VFD vs Servo Drive: Key Differences
A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
The Schneider Electric BCH18LD02332F5C is a Lexium 18 servo motor in the BCH18 family, rated for 0.2 kW continuous output at 3000 rpm with 0.64 N.m nominal torque. It mounts on a 60 mm flange with a 14 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.
The BCH18LD02332F5C delivers 0.64 N.m nominal torque and 0.2 kW continuous power through a 60 mm flange; step up to the 100 W or 400 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 2.0 N.m holding brake holds the load in place whenever the drive is de-energized, which the non-brake variant does not provide.
At 0.2 kW continuous output, the BCH18LD02332F5C 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.
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 18 |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH18 |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 6000.0 rpm |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 200...240 V |
| Continuous stall current | 1.6 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 0.64 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 200 W |
| Peak stall torque | 1.92 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 200 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 0.64 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 5.1 A |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shaft length | 30.0 mm |
| Key width | 5.0 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic incremental encoder |
| Holding brake | With |
| Holding torque | 2.0 N.m |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 60 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Torque constant | 0.4 N.m/A at 40 °C |
| Back emf constant | 27.1 V/krpm at 40 °C |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 0.21 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 7.0 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 27.0 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 254 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 74 N |
| Length | 116.2 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4.0 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 5.0 mm |
| Width | 116.2 mm |
| Height | 60.0 mm |
| Depth | 68.6 mm |
| Net weight | 1.2 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.21 kg.cm² of brake, 0.0 kg.cm² of motor |
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C |
| Part number | BCH18LD02332F5C |
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| 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 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 13.8 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 12.2 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 26.8 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 29.9 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 39.8 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 8.1 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.2 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of BCH18 is 1.6 A.
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 0.2 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH18 is 850152.
BCH18 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
A side-by-side comparison of VFD and servo drive motor type, feedback, dynamic response, overload rating, cost, and applications for industrial engineers.
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