Baldor Electric Company 17QZ20H56 Gear Reducer

The Baldor Electric Company 17QZ20H56 Gear Reducer is a compact right-angle worm gear speed reducer with a 20:1 reduction ratio. It features a C-face quill input and a hollow output, with a center distance of 1.75 inches, allowing straightforward mounting and shaft alignment in tight spaces. The 17QZ20H56 unit is part of the TIGEAR-2 worm gear drive family and is rated for 1.03 horsepower input, delivering an output speed up to 88 rpm and a maximum output torque of 602 in-lb. This configuration supports moderate-load applications such as conveyors, packaging equipment, and small machine tools where a compact, rigid speed-reducing solution is required. The right-angle geometry reduces layout length and enables direct integration between a Baldor motor and driven components while maintaining a simple, single-stage gear train. The 20:1 ratio provides torque multiplication at a low output speed, suitable for driving rollers, feed mechanisms, or other rotary elements in automated lines. The 17QZ20H56 designation identifies the specific model within Baldor’s Dodge TIGEAR-2 lineup, recognized for robust worm-gear performance in industrial environments.