Industrial Gearbox Market Size, Share, and Trends 2025 to 2034

The global industrial gearbox market size is calculated at USD 11.50 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 17.76 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.87% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific industrial gearbox market size surpassed USD 4.95 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 5.01% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

Last Updated : June 2025  |  Report Code : 1678  |  Category : Machinery and Equipment  |  Format : PDF / PPT / Excel

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

5.1. Market Dynamics

5.1.1. Market Drivers

5.1.2. Market Restraints

5.1.3. Market Opportunities

5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

5.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

5.2.3. Threat of substitute

5.2.4. Threat of new entrants

5.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape

6.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

6.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

6.1.3. Vendor Landscape

6.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

6.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 7. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Type

7.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Type, 2025-2034

7.1.1. Helical Gearbox

7.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.2. Bevel Gearbox

7.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.3. Worm Gearbox

7.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.4. Planetary Gearbox

7.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.5. Spur Gearbox

7.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.6. Cycloidal Gearbox

7.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

7.1.7. Others

7.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 8. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Design

8.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Design, 2025-2034

8.1.1. Standard Gearbox

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.2. Custom/Engineered Gearbox

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.3. Modular Gearbox

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 9. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Axis Orientation

9.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Axis Orientation, 2025-2034

9.1.1. Horizontal Axis Gearbox

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.2. Vertical Axis Gearbox

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 10. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Torque Range

10.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Torque Range, 2025-2034

10.1.1. Low Torque (< 50 kNm)

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

10.1.2. Medium Torque (50–200 kNm)

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

10.1.3. High Torque (> 200 kNm)

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 11. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Mounting Type

11.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Mounting Type, 2025-2034

11.1.1. Foot Mounted

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

11.1.2. Shaft Mounted

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

11.1.3. Flange Mounted

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

11.1.4. Others (e.g., Torque Arm Mounting)

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 12. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Application / End-Use Industry

12.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Application / End-Use Industry, 2025-2034

12.1.1. Power Generation

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.2. Cement & Mining

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.3. Food & Beverage Processing

12.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.4. Material Handling

12.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.5. Construction Equipment

12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.6. Pulp & Paper

12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.7. Chemicals & Petrochemicals

12.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.8. Marine

12.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.9. Automotive Manufacturing

12.1.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.10. Agriculture

12.1.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.11. Oil & Gas

12.1.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.12. Textiles

12.1.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.13. Pharmaceuticals

12.1.13.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.14. Aerospace & Defense

12.1.14.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

12.1.15. Other Industrial Machinery

12.1.15.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 13. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Distribution Channel

13.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2034

13.1.1. Direct Sales (OEMs)

13.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

13.1.2. Distributor/Dealer Network

13.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

13.1.3. E-commerce Platforms

13.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

13.1.4. System Integrators

13.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 14. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, By Power Rating

14.1. Industrial Gearbox Market, by Power Rating, 2025-2034

14.1.1. Up to 50 kW

14.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

14.1.2. 51–200 kW

14.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

14.1.3. 201–500 kW

14.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

14.1.4. Above 500 kW

14.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 15. Global Industrial Gearbox Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

15.1. North America

15.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.1.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.1.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.1.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.1.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.1.9. U.S.

15.1.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.1.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.1.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.1.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.1.9.5.  Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.1.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.1.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.1.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.1.10. Rest of North America

15.1.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.1.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.1.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.1.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.1.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.1.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.1.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.1.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.2. Europe

15.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.2.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.2.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.2.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.2.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.2.9. UK

15.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.2.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.2.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.2.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.2.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.2.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.2.10. Germany

15.2.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.2.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.2.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.2.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.2.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.2.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.2.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.2.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.2.11.  France

15.2.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.2.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.2.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.2.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.2.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.2.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.2.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.2.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.2.12. Rest of Europe

15.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.2.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.2.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.2.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.2.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.3. APAC

