Brown GearTech Transmission Technology

November 04, 2026

YB Components is a UK supplier, proudly offering a comprehensive range of Brown GearTech (Formerly Brown Europe) products, including precision-engineered gearboxes, durable motors, inverters, couplings and accessories. With years of industry experience, YB Components are committed to delivering exceptional quality, fast turn-around times, and expert advice to meet the needs of our customers across a wide range of industrial applications. In this post we are going to take an in-depth look at the key products from Brown GearTech available to purchase through YB Components. We’ll explore some of the features, benefits and applications of Brown GearTech’s range of products and components.

Brown GearTech

Brown GearTech engineer durable, high-quality products that support a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world. Through efficient, competitive, and low-waste solutions, the company is committed to protecting the environment for future generations. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Brown GearTech pioneers advanced technologies to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective power transmission solutions, continually expanding its designs and products to meet evolving customer needs.


Worm Gear Reducers

Designed for versatility and durability, Brown GearTech’s BWQ units are engineered to perform reliably across a wide range of industrial applications. Each unit is built to meet the evolving environmental and mechanical requirements needed, ensuring consistent operation even in the most demanding of conditions. To support specialized project needs, Brown GearTech offers an extensive selection of customization options, including special flanges and shafts, enhanced corrosion protection, hollow or solid output shafts, integrated encoders, torque limiters, and pre-stage helical inputs. These options allow precise configuration of each BWQ unit to suit the customer’s unique performance and installation requirements.

BWQ – Worm Gear Reducer

BW30Q – BW90Q – Aluminium
BW110Q – BW160Q – Cast Iron

  • Bores: 14mm – 65mm output. (Optional and non-standard bores available)
  • Ratios: From 5:1 up to 100:1
  • Output Ratings: Up to 1600Nm output torque.
  • Input Raitings: Motor input from 0.06kW to 15.0kW.
  • Further Information: Input and output mounting configurations including Free Input, Hydraulic Input, Special Shafts, Flange options and high overload capacity.
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BWQ – With Hydraulic Input – Manufactured to accept hydraulic input.

BW-W – Free Input Reducer – Available with free input shaft.

BWQ-BWQ – Double Reduction Worm Gear Reducer – Double reduction combinations for slower speed applications.

BHW – With Pre-Stage Helical Reducer – Pre-stage helical speed reducers to allow for larger reductions.

  • 3.5:1 – 8.4:1
  • IEC63 -IEC100
  • Also available in free input version

BHQ-MS – With Integral Torque Limiter – The BWQ-MS torque limiters are externally adjusted to give precise adjustment and consistency slipping in event of overload thus safeguarding transmission components. Offering optimum safety for machine operator and safeguarding transmission components.

BHQ-SP – Special Designs – Special designs available including non-standard shafts and bores, output flanges and servo inputs all machined in-house at Brown GearTech.


F Series – Helical Drives

Brown GearTech’s FR, FF, FK and FS Helical geared motors are characterised by their compact structure, light weight, high torque and excellent performance. The advantage of this specific design and manufacture based on a modular system, which can meet the operators requirements in terms of connection and installation.

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FR – Helical In-Line Gear Unit – Maximum Output Torque 18000 Nm.

FF – Parallel Shaft Mounting Helical Gear Unit – Maximum Output Torque 18000 Nm.

FK – Helical Bevel Gear Units – Maximum Output Torque 50000 Nm.

FS – Helical Worm Gear Unit – Maximum Output Torque 4200 Nm.

BH – Helical Geared Motor – The BH range of Helical Gear units from Brown GearTech feature extremely low backlash, low noise level, modular design and in the majority of sizes sealed for life. Other units in the BH range include BHW – Helical Worm, BHB – Helical Bevel, and BHS – Shaft mounting Gear units. All units in this range are available with close coupled motors, IEC, NEMA and Servo adaptors.

BHB – Extremely Low Backlash & Low Noise – The BHB Helical Bevel Gear units are available with torques from 50 Nm to 10,000 Nm, with a modular design and uniform speed and power throughout the entire range.

*Single, double, or triple reduction units available on request.


