The Shenghe BL80 is a 48V 120W L-type BLDC gear motor in the 80mm frame size — the lightest gear motor in the BL-series, sized for compact automation cells, packaging machinery, lab equipment and lightweight AGV / AMR traction. Four reduction ratios (30:1 / 40:1 / 50:1 / 136:1) make this build flexible across speed regimes, with the 1:136 high-ratio option unique to the BL80 frame for very slow controlled motion (22 rpm output at 39-52 N·m). The 15mm hollow output shaft and 94mm PCD mounting flange fit cabinet automation where larger frames won't.
CNC turning of motor housing + gearbox case + output shaft in our Cixi factory
Stator winding, rotor assembly and end-of-line dyno test on the same line
BLD22010 / BLD6010 controller PCB designed and produced in-house — single warranty channel
ISO 9001 audited; CE + RoHS certified; factory visit welcomed (20 minutes from Ningbo-Zhoushan port)
Product Gallery
BL80 L-Type BLDC Gear Motor — 7 Reference Photos.
Production photos of the BL80 120W variant showing the L-type planetary gearbox, 15mm hollow output shaft, NBSHZL nameplate, and the compact 80mm envelope suited to cabinet-mounted automation.
Section 1 — Motor + Gearbox Specifications
80BL-120W Engineering Parameters.
Sourced from the factory product overview and price list.
Parameter
Value
Factory designation
80BL / 4GU-80
Rated voltage
48V DC (compatible 48V-220V bus)
Rated power
120 W
Rated speed (motor)
3000 rpm
Motor rated torque (pre-reduction)
≈ 0.38 N·m
Frame size
80mm
Output configuration
L-type planetary, in-line hollow shaft
Hollow shaft
15 mm
Mounting flange
94 mm PCD
Reduction ratio options
30:1 / 40:1 / 50:1 / 136:1
1:136 high-ratio note
Unique to BL80 — not offered on BL90/BL104/BL120 frames
Gearbox transmission efficiency
~80% (typical); slightly lower at 1:136 high-ratio
Duty cycle
S1 (continuous)
Hall sensor signals
HU / HV / HW + 5V / GND
Certifications
ISO 9001, CE, RoHS
Section 2 — Output Torque + Speed by Reduction Ratio
Ratio Selection Table.
Four ratios share the same housing — the 1:136 ratio is uniquely available on the BL80 frame.
Reduction ratio
Output speed (rpm)
Output torque (N·m, at 80% gearbox eff)
Typical application
1 : 30
100 rpm
≈ 9 N·m
Lab pumps, light-load conveyor drives, fast indexing
1 : 40
75 rpm
≈ 12 N·m
Light AGV / AMR wheel drive (under 50 kg payload), packaging feed drives
The 80BL frame supports two power tiers in the same 80mm envelope.
Variant
Power
Motor torque (pre-reduction)
Output torque @ 1:50
EXW Ningbo (motor only)
80BL-60W
60 W
≈ 0.19 N·m
≈ 7.6 N·m
~$38 USD
80BL-120W (this page)
120 W
≈ 0.38 N·m
≈ 15 N·m
~$42 USD
For higher continuous power (200W / 400W) step up to the 90BL frame — see /48v-400w-bldc-gear-motor/ for the BL90 SKU page.
Section 4 — Kit Configuration
Motor + Controller — Factory-Paired Single PO.
Same factory line means single warranty, single engineering contact. For 120W at 48V, the BLD22010 is the matched controller.
Motor
80BL-120W (4GU-80)
48V 120W L-type BLDC gear motor with 15mm hollow shaft, 94mm PCD mounting and 4 reduction ratio options including 1:136 high-ratio. S1 continuous duty with Hall-sensor commutation.
~$42 USD EXW NingboController
BLD22010 PID Closed-Loop Driver
DC 18-60V input, 10A continuous, PID closed-loop with RS232/RS485 comms. Matches the BL80 voltage range exactly with lower idle current than the BLD6010. See /bldc-motor-controller/.
~$170 USD EXW NingboFull Kit
BL80-120W Motor + Controller
Motor + BLD22010 controller bundled into a single PO. Suited to lab automation, compact AGV and packaging cells where a single-PO procurement path simplifies certification and warranty.