15.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.3.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.3.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.3.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.3.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.3.9. India

15.3.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.3.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.3.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.3.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.3.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.3.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.3.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.3.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.3.10. China

15.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.3.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.3.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.3.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.3.11. Japan

15.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.3.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.3.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.3.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.3.12. Rest of APAC

15.3.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.3.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.3.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.3.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.3.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.3.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.3.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.3.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.4. MEA

15.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.4.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.4.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.4.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.4.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.4.9. GCC

15.4.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.4.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.4.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.4.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.4.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.4.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.4.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.4.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.4.10. North Africa

15.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.4.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.4.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.4.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.4.11. South Africa

15.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.4.11.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.4.11.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.4.11.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.4.12. Rest of MEA

15.4.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.4.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.4.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.4.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.4.12.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.4.12.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.4.12.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.4.12.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.5. Latin America

15.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.5.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.5.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.5.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.5.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.5.9. Brazil

15.5.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.5.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.5.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.5.9.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.5.9.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.5.9.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.5.9.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.5.9.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

15.5.10.   Rest of LATAM

15.5.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type (2022-2034)

15.5.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Design (2022-2034)

15.5.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Axis Orientation (2022-2034)

15.5.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Torque Range (2022-2034)

15.5.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Mounting Type (2022-2034)

15.5.10.6. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application / End-Use Industry (2022-2034)

15.5.10.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2022-2034)

15.5.10.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating (2022-2034)

Chapter 16. Company Profiles

16.1. Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH

16.1.1. Company Overview

16.1.2. Product Offerings

16.1.3. Financial Performance

16.1.4. Recent Initiatives

16.2. Nidec Motor Corporation

16.2.1. Company Overview

16.2.2. Product Offerings

16.2.3. Financial Performance

16.2.4. Recent Initiatives

16.3. Dana Brevini Power Transmission

16.3.1. Company Overview

16.3.2. Product Offerings

16.3.3. Financial Performance

16.3.4. Recent Initiatives

16.4. China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co. Ltd

16.4.1. Company Overview

16.4.2. Product Offerings

16.4.3. Financial Performance

16.4.4. Recent Initiatives

16.5. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

16.5.1. Company Overview

16.5.2. Product Offerings

16.5.3. Financial Performance

16.5.4. Recent Initiatives

16.6. Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

16.6.1. Company Overview

16.6.2. Product Offerings

16.6.3. Financial Performance

16.6.4. Recent Initiatives

16.7. Bondioli and Pavesi S.p.A.

16.7.1. Company Overview

16.7.2. Product Offerings

16.7.3. Financial Performance

16.7.4. Recent Initiatives

16.8. Emerson Electric Co.

16.8.1. Company Overview

16.8.2. Product Offerings

16.8.3. Financial Performance

16.8.4. Recent Initiatives

16.9. Comer Industries

16.9.1. Company Overview

16.9.2. Product Offerings

16.9.3. Financial Performance

16.9.4. Recent Initiatives

16.10. SEW Eurodrive

16.10.1. Company Overview

16.10.2. Product Offerings

16.10.3. Financial Performance

16.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 17. Research Methodology

16.7. Primary Research

16.7. Secondary Research

16.7. Assumptions

Chapter 18. Appendix

18.1. About Us

18.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global industrial gearbox market size was reached at USD 11.03 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rake around USD 17.76 billion by 2034.

The global industrial gearbox market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.87% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players operating in the industrial gearbox market are Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH, Nidec Motor Corporation, Dana Brevini Power Transmission, China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co. Ltd, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., Bondioli and Pavesi S.p.A., Emerson Electric Co., Comer Industries, and SEW Eurodrive.

The growing need for automotive parts is propelling the worldwide industrial gearbox market forward. The growing industrialization of both developed and emerging countries is propelling the worldwide industrial gearbox market forward.

Asia Pacific region will lead the global industrial gearbox market over the next ten years.

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