Mechanical Variable Speed Drives

Brown GearTech’s mechanical variable speed geared motors provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for applications where precise speed control isn’t essential, but adjustable speed is still required. Designed for robust performance and simplicity, these units deliver high starting torque and smooth and easy operation across a broad speed range. The straight-forward mechanical design ensures easy installation, minimal maintenance, and dependable performance making them particularly suitable for conveyor systems, as well as material handling equipment, and other general industrial machinery.

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BV/VAR – Mechanical Friction Variable Speed – Permitting speed changes via hand wheel whilst stationary. (A major advantage over other types of variable speed drives)

  • 7:1 Speed Variation
  • Speed ranges 10 RPM – 3000 RPM
  • Powers 0.25kW – 11.0kW

Variable Speed Geared Motor

  • To allow continuous changing output speeds via hand wheel.
  • Foot or flange mounted with motor or solid shaft input.
  • 5:1 Speed Variation.
  • Speed ranges 2 RPM – 133 RPM
  • Powers 0.18kW – 22.0kW
  • Also available for use in dangerous and explosive environments according to ATEX group II.

BG Series – Spiral Bevel Gearboxes

Featuring the latest advancements in bevel gearbox engineering, Brown GearTech’s BG Series is designed to deliver exceptional precision and performance. Each unit features GLEASON-cut gears that are carefully tempered and lapped to achieve exact mounting positions, ensuring optimal alignment and long-term reliability. The BG Series offers an extensive range of gear ratios, combining an outstanding power-to-size ratio with impressively low noise levels, even under high-speed or continuous-running conditions. For applications requiring greater precision, low-backlash configurations and IEC-compatible motor input housings are also available.

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Custom Design Gearboxes

With more than 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of custom gearbox solutions, Brown GearTech has developed extensive expertise in meeting a broad spectrum of power transmission requirements. Brown GearTech’s in-depth technical knowledge and commitment to precision engineering enable them to deliver reliable, high-performance products. In addition to their comprehensive standard range, Brown GearTech provides fully customized gearbox solutions specifically designed to meet the unique challenges and specifications of even the most demanding industrial applications.

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Motors

With an Extensive range of AC motors for indoor, outdoor and aggressive environments use which makes Brown GearTechs’s EUROMOTOR a go to option for applications throughout industry and agriculture. Constructed in aluminium and cast iron material which provides excellent thermal properties. Quiet operation, easy installation with bolt on feet, corrosion, water and dust resistant. From 0.009kW to 355.0kW with modifications including thermal protection, enhanced IP protection, encoders, rain canopies, force ventilation kits, bespoke flanges and shafts, corrosive resistant paint finishes and more.

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  • EUROMOTOR 3 Phase, IE3 and IE4
  • EUROMOTOR Brake Motors
  • EUROMOTOR 1 Phase Permanent Capacitor
  • EUROMOTOR 1 Phase Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run
  • Cast Iron IE3 and IE4
  • ATEX motor

Inverters

From basic motor control to advanced positional and process control, Brown GearTech’s comprehensive range of inverters, PLC’s, and HMI units provides complete, reliable drive solutions for virtually any application. Designed for flexibility and performance, these systems ensure smooth operation, easy integration, and efficient control across a wide variety of industries.

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VFD-E – Sensorless Vector Control Compact Drive

  • 230V 1 Phase – Motor Input – 0.2kW – 2.2kW
  • 230V 3 Phase – Motor Input – 0.4kW – 15.0kW
  • 460V 3 Phase – Motor input – 0.4kW – 22.0kW
  • Removable LED keypad with extension lead to provide remote mounting.
  • PLC function built in.
  • EMC Filter built in.
  • Modbus RTU communications as standard. (Other communication modules available)

MS300 – IP66 Wash-Down Compact Drive

  • Compact design with IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure protection
  • Built-in PLC Function
  • Outstanding Drive Performance
  • 230V 1 Phase – Motor Input – 0.4kW – 2.2kW
  • 230V 3 Phase – Motor Input – 0.4kW – 5.5kW
  • 460V 3 Phase – Motor input – 0.4kW – 7.5kW

Compact AC & DC Geared Motors

Brown GearTech provides an extensive and versatile selection of compact AC and DC geared motors, designed to meet a wide range of industrial and commercial requirements. Our product range covers power outputs from 3W up to 200W and includes both AC and DC induction motors. Brown GearTech offer various configurations such as reversible motors, torque motors, and brake motors, all engineered for reliability and performance. These geared motors are available in either right-angled or in-line designs, with options for single-phase or three-phase operation to ensure compatibility with diverse applications and system specifications.

