Vortex VXT715 Gear Reducer

Description:

The Vortex VXT715 XD Series 7 Gear Reducer with 3 15/16" bushing kit is used in industrial shaft-mounted power transmission systems to reduce speed and increase torque in conveyor and bulk material handling equipment. It is a heavy-duty shaft mount speed reducer designed with a hollow bore and tapered bushing interface for direct mounting onto driven shafts, with torque reaction handled by an external torque arm. Commonly installed in conveyors, screw feeders, bucket elevators, and industrial processing systems where high input horsepower and reliable torque transfer are required. Maintenance teams, OEM manufacturers, and system integrators use this part for replacement of worn shaft-mounted reducers, drivetrain upgrades, and retrofit of material handling systems.

Applications:

The Vortex VXT715 XD is used in industrial mechanical drive systems to provide controlled speed reduction and torque multiplication in conveyor and bulk handling applications. It is commonly applied in aggregate systems, grain handling, packaging conveyors, mining equipment, and process machinery where shaft-mounted power transmission and high load capacity are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Vortex
• Model / Part number: VXT715 XD
• Product type: Shaft-mounted speed reducer (gear reducer)
• Series: XD Series 7
• Ratio: ~15:1 nominal (approx. 15.14:1 actual depending on configuration)
• Input horsepower: Up to ~117 HP class (application dependent)
• Input type: Solid input shaft (belt-driven or motor-driven)
• Output type: Hollow bore shaft mount with tapered bushing kit
• Bushing size: 3-15/16 inch shaft fit kit
• Gear type: Helical parallel-shaft speed reducer
• Housing material: Cast iron industrial housing
• Lubrication: Oil bath lubrication system
• Mounting: Shaft-mounted with torque arm reaction support
• Torque arm: External reaction torque bracket (required)
• Application environment: Industrial conveyor and bulk material handling systems

Common Replacements:

• Dodge TXT725T shaft-mounted speed reducer (Size 7 class equivalent)
• Falk 2070 shaft mount reducer (15:1 industrial equivalent)
• Browning VT Series shaft-mounted speed reducer (Size 7 equivalent)