Bodine Electric Company 42R5BFSI-5N Gearmotor

The Bodine Electric 42R5BFSI-5N is a compact right‑angle gearmotor that pairs a 1/6 HP, 115 VAC single‑phase motor with a 5:1 gear reducer to deliver about 340 rpm output and 23 lb‑in of torque at the shaft. Designed for inverter‑duty operation, this 42R5BFSI‑5N unit draws approximately 3.6 A at 60 Hz and 115 V, with a 1‑phase, split‑phase induction drive in Bodine’s 42R‑5N family. It features an IP‑20 protected, fan‑cooled, unvented gear housing with an aluminum center ring and end shields for thermal efficiency, and a radial load rating around 180 lb. Its overall length is about 10.25 inches and it weighs roughly 15.5 lb, making it suitable for light‑duty drives in compact machinery, conveyors, or packaging equipment where space is limited. The 42R5BFSI‑5N designation identifies this specific model within Bodine’s catalog, which provides the wiring, mounting, and accessory details for installation.