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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Series / nominal codes | OZ and OK; 50/63/80/100/125/160/200/250/305/400 cc/rev |
| Mounting | 2 x Ø13.5 mm; 106.4 mm centres |
| Pilot | Ø82.55 mm nominal; approved drawing tolerances apply |
| Shaft options | A1/A2 keyed; A3 SAE 6B; A4 DIN 5482 |
| Port packages | P1 metric; P2 G; P3 O-ring; P4 NPTF; P5 ZG |
| Body diameter | OZ Ø92 mm; OK Ø102 mm |
| Rotation / finish | R/L; N unpainted, Q blue, B black, S silver |
| Trade term | EXW Hebei, China |
Olive Branch Hydraulics manufactures OZ and OK shaft-distribution orbital hydraulic motors in Hebei, China. Both series have nominal catalogue codes 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 305 and 400 cc/rev.
The two-hole diamond flange has an 82.55 mm nominal pilot, with 25 mm keyed, 25.4 mm keyed, SAE 6B rectangular spline and DIN 5482 involute spline shaft options. OZ and OK require separate interface checks because their flange thickness, port spacing, body diameter and length differ.
Conveyor drives, auger drives and compact machinery are application enquiries for engineering review. Machine-specific fit requires the original motor number, machine brand and model, dimensions and operating duty.
| Dimension | OZ series | OK series |
|---|---|---|
| Flange code | F1 | F2 |
| Flange thickness | 8 mm | 6.2 mm |
| Mounting holes | 2 x Ø13.5 mm | 2 x Ø13.5 mm |
| Mounting hole centres | 106.4 mm | 106.4 mm |
| Flange overall height | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Pilot, nominal | Ø82.55 mm | Ø82.55 mm |
| A/B port centre spacing | 45.72 mm | 44 mm |
| Mounting face to A-port centre | 41.6 mm | 35.7 mm |
| Port-face dimension marked 55 | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Body diameter | Ø92 mm | Ø102 mm |
| E mounting holes on port face | 4 | 2 |
Use the toleranced drawing for the selected build to confirm pilot fit, flange seating and fasteners. A matching nominal displacement does not establish matching mounting geometry.
H is measured from the flange mounting face to the rear and excludes shaft projection. H1 follows the same nominal-code sequence for both series; all lengths below are in millimetres.
| Nominal code (cc/rev) and search names | OZ H | OK H | H1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 OZ50 / OZ 50 / OZ-50 OK50 / OK 50 / OK-50 |
106 | 109 | 9 |
| 63 OZ63 / OZ 63 / OZ-63 OK63 / OK 63 / OK-63 |
109 | 112 | 11.5 |
| 80 OZ80 / OZ 80 / OZ-80 OK80 / OK 80 / OK-80 |
111 | 115 | 14.4 |
| 100 OZ100 / OZ 100 / OZ-100 OK100 / OK 100 / OK-100 |
115 | 118 | 17.8 |
| 125 OZ125 / OZ 125 / OZ-125 OK125 / OK 125 / OK-125 |
120 | 123 | 22.5 |
| 160 OZ160 / OZ 160 / OZ-160 OK160 / OK 160 / OK-160 |
126 | 130 | 29 |
| 200 OZ200 / OZ 200 / OZ-200 OK200 / OK 200 / OK-200 |
133 | 136 | 35.6 |
| 250 OZ250 / OZ 250 / OZ-250 OK250 / OK 250 / OK-250 |
142 | 145 | 44.5 |
| 305 OZ305 / OZ 305 / OZ-305 OK305 / OK 305 / OK-305 |
153 | 157 | 56 |
| 400 OZ400 / OZ 400 / OZ-400 OK400 / OK 400 / OK-400 |
169 | 173 | 72 |
The catalogue prints 305. Enquiries labelled OZ 300, OZ 315, OK 300 or OK 315 require a comparison of displacement, drawings and duty; these labels do not establish equivalence to our 305 code.
| Code | Shaft | Key or spline designation |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Ø25 mm keyed | Parallel key A8 x 7 x 32 |
| A2 | Ø25.4 mm (1 inch) keyed | Parallel key A6.35 x 6.35 x 32 |
| A3 | Rectangular spline, SAE 6B | 6D25.32 x 21.47 x 6.25 |
| A4 | Involute spline | DIN 5482 B25x22h9; 14Z x 1.6M x 30P x 9h |
The four shaft drawings show a maximum projection of 55.3 mm and an axial M8 tapped hole. The separate 43 mm dimension is not the full mounting-face-to-tip projection.
| Port code | Main A/B ports | Drain T | E mounting thread |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | M22x1.5 | M14x1.5 | M8 |
| P2 | G1/2 | G1/4 | M8 |
| P3 | 7/8-14 O-ring | 7/16-20 UNF | 5/16-18 UNC |
| P4 | 1/2-14 NPTF | 7/16-20 UNF | 5/16-18 UNC |
| P5 | ZG1/2 | ZG1/4 | M8 |
E mounting holes have a minimum tapped depth of 13 mm. OZ has four E holes and OK has two; compare the complete manifold face as well as the port threads.
P5 retains the catalogue designation ZG. Confirm the specified thread form and sealing arrangement on the drawing before selecting fittings; do not treat ZG as G/BSPP.
The OZ/OK catalogue pages P47-P48 provide installation and ordering data rather than operating pressure, torque, speed or flow ratings. The proposed configuration and operating limits must be confirmed for the application.
No machine-specific OEM number or direct-interchange reference is established by these drawings. An original motor number is an identification input, not a confirmed Olive Branch part number.
International enquiries may use motor hidráulico orbital OZ/OK (Spanish), moteur hydraulique orbital OZ/OK (French) or орбитальный гидромотор OZ/OK (Russian). The series, size and interface codes remain necessary in every language.
See the separate BMH shaft-distribution orbital motor for its own ratings and interface drawings.
Confirm series, nominal size, flange, shaft, port package, rotation and paint on the order drawing. A short series name alone is insufficient to assign a complete motor configuration.
Sample terms, order quantities and lead time are quoted for the confirmed build. Repeat orders should retain the approved drawing and revision.
The two product photographs show an OZ-series keyed-shaft, two-hole-flange structure as a series reference. They do not establish every displacement or the distinct OK interface; the two technical images reproduce the Olive Branch catalogue drawings.
OZ has 45.72 mm A/B port spacing, an 8 mm flange and a Ø92 mm body. OK has 44 mm spacing, a 6.2 mm flange and a Ø102 mm body; compare the length table as well.
Equivalence requires confirmation. Our catalogue prints 305, so a motor labelled 300 or 315 needs its own displacement, interface and duty check.
A1 is Ø25 mm with key A8x7x32. A2 is the separate Ø25.4 mm, one-inch keyed option.
Check the coupling drawing. A3 is a rectangular SAE 6B spline, while A4 is an involute DIN 5482 B25x22h9 shaft with a different profile.
Fit is confirmed only after interface and duty checks. Provide the machine model, original motor number, measured dimensions, coupling details and hydraulic data.
The two catalogue pages specify interfaces rather than operating ratings. The limits for the selected configuration require confirmation against pressure, flow, speed, torque, duty and drain conditions.
Both are agreed per configuration. Sample cost, quantity, packaging and lead time are included in the quotation and order documents.
Send the series, nominal code, shaft, flange, ports, rotation, paint, quantity and destination market. For replacement assessment, include the original motor number, machine model, nameplate, interface measurements and duty data for a drawing-confirmed EXW Hebei quotation.
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