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Couplings

RX – Torsionally Flexible Couplings

The RX couplings by Brown GearTech are specifically engineered to provide efficient torque transmission while effectively damping torsional vibrations that can occur during operation. These vibrations often result from the irregular or uneven running characteristics of certain prime movers, such as diesel engines. By absorbing and minimizing these dynamic forces, RX couplings help to protect connected machinery, enhance overall system performance, and extend the operational lifespan of mechanical components. This makes them an excellent choice for demanding applications where smooth, reliable power transmission is essential.

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The RX’s compact design, low weight but yet capable of transmitting high torques. Running quality and durability are positively improved by all-over machining designed for positive torque transmission.

*Optional Flexible Spider elements available with varying degree of shore hardness.

BX – Curved Tooth Gear Couplings

The BX couplings manufactured by Brown GearTech are precision-engineered flexible shaft connection components designed to accommodate axial, radial, and angular misalignments between connected shafts. These couplings ensure smooth power transmission, reduce mechanical stress on components, and enhance the overall performance and reliability of rotating equipment.

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The combination of steel and polyamide enables maintenance-free, continuous operation with very low friction combined with a compact mechanical design.


Accessories

Encoders – An encoder is a sensor or device that converts motion such as rotation, position, or speed into an electrical signal that can be read and processed by a control system (like a PLC, drive, or controller). Brown GearTech can supply a motor/gear unit with an optional factory fitted encoder, or whether you would like to add an encoder to an existing motor/gear unit

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  • 15T – A low profile (38.1mm) Diameter Encoder, with Optional Commutation and Multiple Flex-Mounts.
  • 25T/H – High performance Thru-Bore or Hollow Bore Encoder with Bore sizes up to 1.125” or 28mm.
  • 260 – A High Performance and Versatile Encoder with optional commutation and multiple configuration options.
  • 755HS – A low profile (38.1mm) Diameter Encoder up to 30,000 PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) with a variety of Flex-Mounts.

Force Ventilation Kits -Brown GearTech’s force ventilation kits are an auxiliary cooling system designed to actively cool electric motors, gear units or similar rotating machinery by means of an independent, externally powered fan, rather than relying solely on the motor’s built-in shaft-driven fan. Brown GearTech offers the option to supply motors and gear units with factory-fitted force ventilation systems, providing an integrated and reliable cooling solution tailored to the specific application. Alternatively, a retrofit force ventilation kit can be added to an existing motor or gear unit, extending its service life and improving performance even under demanding thermal conditions.

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Slide Bases – Brown GearTech’s sliding bases are designed specifically for use with electric motors and gear units. These sliding bases serve as adjustable mechanical mounting platforms, allowing precise horizontal movement of the motor or gearbox. The design of the slide base allows for quick, safe, and accurate adjustment without the need for complete disassembly, reducing downtime during maintenance or drive belt replacement.

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Slide Rails – Brown GearTech’s slide rails are adjustable mounting systems designed to support electric motors or gearboxes while allowing controlled horizontal movement along a fixed path. This sliding capability enables users to precisely adjust belt or chain tension, align shafts, and facilitate maintenance without dismantling major components. Slide rails are especially valuable in applications where frequent adjustments or component replacements are required, such as conveyor systems, pumps, fans, and other belt or chain-driven machinery. Once the correct position is achieved, the motor or gearbox can be securely locked in place using clamping bolts, ensuring long-term stability and reliable operation.

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If you require any Brown GearTech (Formerly Brown Europe) Products such as Gearboxes, Motors, Inverters, Couplings or Accessories please contact YB Components who will be happy to help, with any of the Brown Europe products and components highlighted in this post.

At YB Components we stock and source a wide range of industrial parts including, Gearboxes and Motors, Couplings and Clutches, Bearings and Belts. Even obsolete and hard to find items.

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