Overview
The Ohio Gear BMQ826-30-56-D Leeson Electric Ironman reducer is a compact, right-angle worm gear speed reducer engineered for industrial duty. With a proven 30:1 gear ratio, this unit delivers reliable speed reduction and torque multiplication for applications ranging from material handling to pump drive systems. The used condition unit is fully inspected and ready for integration into existing machinery.
Key Features
- 30:1 gear ratio for precise speed control and high torque output
- 1.77 HP input capacity with 1479 in-lbs output torque
- Bronze alloy worm gear construction with O-ring seals on input/output covers
- Right-angle (90-degree) power transmission for compact mounting
- Cast iron housing with precision mounting surfaces and bolt holes for flexible installation
- Leeson Ironman series reliability—proven in demanding industrial environments
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: BMQ826-30-56-D
- Series: Leeson Ironman, Ohio Gear 800
- Frame Size / Center Distance: 826, 2.62 inches
- Gear Ratio: 30:1
- Input Horsepower: 1.77 HP
- Output Torque: 1479 in-lbs
- Gear Type: Worm and worm gear (bronze alloy)
- Output Shaft Orientation: Right-hand
- Mounting Configuration: 56C output flange
- Housing Material: Cast iron
- Sealing: O-rings on input and output covers
- Condition: Used, inspected unit
Typical Applications
The BMQ826-30-56-D is widely used in industrial automation and mechanical power transmission where compact, high-torque speed reduction is required:
- Centrifugal and positive displacement pump drives
- Conveyor and belt drive systems
- Fan and blower motors
- Machine tool indexing and feed drives
- Material handling and lifting equipment
- Agitator and mixer drives
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Leeson Electric motors with C-face or flexible coupling input
- Single-phase and three-phase AC motor drives
- Standard industrial motor frames (NEMA, IEC) with flange or shaft mounting
- Right-angle gear reducer applications requiring 56C output configuration
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The BMQ826-30-56-D is a direct equivalent within the Ohio Gear Leeson Ironman series. Verify part number configuration (D suffix and 56C designation) with your system integrator before ordering to ensure exact fitment. Related models in the 826 frame size include BM826-30-56-R (different output orientation) and other ratio variants within the BMQ826 family.
Works With
- Standard AC and DC motor power systems (1 to 3 HP class motors)
- Flexible coupling and direct-drive shaft input methods
- ISO standard mounting footprints and SAE flange configurations
- Industrial control systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs) when properly sized
