Industrial UR146-HM5 Right Angle Gear Reducer

Description:

The Boston UR146-HM5 1:1 Ratio Right Angle Gear Reducer is used in industrial power transmission systems for changing the direction of rotation between intersecting shafts while maintaining equal input and output speed. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, pumps, and industrial automation systems where right-angle torque transfer without speed reduction is required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this unit for gearbox replacement, drivetrain alignment, equipment retrofits, and OEM motion system maintenance.

Applications:

The UR146-HM5 right-angle gear reducer is commonly used in industrial environments including conveyor drives, packaging lines, assembly systems, automated machinery, and material handling equipment where a 1:1 ratio is required for directional power transfer rather than speed reduction. It is typically used where layout constraints require a 90-degree shaft orientation while preserving input speed and torque characteristics.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Boston Gear (or equivalent Boston industrial series)
• Model / Part number: UR146-HM5
• Product type: Right-angle gear reducer
• Gear ratio: 1:1
• Gear type: Bevel / miter gear drive
• Shaft arrangement: Right-angle (90°)
• Input horsepower: Approx. 26.376 HP rating (application dependent)
• Housing material: Cast iron or industrial alloy housing
• Mounting type: Foot or flange mount (model dependent)
• Lubrication: Oil bath or grease lubricated (configuration dependent)
• Function: Directional power transmission with no speed change
• Efficiency: High-efficiency bevel gear transfer
• Operating speed: Variable based on system input
• Application environment: Industrial automation and mechanical drive systems
• Load capacity: Medium to heavy-duty industrial service
• Rotation: Reversible (CW/CCW operation supported)

Common Replacements:

• Boston Gear R158-BM1 spiral bevel gear drive
• Winsmith right-angle bevel gearbox (1:1 ratio series)
• Dodge industrial right-angle miter gearbox 1:1 ratio