~$215 USD EXW NingboCustom Build
OEM Shaft / Mounting / Connector
Custom shaft cross-sections (square, hex, half-round, keyway), bespoke mounting flanges, OEM connectors added at the factory line — 20-day tooling lead time.
Quote on request
Section 5 — Applications
Where the BL80 120W Is Used.
Compact-envelope applications across automation, lab, packaging and lightweight AGV.
Compact Automation Cells
Cabinet-mounted automation machines where the 80mm frame is the largest motor that fits the enclosure. Feed, sort, index drives with 1:40 or 1:50 ratio give 60-75 rpm output, suitable for general-purpose actuation.
Packaging Machinery (Slow-Feed Drives)
The 1:136 high-ratio option (22 rpm output, ~39-52 N·m) is purpose-built for slow controlled motion — capping, slow-feed, semi-automated assembly fixtures. Hall-sensor commutation keeps acoustic noise low for high-cadence indoor lines.
Lab Equipment + Medical Devices
3-phase BLDC commutation is mandatory for mass spec, HPLC and precision dosing pumps where vibration and EMI matter more than peak torque. The 80mm envelope fits benchtop instruments. See /brushless-motor-for-medical-equipment/.
Lightweight AGV / AMR + Indoor Service Robots
Two BL80-120W motors at 1:40 ratio drive a lightweight AGV chassis (under 50 kg payload) — picking carts, indoor service robots, delivery platforms. See /bldc-motor-for-agv/.
Section 6 — How to Specify + Integrate
5-Step Selection Walkthrough.
Estimated 25 minutes from load calculation to RFQ-ready specification.
Step 1 — Load torque + speed
Compute required output Nm and rpm. Cross-check against the 4-ratio table — note the 1:136 ratio gives ≈ 4× the output torque of 1:30 with proportionally slower speed.
Step 2 — Pick 1:136 only when slow motion is the load profile
1:136 is for slow controlled motion. For general AGV mid-class use, 1:40 is the typical choice. For indexing, 1:50 or 1:136 both work.
Step 3 — Controller variant
BLD22010 (DC 18-60V) for 48V-only deployments (preferred — lower idle current). BLD6010 (DC 80-220V) if system may scale higher.
Step 4 — Mounting + cabling
94mm PCD flange. 8-wire bundle (UL1007). Default 1000mm cable; longer or custom connectors at factory line.
Step 5 — Run-in + tuning
BLD22010 PID auto-tune → 100-hour break-in at 80% load → full S1 continuous duty. Vibration is naturally low due to 3-phase Hall commutation.
Section 7 — FAQ
48V 120W BLDC Gear Motor — Engineer + Buyer Questions.
Concise B2B answers.
Output torque?
≈ 15 N·m at 1:50. ≈ 39-52 N·m at 1:136 high-ratio (slower output). 9-12 N·m at lower ratios.
Why a 1:136 ratio?
Unique to the BL80. For slow controlled motion (22 rpm output) where small envelope matters — indexing tables, slow-feed packaging, semi-auto assembly.
"Small 3-phase brushless DC gear motor"?
Yes. The BL80 qualifies — 80mm frame, 3-phase Hall-sensor BLDC, suited to cobot joints, lab automation, medical pumps, packaging.
BL80 vs BL90 — which?
BL80 (60W-120W, 80mm, 15mm shaft, 94 PCD) for smallest envelope. BL90 (200W-400W, 90mm, 20mm shaft, 104 PCD) for more power.
Controller pairing?
BLD22010 (DC 18-60V) preferred for 48V-only. BLD6010 (DC 80-220V) for systems that may scale.
Applications?
Compact automation, packaging (slow-feed), lab equipment, medical pumps, lightweight AGV under 50 kg payload.
Other power tiers in 80BL?
60W (~$38) / 120W (~$42) USD EXW Ningbo. Both share PCD + shaft + ratio options.
Lead time + MOQ?
2-3 weeks production, 7-10 day sample. 10+ unit orders at catalogue price. Payment: T/T 30/70, PayPal samples, L/C above USD 30k.