Motovario B Series Bevel Helical Gearboxes

Cast iron helical bevel gear reducers and geared motors for right-angle drives, from 600Nm to 13,000Nm.

7 sizes · up to 13,000Nm · ratios 5.71 to 187.24:1 · hollow bore 35 to 100mm · up to 90kW

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The B Series is Motovario’s cast iron bevel helical range: three reduction stages, a right-angle output and seven sizes from B063 to B163. Units are available as compact geared motors, with an IEC motor adaptor or with a solid input shaft, and with a hollow or solid output shaft. For lighter duties, the aluminium BA Series covers 120 to 450Nm.

B Series overview

A bevel helical gearbox combines helical gear stages with a bevel gear pair, turning the drive through 90 degrees while keeping the efficiency of helical gearing. On the B Series the second stage is a Gleason spiral bevel gear pair, and Motovario quotes an average efficiency of 0.9 for the three-stage unit.

The range runs in seven sizes, B063, B083, B103, B123, B143, B153 and B163, with nominal output torque from 600Nm to 13,000Nm and ratios from 5.71:1 to 187.24:1. Housings are high-strength grey cast iron (G200), optimised with FEM analysis and finished in blue RAL 5010 epoxy-polyester powder, and the B Series accepts radial loads of up to 80,000N on the largest size.

Each size can be built as a compact geared motor (CB), with an IEC motor adaptor for motors from IEC 63 on the B063 up to IEC 280 on the B163 (B), with a motor adaptor and flexible coupling (PB, from B083), or with a solid input shaft (IB), for geared motors up to 90kW. The casing comes in foot, flange or universal versions. The hollow output shaft has two bore options on most sizes, with single or double solid output shafts, a shrink disc on B143 to B163, an output flange on B063 to B123 and a torque arm for shaft mounting.

Features and benefits

  • Right-angle drive in cast iron – high-strength G200 grey cast iron housings, optimised with FEM analysis.
  • 600Nm to 13,000Nm nominal torque – seven sizes from B063 to B163.
  • Ratios from 5.71:1 to 187.24:1 – three reduction stages on every size.
  • Average efficiency of 0.9 – helical gearing with a Gleason spiral bevel stage, and no worm stage.
  • Radial loads up to 80,000N – on the B163 output shaft.
  • Four input options – compact geared motor, IEC motor adaptor (IEC 63 to 280), adaptor with flexible coupling or solid input shaft.
  • Hollow bores from 35mm to 100mm – with a second bore option on most sizes, plus solid and shrink disc outputs.
  • Foot, flange, universal or shaft mounting – with output flange and torque arm accessories.
  • Options for demanding duties – backstop device, Viton or reinforced output oil seals and output shaft cover.
  • ATEX versions – category 2GD and 3GD.

B Series specifications

SpecificationB Series
TypeHelical bevel gear reducer / geared motor, right-angle output
SizesB063, B083, B103, B123, B143, B153, B163
Reduction stages3
Nominal output torque600 to 13,000Nm (Mn2 at 1400rpm input)
Ratios5.71:1 to 187.24:1
Average efficiency0.9
Input versionsCB compact geared motor; B with IEC motor adaptor (B5 and B11 flanges); PB motor adaptor with flexible coupling (not on B063); IB solid input shaft
Geared motor powerUp to 90kW
Motor sizesIEC 63 to 280, depending on gearbox size
OutputHollow shaft (35 to 100mm bore); single or double solid output shaft; hollow shaft with shrink disc (B143 to B163); output flange (B063 to B123)
Maximum radial load80,000N (B163)
MountingFoot, flange or universal casing; shaft mounted with torque arm
HousingHigh-strength grey cast iron (G200), optimised with FEM analysis; cast iron inspection cover on B143, B153 and B163
FinishBlue RAL 5010 epoxy-polyester powder
LubricationB063 lubricated for life (no oil plugs); B083 to B123 supplied filled with mineral oil (ISO VG220) and fitted with oil plugs; B143 to B163 supplied without oil. Synthetic and food grade lubricants available
OptionsBackstop device, Viton or reinforced output oil seals, output shaft cover, assembly and disassembly kit
ATEX2GD and 3GD versions available
Design standardsDIN 3990, ISO 6336, AGMA 2101, ISO 10300, DIN 3991, ISO 281, DIN 743

Second table: BA Series sizes.

B Series sizes. Names every model because buyers search by model code.

SizeNominal torque (Nm)Ratio rangeHollow bore (mm)IEC motor sizes
B0636005.71 to 157.4235 or 4063 to 112
B0838507.81 to 144.7740 or 4580 to 132
B1031,8008.13 to 165.2545 or 5080 to 160
B1233,5007.97 to 180.4055 or 6090 to 180
B1435,00010.84 to 187.2470100 to 200
B1538,00010.49 to 165.4280 or 90132 to 225
B16313,0008.89 to 154.83100160 to 280

Source: Motovario B Series Standard IEC Technical Catalogue (helical bevel geared motors, B and BA), as held in the Betech download library, with nominal torque Mn2 and ratio ranges from the IB/IBA reducer tables at 1400rpm input and motor sizes from the motor flange availability tables; cross-checked against the Motovario helical bevel product pages (cast iron and aluminium) and Motovario brochure DP-B EN/2019/REV.0. Checked 1 November 2026.

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B Series FAQs

The B is the series, the first digits are the casing size and the last digit is the number of reduction stages. A B103 is a size 10 unit with three stages, rated at 1,800Nm; a B083 is a size 08 unit rated at 850Nm. Every B Series size is three-stage.

Housing material and size. The B Series is cast iron and runs from 600Nm to 13,000Nm. The BA Series is die-cast aluminium, with two or three stages and three casing sizes from 120Nm to 450Nm, for lighter duties.

Motovario gives an average efficiency of 0.9 for the three-stage B Series. Because every stage is helical or bevel gearing, efficiency stays high across the ratio range, which is the main reason to choose a bevel helical unit over a worm gearbox for a right-angle drive.

Yes. With a hollow output shaft, or a hollow shaft with shrink disc on sizes B143 to B163, the gearbox mounts directly on the driven shaft and is held by a torque arm. Foot, flange and universal casings are also available.

The B063 is filled with lubricant for life and has no oil plugs. Sizes B083 to B123 are supplied filled with mineral oil (ISO VG220) and fitted with oil plugs for any catalogue mounting position. Sizes B143 to B163 are supplied without oil and are filled on installation, so the mounting position must be specified. Synthetic and food grade lubricants are available.

Yes. Motovario offers the B Series in ATEX category 2GD and 3GD versions for hazardous areas.

IEC motors from frame 63 up to frame 280, depending on gearbox size, through B5 or B11 motor adaptors. Motovario three phase motors and brake motors can be fitted to make a complete geared motor.

Choose a B Series gearbox

Browse the B Series by size, ratio and bore, or send us the torque, output speed and mounting you need and we will specify the unit.

Contact

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