≤3 arcmin. For packaging, conveying and general positioning, BAF is usually the more economical choice.
Can a BAF unit replace a gearbox from another brand?
In most cases yes, as a drop-in replacement. Send the mounting dimensions, ratio, backlash grade and motor model number. A dimensioned drawing comes back for confirmation before production starts.
How is backlash verified before shipping?
Input locked, ±2% rated torque applied to the output, angular displacement read at the output flange. The measured value is printed on the test sheet and logged against the unit's serial number. Standard grade ≤5 arcmin, precision grade ≤3 arcmin for single-stage builds.
Does the BAF gearbox need lubrication after installation?
No. Synthetic grease is filled for the 20,000-hour bearing L10 design life. Any mounting orientation is supported — no oil sump, no top-up schedule.
What is the warranty and certification?
12 months against manufacturing defects, ISO 9001:2015 certified factory. Each unit ships with its own measurement record covering backlash, running torque, vibration and temperature rise.
Send your ratio, backlash grade and motor model. A dimensioned quote comes back the same working day.
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