Grove BM226-3 Gear Reducer 15:1 Ratio

Description:

The Grove BM226-3 15:1 Right Angle Gear Reducer is used in industrial power transmission systems to reduce motor speed and increase output torque while changing the direction of rotation by 90 degrees. Commonly installed in OEM machinery, conveyor systems, and material handling equipment where compact right-angle gearing is required for fractional to medium horsepower motor applications. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this reducer for drivetrain replacement, equipment repair, and retrofit of mechanical drive systems in industrial environments.

Applications:

The Grove BM226-3 gear reducer is commonly used in conveyor drives, packaging machinery, mixing equipment, material handling systems, and industrial automation equipment where controlled speed reduction and torque multiplication are required. It is typically installed on 56C frame motors in continuous-duty manufacturing environments to drive belts, chains, rollers, and mechanical load systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Grove Gear (RRX / Regal Rexnord)
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BM226-3
• Product Type: Right Angle Worm Gear Reducer
• Gear Ratio: 15:1
• Input Power: 2.92 HP
• Motor Frame Compatibility: 56C C-face motor mount
• Input Type: C-face quill input (motor mounted)
• Output Type: Solid shaft or hollow bore (configuration dependent)
• Output Orientation: 90-degree right angle
• Housing Material: Cast iron
• Lubrication: Oil bath lubricated sealed gearbox
• Mounting Type: Motor flange / foot mount system (configuration dependent)
• Efficiency: Worm gear efficiency range (application dependent)
• Function: Reduces speed and increases torque for mechanical drive systems
• Operating Temperature: Industrial machinery operating range
• Application: Conveyors, OEM equipment, material handling systems
• Operating Environment: Industrial automation and mechanical drive systems

Common Replacements:

• Dodge Tigear-2 56C right angle worm gear reducers
• Boston Gear 700 series worm gear reducers (15:1 class)
• Worldwide Electric SMR series 56C worm gear reducers