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 BCH18LD0433CA5C is a Lexium 18 servo motor in the BCH18 family, rated for 0.4 kW continuous output at 3000 rpm with 1.27 N.m nominal torque. It mounts on a 60 mm flange with a 14 mm keyed shaft. Position feedback comes from a 23-bit optical multi-turn encoder, which retains absolute position across power cycles without a homing move.
The BCH18LD0433CA5C delivers 1.27 N.m nominal torque and 0.4 kW continuous power through a 60 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 multi-turn encoder tracks position through power loss, so the axis does not need to re-home after every power-up — pick the single-turn incremental variant instead when the machine already re-homes on start and the lower-cost encoder is preferred. This is the non-brake version — use the equivalent brake variant instead on any axis that must hold position without drive power.
At 0.4 kW continuous output, the BCH18LD0433CA5C 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 | 220 V |
| Continuous stall current | 2.8 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 1.27 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 400 W |
| Peak stall torque | 3.81 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 400 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 1.27 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum current Irms | at 0.4 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 8.5 A |
| Product compatibility | Motion servo drive motion servo motors motor at 0.4 kW, 220 V |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shaft length | 30.0 mm |
| Key width | 5.0 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic multi turn encoder |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 60 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 0.25 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 4.1 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 16.0 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 245 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 74 N |
| Length | 92.8 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 5.5 mm |
| Width | 92.8 mm |
| Height | 60.0 mm |
| Depth | 68.6 mm |
| Net weight | 1.15 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.0 kg.cm² of brake, 0.25 kg.cm² of motor |
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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| Part number | BCH18LD0433CA5C |
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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 |
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| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 13.800 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 12.200 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 26.800 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.422 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 9.270 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 48 |
| Package 3 Height | 75.000 cm |
| Package 3 Width | 60.000 cm |
| Package 3 Length | 80.000 cm |
| Package 3 Weight | 10.009 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.15 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 2.8 A.
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 0.4 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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