Overview
The Boston Gear 56587 AL 0 HORZ base kit is a horizontal mounting assembly designed to provide stable, vibration-damping support for Boston Gear speed reducers and gear drive systems. This base kit ensures precise alignment and protects connected equipment from harmful vibrations while maintaining the durability expected from the Boston Gear brand. The unit comes new in box and ready for installation on a facility floor or structural mounting surface.
Key Features
- Horizontal orientation for floor-mounted or side-mounted reducer configurations
- Precision-engineered for alignment stability and vibration isolation
- All-steel or ductile-iron construction for long-term durability
- Compatible with Boston Gear worm gear and helical gear speed reducers
- Complete assembly—no additional fabrication required for standard installations
- New condition, factory-tested and inspected
Technical Specifications
The Boston Gear 56587 base kit is engineered to support horizontal-mounted speed reducers across a range of power ratings. While specific load ratings and dimensions vary by reducer pairing, this kit is designed for industrial duty-cycle operation in manufacturing, material handling, and process automation environments.
- Mount Orientation: Horizontal (floor or wall-mounted)
- Material: Cast iron or steel base
- Application: Speed reducer and gearbox mounting
- Condition: New in box
Typical Applications
- Conveyor system drive trains
- Mixer and blender motor mounts
- Industrial pump coupling assemblies
- Fan and blower speed reduction systems
- Material handling and packaging machinery
- General industrial machinery requiring horizontal gear reducer mounting
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Boston Gear 700 Series worm speed reducers
- Boston Gear 721 AL speed reducers
- Boston Gear enclosed gear drives
- Standard industrial electric motors (1–10 HP typical)
- Flexible couplings and jaw couplings
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify exact replacement compatibility with your system integrator or the original equipment manufacturer before ordering. Boston Gear base kit model numbers are specific to reducer series and mounting orientation. Consult Boston Gear technical documentation or contact the supplier for cross-reference assistance.
Works With
- Boston Gear worm and helical gear reducers
- AC and DC industrial motor lineups
- Flexible couplings (jaw, disc, elastomeric)
- Standard floor anchoring and vibration isolation mounts
