r /> A new right angle AC gearmotor available in six standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear 's38; Engineering Corp. (http://www.bisongear.com/) The new VWDIR33 AC right angle gearmotors (http://www.bisongear.com/subcategory.asp_Q_catID_E_2_A_subCatID_E_94) feature 1/12 horsepower (62 watts) dual voltage (115/230V), dual frequency (60/50 Hz) single phase permanent split capacitor electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers utilize hardened steel worm gearing and cast iron output gears, with ratios ranging from 37:1 to 1205:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 40 to 1.5 RPM, with continuous torque ratings from 89 to 250 in-lbs (10.1 to 28.3 N-m). The gearmotors are available with left, right or dual output shafts, are reversible and feature all-position foot mounting with a 100 pound (45.4 kg.) overhung load capability.



This is the tenth new Von Weise Drop-In Replacement Gearmotor we have introduced in the past three months and there are more to come, said John Morehead, Vice President, Strategic Planning 's38; Marketing for Bison Gear. We'sre finding that OEM customers for these products are particularly interested in shortening their supply chain with dependable deliveries of a quality product. We'sre able to meet those requirements by manufacturing these gearmotors here in our St. Charles, Illinois facility to Bison'ss high quality standards to ensure reliable, long-life operation.



The new VWDIR33 AC right angle gearmotors (http://www.bisongear.com/subcategory.asp_Q_catID_E_2_A_subCatID_E_94) are designed for commercial and industrial applications ranging from food service equipment to welding positioners and are available with

U.L. and CSA recognition as standard. CE recognition can be provided for OEMs and Bison Gear'ss Innopreneurial(TM) application and design engineering capabilities to customize standard models to meet specific OEM needs are readily available.



The VWDIR33 AC gearmotors (http://www.bisongear.com/subcategory.asp_Q_catID_E_2_A_subCatID_E_94) are the latest addition to Bison Gear'ss comprehensive line of Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotors. Bison'ss VWDIR line now includes right angle, parallel shaft and offset parallel shaft designs utilizing AC, DC and universal motors from 1/30 to 1/2 horsepower (25 to 373 watts), with fixed output speeds from 1.5 to 181 RPM and continuous torque ratings up to 800 in-lbs (90.4 N-m)



About Bison Gear 's38; Engineering Corp.

Founded in 1960, Bison Gear 's38; Engineering Corp. designs and manufactures fractional horsepower electric motors, gearmotors and gear reducers used in industrial and commercial OEM applications worldwide. Bison'ss strong engineering tradition, based on Robusticity (TM) principles, offers products with up to twice as much torque in the same package size as competitors. Bison employs over 270 associates in its St. Charles, Illinois facility which produces gearmotors and reducers in parallel shaft and right angle configurations, as well as AC and DC electric motors, for applications where dependability and long lifetimes are important.