Overview
The Grove Gear Bravo HMQ518-07-H-IEC63 is a single-reduction aluminum worm gear reducer engineered for compact, lightweight applications requiring reliable right-angle power transmission. This unit combines durability with space-efficient design, making it ideal for OEM equipment and industrial retrofit installations where weight and footprint matter.
Key Features
- 7:1 gear ratio with 1.378 hp input / 1.103 hp output capacity
- Bronze worm gear centrifugally cast onto iron hub for strength and wear resistance
- Single-piece alloy steel input and worm shaft for consistent performance
- C-face quill input and hollow bore output design for flexible mounting
- PAG synthetic oil lubrication system
- Aluminum construction for weight reduction without sacrificing rigidity
Technical Specifications
- Input shaft diameter: 0.625″
- Output shaft diameter: 0.75″
- Maximum output speed: 250 rpm
- Maximum input speed: 1750 rpm
- Output torque: 278 in-lb
- Center distance: 1.77″
- Input keyway: 3/16 x 3/32″
- Output keyway: 3/16 x 1″
- Lubrication: PAG synthetic oil
- Mounting style: Shaft mount with C-face quill input
Typical Applications
The Bravo HMQ518-07-H-IEC63 is suitable for conveyor systems, packaging machinery, food processing equipment, material handling devices, and any industrial application requiring compact, efficient right-angle torque transmission. Its lightweight aluminum housing makes it particularly valuable in space-constrained OEM designs.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard C-face motor flanges (IEC mounting)
- Right-angle shaft-coupled motor installations
- Industrial machinery requiring 1750 rpm input speeds
- PAG synthetic oil lubrication systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Grove Gear HMQ518-07-H-56-12 (NEMA-equivalent variant)
- Legacy worm reducers with comparable 7:1 ratios and C-face input
Works With
- 1750 rpm, 50–60 Hz three-phase motors
- Hollow bore output compatible with standard shaft couplings
- Mounting dimensions interchangeable with many worldwide reducer brands
