Bodine Electric Company KCI-23A2 Gear Motor

The Bodine Electric Company KCI-23A2 gearmotor is a compact, 115 V single-phase gearmotor with an 18:1 reduction that yields 86 RPM at the output and 21 oz-in of torque. Identified by the 0718 designation and rated at 1/450 HP, this model is designed for slow-speed, high-torque drive in compact equipment. It uses a capacitor-start design with a permanent split capacitor (normal slip) and operates non-synchronously, with impedance protection to help prevent current overload during startup. The capacitor assembly is specified as 494-00046. As a 1-phase, 115 V unit, the KCI-23A2 family is suitable for small automation tasks where a compact footprint and straightforward drive are desirable. The 18:1 gear ratio places the output in the sub-100 RPM range, enabling precise control of loads and indexing of small mechanisms. The KCI-23A2 designation identifies the specific model in Bodine's KCI line and corresponds to the 0718 configuration.