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Source: Olive Branch Hydraulics 2026 catalogue, printed pages 117–127. C = continuous; I = intermittent, maximum 10% of each minute. Displacements below are nominal cc/rev. Do not combine maximum pressure and speed.
| Model / cc/rev | Flow C / I (L/min) | Speed C / I (rpm) | Pressure C / I (bar) | Torque C / I (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMER 100 | 45 / 55 | 400 / 520 | 205 / 240 | 260 / 350 |
| BMER 125 | 45 / 60 | 360 / 490 | 205 / 240 | 325 / 450 |
| BMER 160 | 60 / 75 | 375 / 470 | 205 / 240 | 450 / 590 |
| BMER 200 | 70 / 85 | 330 / 425 | 205 / 240 | 530 / 750 |
| BMER 230 | 70 / 85 | 290 / 365 | 205 / 240 | 625 / 870 |
| BMER 250 | 75 / 90 | 290 / 350 | 205 / 240 | 700 / 980 |
| BMER 300 | 80 / 95 | 250 / 315 | 205 / 240 | 810 / 1120 |
| BMER 350 | 80 / 95 | 220 / 270 | 205 / 240 | 905 / 1285 |
| BMER 375 | 75 / 90 | 200 / 240 | 205 / 240 | 990 / 1360 |
| BMER 400 | 75 / 90 | 185 / 220 | 190 / 225 | 1010 / 1360 |
| BMER 475 | 75 / 90 | 160 / 195 | 175 / 190 | 1085 / 1260 |
| BMER 540 | 75 / 90 | 140 / 170 | 140 / 175 | 980 / 1380 |
| BMER 650 | 75 / 90 | 115 / 138 | 120 / 155 | 1015 / 1380 |
| BMER 750 | 75 / 90 | 100 / 120 | 105 / 120 | 1050 / 1370 |
Disc valve roller gerotor motor with tapered roller bearing support. Standard 4/6-hole, wheel and aerial work platform flange variants are shown in the catalogue. Shaft codes A1–A13 and port/flange codes P1–P14 must be confirmed against the relevant dimension drawing. Thread examples include 7/8-14 UNF, 1/2-14 NPTF and G1/2 for specified variants.
Recommended maximum system oil temperature: 82 °C. Gallery includes performance charts, mounting and shaft dimensions, rotation and radial load curves and ordering code. Dimensions and allowable loads vary by configuration.
Brand/manufacturer: Olive Branch Hydraulics. Origin: Hebei, China. Trade term: EXW Hebei. MOQ, sample terms, lead time, packaging and inspection documents: confirmed in the quotation.
Olive Branch Hydraulics supplies BMER disc valve orbital hydraulic motors in 14 nominal displacements from 100 to 750 cc/rev. This low-speed, high-torque motor family uses a roller gerotor set and tapered roller bearing support. Standard, wheel and aerial work platform connection variants are shown in our 2026 catalogue. We manufacture hydraulic components in Hebei, China, with quotations on an EXW Hebei basis.
The range includes BMER 100, 125, 160, 200, 230, 250, 300, 350, 375, 400, 475, 540, 650 and 750. Use the model-specific ratings and performance chart to select an operating point. The range maxima of 80 L/min continuous flow, 205 bar continuous pressure, 1085 Nm continuous torque and 400 rpm continuous speed do not describe one combined operating condition.
Disc valve distribution controls flow to the gerotor chambers. The roller gerotor arrangement and bearing-supported output shaft suit applications requiring controlled rotation and useful torque at low speed. The tapered roller bearing supports radial and axial loads, but allowable loads depend on mounting arrangement, load position and bearing-life requirements. The catalogue load curves must be checked before using a sprocket, pulley or wheel hub directly on the shaft.
Standard 4-hole and 6-hole mounting variants, wheel flanges and aerial work platform connections have different dimensions. Shaft options include keyed cylindrical, spline and tapered forms. Port thread examples include 7/8-14 UNF, 1/2-14 NPTF and G1/2 for specified variants. Select the flange, shaft and port code from the relevant drawing; a thread or shaft option shown for one configuration is not automatically available for every configuration.
| Equipment enquiry | Information required |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic conveyor motor | Starting torque, conveyor speed, sprocket diameter, shaft load and available flow |
| Agricultural feed drive | Material load, start-stop duty, possible jams, output speed and pressure protection |
| Sweeper brush drive | Brush speed, load variation, coupling arrangement, contamination and temperature |
| Mobile machinery wheel drive | Wheel/hub drawing, vehicle load, load offset, required tractive effort and braking circuit |
| Aerial work platform connection | Complete machine circuit, mounting drawing, duty cycle, load case and safety-system review |
These are application-selection enquiries, not verified fitment claims for a particular equipment brand or model. A matching product appearance or BMER code alone cannot establish compatibility. Compare pilot diameter, bolt pattern, shaft engagement, port position, rotation, installed envelope and hydraulic operating requirements before ordering.
