ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo (High Voltage/Metal Case) (Digital)

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ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo.


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Brushless servo technology has improved by leaps and bounds. Finally, brushless servos can deliver holding power, speed and precision that can compete with a coreless servo. Combine that with the superior efficiency and lifespan of a brushless motor and you have a servo that hits all the marks, with the performance and quality required for a pro level build. 

A black anodized aluminum case with aluminum and white accents give this servo a stealthy look that sets it apart from the rest. The aluminum upper case provides bomb proof durability and the heat sink center case offers efficient heat dissipation and helps to reduce weight. The lead wire is detachable, allowing you to easily custom tailor the servo lead to your application, and the package includes both 135mm and 285mm length servo leads. Plus, a full selection of servo arms and mounting hardware are included making installation easy.

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NOTE: If you experience glitching or poor performance while using a Futaba transmitter, you must turn off BLS mode. BLS mode is only compatible with Futaba BLS type servos. 

Features:

  • Ideal for any 1/10 to 1/8 surface application that requires lightning fast response
  • Full aluminum black anodized case
  • High voltage circuitry
  • 0.09 transit speed, and 458 oz-in of torque @ 6.0V
  • 0.08 transit speed, and 535 oz-in of torque @ 7.4V
  • 150mm and 300mm length 22awg detachable servo leads included w/gold plated connectors
  • Full metal gears and dual ball bearings
  • Brushless motor

Available Servo Leads:

  • PTK-3049: 70mm (2.75")
  • PTK-3047: 150mm (5.91")
  • PTK-3048: 300mm (11.81")

Servo Model
170SBL
Recommended Application 1/10 to 1/8 Scale Surface
Operating Voltage 4.8V - 7.4V
Operating Temperature 14° to 140° F (-10 to +60° C)
Operating Speed @ 6.0V 0.09/60° sec
Operating Speed @ 7.4V
0.08/60° sec
Dynamic Torque @ 6.0V
458 oz-in (32.9 kg-cm)
Dynamic Torque @ 7.4V
535 oz-in (38.5 kg-cm)
Motor Type
Brushless Digital
Output Shaft 25 Tooth
Gears Metal
Weight 72g
Pulse/Frequency
1520?s / 333hz
Dimensions 40x20x37.8mm
Length (Bottom to Mount)
28.4mm

This product was added to our catalog on September 27, 2016

Anonymous
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Aug 2 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Super fast, super strong, killer 8th scale steering servo. Replaceable servo leads lets you find the perfect length for that clean wiring we all desire.
Dan Dillon
Verified Owner
Friday, Jul 21 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
These protek servos are Imo the best on the market hands down and with a awesome company like amain having your back and will fix 99% of any issues Imo it would be senseless to go with any other servo out there unless you use because of a big name or something , These servos are seriously BADASS
Adam Bailey
Verified Owner
Saturday, Dec 3 2016 (about 7 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
The 170 is by far the best servo I've used to date. The detachable leads is key and I can only hope that trend continues with future protek models. I've been using Protek's for a while now and even though they have caught up to other "top brands" in price they've always matched them in performance in reliability and the 170 is no different. I'd recommend this servo to anyone!
Chris Boice
Verified Owner
Tuesday, May 16 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
All I can say is WOW! This is my first ProTek servo and I am so impressed! I put it in my 1/8 ebuggy and it is incredible. I love the detachable servo leads too.

I will slowly be replacing all my other servos with this one. Highly recommend!
Gomdol
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jan 18 2017 (about 7 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Great servo. It is my first time trying out the ProTek servos and it has proved to be a top notch from my experience so far.
It has taken a good amount of beating but it is still going very strong.
The finish on this is phenomenal. For about the same price, you're getting a brushless high speed servo that can cost you twice as much when you buy other brands.

