HP planetary gearhead is available as stand-alone gearbox with a direct-fit or servo-coupling interface; or as a stand-alone 1-4 stage speed reducer.
November 24, 2008 - Parvalux releases HP range planetary gearheads. The range has been designed to operate marginally below that of servo specifications, allowing Parvalux to offer a cutting-edge planetary design for a fraction of the cost of a specialised servo-application gearhead.
Key features of the range include:
- Designed and built in the UK
- Available in 3 frames sizes: 42mm, 60mm and 86mm
- 68 gear ratios in 1-4 stages enabling an output speed range of 0.1 to 1000rpm
- Available as stand-alone gearbox with a direct-fit or servo-coupling interface; or as a stand-alone 1-4 stage speed reducer
- Customisable output shaft
- NEMA square, metric, custom and IEC-B14 (56, 63 & 71) output flange options
- Polished nickel-plated finish as standardCustomers can now order samples and prototypes of the HP60, which will be available in quantity from the New Year.
- Less than 20 Arc-min backlash (1 stage)
- Up to 97% efficient (1 stage)
- 40 Nm peak torque (4 stages)
- Max input speed 6000rpm
- Lifetime of 1000 hours at full load at rated input speed, rising to 15,000+ hours for low load/speed applications
- IP65 Ingress protectionAbout ParvaluxFounded in 1947, as one of the UK's first manufacturers of small geared motors, Parvalux has built a reputation for offering one of the worlds most extensive and reliable ranges of customisable AC and DC geared motor units.
The 42mm frame is expected to follow in mid 2009 with the 86mm completing the range by the end of the year.
Key features of the HP60 include:
Parvalux is a successful, privately run business with distributors in 22 countries.

