{"product_id":"vortex-xh237-5-140tc-1p25","title":"Vortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25 Hollow Shaft Worm Gear Reducer - 5:1 Ratio, 1.25\" Bore","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe Vortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25 is a hollow shaft worm gear speed reducer with a 5:1 nominal ratio (exact ratio 5.3:1) and 2.375-inch center distance. The NEMA 140TC input flange accepts a standard C-face motor, and the 1.25-inch hollow output bore (keyway: 3\/8x3\/16) slides directly over the driven shaft for conveyor head, mixer, and similar direct-mount applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVortex XH-Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eNominal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eExact Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.3:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCenter Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.375\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eNEMA Input Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140TC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHollow Output Bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOutput Keyway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/8x3\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOutput Torque (1750 RPM input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e798.0 in-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOutput Speed (1750 RPM input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e350.0 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMax Input HP (1750 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.57 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMechanical Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e93% at 5:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOverhung Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eThrust Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCast iron, painted finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoot-mount standard; flange-mount kit available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTexas Belting \u0026amp; Supply, Houston, TX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fa;border-left:4px solid #1e2d4d;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1e2d4d;\"\u003eDownloadable Spec Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFull dimensional drawings, motor mounting dimensions, ratio table with exact ratios and efficiencies, and torque ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7721\/files\/VOR-XH237.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff !important;padding:10px 20px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eDownload XH237 Spec Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAbout This Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe Vortex XH237-5 is a worm gear speed reducer with a NEMA 140TC input flange and a 1.25-inch hollow output bore for direct shaft mounting. The cast iron housing is sealed for indoor and protected outdoor use. Maximum input speed is 1,750 RPM (standard NEMA motor speed). At 5:1 ratio, this unit delivers approximately 350.0 RPM at the output with mechanical efficiency of 93%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eTypical applications: belt and chain conveyors, mixers and agitators, packaging machinery, indexing tables, pump drives, and OEM equipment requiring a compact sealed gear reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCompetitor Cross-References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThis Vortex XH237 cross-references to the following competitive worm gear reducers at the same 2.375-inch center distance. Verify ratio, motor frame, output shaft, and hand of rotation against your existing nameplate before substituting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eEquivalent Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBaldor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eF924\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBoston Gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eF724\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCone Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB06WAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDodge Tigear II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFalk Omnibox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1238WBM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrove Gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBMQ224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHub City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMorse Invader\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e724F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMorse Raider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e237Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOhio Gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBMQ2238\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWinsmith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e924MDN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhat is the exact ratio of the Vortex XH237-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe nominal ratio is 5:1 and the exact ratio is 5.3:1. At a 1,750 RPM input speed the output speed is 350.0 RPM. Mechanical efficiency at this ratio is approximately 93%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhat does the Vortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25 replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThis unit cross-references to competitive 2.375-inch center distance worm gear reducers including Baldor F924, Boston Gear F724, Cone Drive B06WAN, Dodge Tigear II 23Q, Falk Omnibox 1238WBM. Verify ratio, motor frame, and output direction against the original nameplate before substituting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eDoes the Vortex XH237-5 ship from Houston?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eYes. The Vortex XH237-5 ships from Texas Belting \u0026amp; Supply's Houston, TX warehouse the same business day for orders placed before 3 PM Central time, subject to stock. Call (888) 203-2358 to confirm current inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff;padding:24px;margin:32px 0 12px 0;text-align:center;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eQuestions about this Vortex XH237-5?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eEngineering support and same-day shipping from Houston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"tel:8882032358\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#C8102E;color:#ffffff !important;padding:12px 28px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border-radius:4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCall (888) 203-2358\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"Vortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25 Hollow Shaft Worm Gear Reducer - 5:1 Ratio, 1.25\\\" Bore\", \"sku\": \"XH237-5-140TC-1.25\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Vortex\"}, \"manufacturer\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Vortex Speed Reducers\"}, \"category\": \"Power Transmission \/ Worm Gear Speed Reducer\", \"description\": \"Vortex XH237 worm gear speed reducer, 5:1 ratio, 2.375-inch center distance.\", \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7721\/files\/VOR-Worm-Gear-Reducer-XH-Series.jpg\", \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"Offer\", \"price\": \"570.21\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Texas Belting \u0026 Supply\", \"telephone\": \"+1-888-203-2358\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Houston\", \"addressRegion\": \"TX\", \"addressCountry\": \"US\"}}}, \"additionalProperty\": [{\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Part Number\", \"value\": \"Vortex XH237-5-140TC-1.25\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Series\", \"value\": \"Vortex XH-Series\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Nominal Ratio\", \"value\": \"5:1\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Exact Ratio\", \"value\": \"5.3:1\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Center Distance\", \"value\": \"2.375\\\"\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"NEMA Input Frame\", \"value\": \"140TC\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Hollow Output Bore\", \"value\": \"1.25\\\"\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Output Keyway\", \"value\": \"3\/8x3\/16\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Output Torque (1750 RPM input)\", \"value\": \"798.0 in-lbs\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Output Speed (1750 RPM input)\", \"value\": \"350.0 RPM\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Max Input HP (1750 RPM)\", \"value\": \"4.57 HP\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Mechanical Efficiency\", \"value\": \"93% at 5:1\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the exact ratio of the Vortex XH237-5?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The nominal ratio is 5:1 and the exact ratio is 5.3:1. 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