Apex Dynamics AB042 Helical Planetary Gearbox, 5:1
Apex Dynamics · MPN AB042-005-S1-P2 (motor adapter per order) · Maglev ID ac-apex-ab042-005
TW Maker in Taiwan, factory not confirmed unknown VERIFIED
Small 42 mm helical planetary for light servo axes and small joints; 22 N·m nominal at 5:1.
Specifications
| Ratio | 5:1 |
|---|---|
| Nominal output torque T2N | 22 N·m |
| Backlash | P1 ≤3 / P2 ≤5 arcmin |
| Frame size | 42 mm |
| Stages | 1 |
| Mass | 0.6 kg |
Who makes it
MakerApex Dynamics, Inc.
Based inTaiwan
RoleBrand owner
Need a different shaft, connector, firmware or enclosure, or a price at 1,000 units? Maglev takes the catalog part to the factory and comes back with a custom version and one fixed price.
Landed cost in the US
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Compliance
| HTS classification | 8483.40.50 |
|---|---|
| NDAA | unknown |
| Blue UAS | unknown |
| FCC | n/a |
| Notes | Taiwanese maker with US subsidiary; page shows a $50 placeholder price, not used. |
Sources
- https://apexdynamicsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ababr-catalog.pdfAB performance table and ordering code
- https://apexdynamicsusa.com/product/ab-series-high-precision-planetary-gearboxes/product page
Record confidence: VERIFIED. VERIFIED means the maker's own documents; REPORTED means a credible third party; UNVERIFIED means a single weak source. Anything we could not confirm says unknown.