Overview
The Grove Gear GRL8260175.00 Ironman reducer is a right-angle single-reduction worm gear unit designed to handle heavy-duty industrial applications. The GRL series delivers a proven 30:1 speed ratio in a rugged cast iron housing with one-piece construction, CNC-machined for precision fit and alignment. The 800 series Grove Gear IRONMAN gear reducer is a true heavy duty workhorse that handles the environmental assaults, shock loading, frequent reversing and continuous duty cycles typical in many industrial applications. This model is ideal for conveyor systems, material handling, pump drives, and any application requiring reliable torque multiplication with minimal maintenance.
Key Features
- Built for high-impact load applications, offering exceptional durability and reliability to maximize uptime, with a larger oil reservoir for superior thermal absorption and fluid consistency, which helps extend the life of the gearbox.
- Viton Double-Lip Seal offers higher heat capacity than standard seals, with tapered roller bearing for high overhung and thrust load capacities.
- Equipped with premium Mobil Glygoyle 460 PAG lubricant factory-filled, with large oil capacity providing positive splash lubrication and superior cooling capability.
- Precision-aligned cast aluminum NEMA C-input for seamless motor integration.
- Bronze worm gear chill-cast for maximum strength and superior lifespan in reversing-duty applications
- Mounting dimensions are interchangeable with most industry standard reducers.
Technical Specifications
- Gear Ratio: 30:1
- Configuration: Right-angle single reduction worm
- Housing Material: Cast iron
- Input Type: C-Face quill
- Output Type: Solid shaft (dual output available)
- Input Bore: 5/8 in diameter
- Output Bore: 1.125 in diameter x 2.73 in length
- Output Speed: 58 rpm (at 1750 rpm input)
- Input Power Rating: 2.145 hp
- Output Power Rating: 1.743 hp
- Output Torque: 1883 in-lb
- Centre Distance: 2.63 in
- Series: GRL (Leeson IRONMAN interchange)
- Lubricant: Mobil Glygoyle 460 PAG (pre-filled)
- Mounting Footprint: 3.00 x 4.75 in (standard worm mounting)
Typical Applications
This reducer is engineered for demanding industrial environments including:
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- Pump and fan drives
- Compressor and blower applications
- Hoisting and lifting equipment
- Mixers and agitators with frequent start/stop cycles
- Heavy-duty reversing duty applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 1750 rpm, 1200 rpm, and 900 rpm input motors
- NEMA C-face motor flanges (56C, 56CZ, and others)
- Industry-standard worm reducer mounting footprints
- Systems designed for right-angle torque transmission
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Leeson IRONMAN 30:1 worm reducers (GRL series interchangeable)
- Grove Gear Flexaline 826-30 models (same mounting footprint)
- Other major brand 826-class 30:1 worm reducers with standard mounting dimensions
Works With
- AC and DC motor inputs with C-face mounting
- Solid output shaft couples to flexible couplings, sprockets, and pulleys
- Dual output configuration available for synchronous drive applications
- Left-hand and right-hand output configurations available per specification
