Boston Gear VR137POM5 Spiral Bevel Gear Reducer

Description:

The Boston VR137POM5 1:1 Ratio Gear Reducer is used in industrial power transmission systems to transfer torque between shafts at equal input and output speeds without speed reduction. It is a spiral bevel gear reducer designed for right-angle or inline mechanical coupling where alignment and torque transfer are required under load. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and industrial automation drives. Maintenance teams, OEM manufacturers, and system integrators use this part for replacement of worn gear drives, drivetrain alignment correction, and retrofit of mechanical power transmission assemblies.

Applications:

The Boston VR137POM5 is used in industrial mechanical drive systems to transmit power at a 1:1 ratio between shafts while supporting moderate to high horsepower input. It is commonly applied in conveyors, automated production lines, processing machinery, and material handling systems where synchronized shaft rotation and torque transfer are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Boston Gear
• Model / Part number: VR137POM5
• Product type: Spiral bevel gear reducer
• Ratio: 1:1
• Input horsepower: 9.26 HP (rated capacity)
• Gear type: Spiral bevel / miter gear set
• Frame size: 137 series housing
• Shaft orientation: Right-angle or inline (application dependent)
• Output type: Solid shaft output
• Input type: Solid shaft or motor-coupled input
• Housing material: Cast iron industrial gearbox housing
• Lubrication: Oil-bath lubricated system
• Bearing type: Heavy-duty anti-friction bearings
• Efficiency: High mechanical efficiency torque transfer unit
• Application environment: Industrial automation and mechanical drive systems

Common Replacements:

• Boston Gear R137VR series 1:1 bevel gear reducer equivalent
• Dodge 1:1 right-angle gear drive (size-matched industrial series)
• SEW-Eurodrive R series bevel gear unit (equivalent torque class)