♦ Basic Info:
Model: IND-16GMP1625, this 16mm 12V planetary gear motor is designed for compact drive modules requiring controlled output speed and stable torque. The gearbox housing is produced by a pressure casting (die-cast) process to support rigid mounting and repeatable assembly geometry in production builds.
♦ Key Features:
♦ Alterable
Customizable items: 1. Length and shape of the shaft; 2. Voltage, output speed, torque, etc. ; 3. Adding connectors, lead wires; 4. Adding gears to shaft; 5. Adding encoder.
In a planetary gear motor, housing stiffness and alignment affect gear mesh stability and output consistency. Using a die-cast (pressure cast) gearbox housing helps maintain repeatable geometry and mounting surfaces, which is beneficial when the application has higher duty cycle or higher reaction torque.
| Ratio | MPN | Voltage | No Load | On Load | Stall | ||||||||||
| Operating Range (V) | Rated Voltage(V) | Current (mA) | Speed (rpm) | Current (mA) | Speed (rpm) | Torque (g.cm) | Current (mA) | Torque (g.cm) | |||||||
| 4 | IND-16GMP1625-4 | 1.0-2.5 | 3 | 35 | 2500 | 60 | 2000 | 100 | 750 | 400 | |||||
| 16 | IND-16GMP1625-16 | 1.5-5.0 | 6 | 60 | 750 | 45 | 525 | 100 | 1200 | 1600 | |||||
| 256 | IND-16GMP1625-256 | 3.0-8.0 | 9 | 65 | 55 | 70 | 27 | 100 | 1500 | 6500 | |||||
| 542 | IND-16GMP1625-542 | 8.0-14.0 | 12 | 50 | 25 | 70 | 7.6 | 500 | 2000 | 8500 | |||||
Notes: The table lists sample builds at different rated voltages within the operating range; we can match a 12V working point by selecting the appropriate winding and ratio.
Use the gearbox sheet to select gearbox stage and ratio based on your target output speed and required torque:
Stage 1 (shortest): lower ratios (e.g., 4 / 4.75 / 6) for higher output speed and lower torque multiplication.
Stage 2: mid ratios (16 / 19 / 24 / 29 / 36) for balanced speed/torque in compact drives.
Stage 3–4: high ratios (256…509 / 542…1296) for low speed, higher torque demand applications.
For mechanisms with hard end-stops or frequent start/stop, current limiting is recommended to avoid extended operation near stall torque.
Gearbox sheet
| Gear box length/L(mm) | Number of stage | Gear Ratios | |||||||||||||
| 12.3 | 1 | 1/4 | 1/4.75 | 1/6 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||
| 15.9 | 2 | 1/16 | 1/19 | 1/24 | 1/29 | 1/36 | – | – | – | ||||||
| 19.5 | 3 | 1/256 | 1/304 | 1/361 | 1/384 | 1/429 | 1/456 | 1/509 | – | ||||||
| 23.1 | 4 | 1/542 | 1/576 | 1/643 | 1/684 | 1/812 | 1/864 | 1/1026 | 1/1296 | ||||||
To quote the correct 16mm 12V planetary gear motor configuration quickly, please provide:
We will recommend a suitable stage/ratio and confirm a working point aligned to your load profile.
Yes. The platform supports a wide operating voltage range. The reference table lists sample configurations at different rated voltages; we can match a 12V working point by selecting the appropriate winding and gearbox ratio for your target rpm/torque.
Higher torque / lower speed applications typically use higher ratios from stage 3–4 (e.g., 256 and above). Final selection should be based on your required output speed, duty cycle, and end-stop/shock load conditions.
Common options include shaft length/style, wiring length, connector/terminal type, wire exit direction, and encoder integration evaluation. Provide your drawings and inspection checkpoints and we can align sampling and mass production builds.
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