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- Part number
- BCH18LB01332F5C
- Model no
- BCH18
Lexium 18Schneider Electric BCH18LB01332F5C Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 100 W 0.32 N·m 3000 rpm 40 mm Brake 23-Bit Servo Motor
Lexium 18 servo motor, 0.1 kW, 0.32 N.m, 40 mm flange, brake
Description
About the BCH18
About the BCH18
The Schneider Electric BCH18LB01332F5C is a Lexium 18 servo motor in the BCH18 family, rated for 0.1 kW continuous output at 3000 rpm with 0.32 N.m nominal torque. It mounts on a 40 mm flange with a 8 mm keyed shaft with an integrated holding brake for vertical-axis load retention. Position feedback comes from a 23-bit optical incremental encoder for closed-loop control with the matching drive.
Selection Notes
The BCH18LB01332F5C delivers 0.32 N.m nominal torque and 0.1 kW continuous power through a 40 mm flange; step up to the 200 W frame in the same Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 line if the load inertia or torque margin calculated for this motor comes out short. The 23-bit optical incremental encoder requires a homing move after every power-up; choose the multi-turn encoder variant instead when the application cannot tolerate a re-homing cycle. This is the brake version: the 0.35 N.m holding brake holds the load in place whenever the drive is de-energized, which the non-brake variant does not provide.
Applications
At 0.1 kW continuous output, the BCH18LB01332F5C fits compact pick-and-place heads, small conveyor and labelling axes, and other light-duty Easy Lexium 18 motion axes within its 6000 rpm mechanical speed limit.
Specification
Full specification
Main 4
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 18 |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH18 |
Complementary 38
| Maximum mechanical speed | 6000.0 rpm |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 200...240 V |
| Continuous stall current | 1.1 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 0.32 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 100 W |
| Peak stall torque | 0.96 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 100 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 0.32 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 3.4 A |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 8 mm |
| Shaft length | 25 mm |
| Key width | 3 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic incremental encoder |
| Holding brake | With |
| Holding torque | 0.35 N.m |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 40 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Torque constant | 0.29 N.m/A at 40 °C |
| Back emf constant | 23.6 V/krpm at 40 °C |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 0.036 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 22.8 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 23.8 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 78 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 54 N |
| Length | 127.8 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 2.0 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 4.5 mm |
| Width | 127.8 mm |
| Height | 42.0 mm |
| Depth | 50.75 mm |
| Net weight | 0.65 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.036 kg.cm² of brake, 0.0 kg.cm² of motor |
Environment 2
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH18LB01332F5C |
|---|---|
| Type designation | BCH18 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 9.2 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 9.1 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 26.8 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 700 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 12 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 29.9 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 39.8 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 9.0 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0.65 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Quick answers
Questions about the BCH18
What is the rated current of BCH18?
The rated current of BCH18 is 1.1 A.
What motor power is BCH18 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 0.1 kW.
What is the HS code of BCH18 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH18 is 850152.
Where does BCH18 ship from, and how fast?
BCH18 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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Schneider Electric Lexium 18
- Brand
- Schneider Electric
- Series
- Lexium 18