Intermittent operation is limited to 10% of each minute. The recommended maximum system oil temperature is 82 °C. Do not operate at maximum pressure and maximum speed simultaneously. Review the performance chart for the selected displacement, including starting behaviour and the continuous operating area.
For preliminary sizing, theoretical speed in rpm equals flow in L/min multiplied by 1000 and divided by displacement in cc/rev. Theoretical torque in Nm is pressure drop in bar multiplied by displacement in cc/rev and divided by 62.8. Actual speed depends on volumetric efficiency and actual torque on mechanical efficiency. These calculations do not replace the published ratings, performance chart or engineering review.
The catalogue lists a high-pressure shaft seal with up to 175 bar case pressure without an external drain, and up to 200 bar peak return-line pressure when using an external drain. These are separate circuit conditions, not general continuous operating permissions. Confirm the seal configuration, return spikes, case pressure and drain routing for the selected motor before commissioning.
Flush the circuit, confirm oil cleanliness and viscosity requirements, and connect any required drain line before starting. Run first at low pressure and low speed, check rotation viewed from the shaft end, bleed air according to the approved circuit procedure and increase load gradually. Monitor leakage, noise, pressure and oil temperature. Review overhung loads and required braking or holding valves as part of the machine design.
We support OEM/ODM specification review, sample-based matching, custom shaft/flange/port enquiries, small-batch trials and pre-shipment inspection. Feasibility, approved drawings, trial quantities and inspection scope are confirmed for the order. Distributors, machinery manufacturers, repair suppliers, regional agents, private-label buyers and end users can request a quotation for their required configuration.
MOQ, sample cost, production lead time, packaging and labelling terms are quoted for the selected model and quantity. List any document or test-report requirements in the enquiry so availability can be confirmed before ordering. Supply is EXW Hebei unless a different term is agreed in writing.
Model codes may be written as BMER100, BMER 100 or BMER-100, and similarly for 125, 160, 200, 230, 250, 300, 350, 375, 400, 475, 540, 650 and 750. Relevant equipment phrases include BMER conveyor motor, agricultural hydraulic feed motor, sweeper brush hydraulic motor and BMER wheel drive motor.
International enquiries may use motor hidráulico BMER, moteur hydraulique BMER or гидромотор BMER. These phrases identify the same motor-family enquiry; selection still requires the full model code, interface drawing and operating conditions.
Start with the required torque and speed, then compare available flow and pressure against the model-specific table and performance chart. Include starting load, duty cycle and losses in the review.
No. The listed range maxima occur across different displacements. For example, BMER 475 has 1085 Nm continuous torque at its catalogue rating, while its continuous pressure limit is 175 bar. Use one model row and its performance chart together.
Fitment must be checked. Send the current motor code, equipment information, clear photographs, measured mounting dimensions, shaft details and circuit data. We do not claim automatic cross-brand interchange.
Compare the catalogue connection drawing with your installation. Wheel and aerial platform variants require particular attention to load offset, hub engagement, bearing load and the complete machine circuit.
The catalogue limits intermittent operation to 10% of each minute and recommends a maximum system oil temperature of 82 °C. Do not use intermittent ratings as continuous ratings.
Yes, submit a dimensioned drawing or sample for feasibility review. Confirm the approved combination and any sample or trial requirements before production.
These depend on configuration and quantity. Request an EXW Hebei quotation with your model, drawing, order quantity and required documents. Sample and small-batch trial terms are confirmed individually.
Send the displacement or required torque/speed; available flow and pressure; continuous and intermittent duty; flange and shaft drawing; port threads; rotation viewed from the shaft end; radial/axial loads and their positions; case-drain requirements; quantity; destination; and packaging or inspection requirements. Olive Branch Hydraulics will review the specification and quote the confirmed configuration.
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