Give it a try!
Pete DeVries
Verified Owner
Saturday, Oct 27 2018 (about 5 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
I purchased this servo for the Tekno SCT410.3 I ordered, and it is amazing. I had just installed the 170TBL in the Tekno Truggy I ordered a couple weeks before, and I've been so impressed with both of them that I recently ordered the waterproof crawler version as well. These Protek black label servos are all I'm using going forward. They are so quiet, fast and powerful that nobody would ever need more. Plus the removable harness and short and long options (included) is an added bonus that more companies should be offering. A++++!
Shane Mouton
Verified Owner
Saturday, Jul 8 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Smooth, fast, strong.

Everything you want in a servo!
Eddie Garcia
Verified Owner
Thursday, Jul 20 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
These 170SBL's have been amazing in my 1/8 Off Road Nitro buggy. I have put them thru 6 Regional races and they have stayed smooth,consistent and strong.
Sang Yi
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Apr 12 2022 (about a year ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
I ordered this servo on April 8, 2022, and received it yesterday. Under the shrink wrap packaging was a case that was cracked in several places and a servo covered with fingerprints. One of the cables that you plug into the servo was also missing.

I contacted amain via live chat and they overnighted me another servo (with a return label for the older one), which was great.

....except that the replacement ALSO came in a marred case, with the servo itself having several scratches on the polished area in the upper body. I am not going to bother anymore as the servo seems to work fine (for now...), but I can't help but wonder if amain has been putting returns back on the shelf with no quality control. Certainly doesn't feel like I got my $159 worth in any case. If the quality control on the things that make up your first impression is this bad, it makes you wonder, what else have they possibly skimped on inside, don't you think?
Robin Nelson
Thursday, Aug 3 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Best servo I have used in thirty years of racing. It has a nice look and does not fade in the hot summer temps. I use them in all of my cars. Good job, Protek!
Marcus Myer
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Aug 2 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
More power than you could ever need for 1/10 and 1/8 applications. Perfect for an 1/8 nitro racing throttle servo or as a steering servo in 1/10 classes to get that solid holding strength when pushing your cars limits.
Moises Sing
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Mar 22 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Good servos but they have a glitching issue with the Futaba 4PX. This is a known issue according with Amain support team, right now not using them because I am not able to solve the problem at least from my side.
Justin Lucas
Verified Owner
Friday, Jul 21 2023 (8 months ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Great servo. High quality and strong. However, due to how and where the wires exit the servo, if used with the RC8B4, some modification to the servo mount is required with a dremel to clear the wires.

They suggest this servo with the kit, but don't mention this.
CLINTON RILEY
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Aug 9 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Good performance bang right out of the package. More than enough too. Centers on a dime. You can drive with confidence.
jessie mathiesen
Verified Owner
Thursday, Apr 20 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
A truly amazing servo. So buttery smooth and a super sexy case. Plus detachable leads?!?!...
Brad Caldwell
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jun 27 2023 (9 months ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
This is a must have! This servo delivers high speed and torque. Race or back yard bash with confidence!
Ryan Rochford
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jun 20 2023 (9 months ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Great servo. Fast, strong, reliable, looks nice. Perfect for my b4e
John St. Amant
Monday, May 8 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Baddest servo on the planet for your 1/8. (Period!
James Boyle
Verified Owner
Saturday, Apr 8 2017 (about 6 years ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
Was blown away with the performance of the protek 130ss. I wanted to try the 170sbl. Wow. This servo is in the top 5 best performing servos on the planet today! Some of the best centering i have ever seen! And. As far as build quality goes. Hands down the finest constructed servo i have ever seen.
Chi Tsoi
Verified Owner
Friday, Mar 15 2024 (3 days ago)
ProTek RC 170SBL Black Label High Speed Brushless Servo
OUTSTANDING SPEED BUT THAT'S ABOUT IT, TORQUE SUPPOSE TO BE DECENT -BUT- HAVING ISSUE RE-CENTER FROM BOTH DRIECTIONS AND I'M ASSUMING THAT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TORUE. THE WORST, THE IDLING NOISE AND IT'S DRIVING ME INSANE!!! FOR THAT MONEY I HAD HIGHER EXPECTATIONS, I SHOULDA GO FOR TRAXXAS INSTEAD EVEN LITTLE LESS SPEED.