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 BCH16HF07330A5C2 is a Lexium 16D BCH16 servo motor rated for 750 W continuous output. It delivers 2.39 N·m nominal torque at 3000 rpm (max mechanical speed 5000 rpm), draws 4.3 A continuous stall current, and mounts on a 80 mm flange with a 2500-line incremental encoder. IP65 sealing suits exposed machine-frame mounting.
This heavy inertia BCH16 motor pairs with the 0.75 kW, 220 V single-phase LXM16D drive at its matched continuous rating of 4.3 A — oversizing the drive beyond this current class gains nothing since the motor itself caps continuous torque at 2.39 N·m. Without a holding brake, the axis free-wheels at power-off — pick the brake-equipped version if the application needs to hold position or load with drive power removed. The 2500 ppr incremental encoder is the standard feedback for this frame; the 23-bit encoder variant is available where finer closed-loop resolution is needed. The 19 mm parallel-key shaft and 80 mm flange are fixed for this frame size; only the encoder and brake options vary across the 80 mm BCH16 family. Peak stall torque reaches 7.16 N·m for 15.3 A acceleration bursts, so short-duration moves can draw well above the 4.3 A continuous rating without exceeding the motor’s 3 s rating.
| Range of product | Lexium 16D |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 16D |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH16 |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 5000 rpm |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V |
| Network number of phases | 3 phases |
| Continuous stall current | 4.3 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 2.39 N.m for LXM16D at 7.81 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Continuous power | 750 W |
| Peak stall torque | 7.16 N.m for LXM16D at 7.81 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal output power | 750 W for LXM16D at 7.81 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal torque | 2.39 N.m for LXM16D at 7.81 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm for LXM16D at 7.81 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Maximum current Irms | 15.3 A for LXM16D at 0.75 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 14 A |
| Product compatibility | LXM16D motion servo motors motor at 0.75 kW, 220 V, single phase |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 19 mm |
| Shaft length | 22 mm |
| Key width | 6 mm |
| Feedback type | 2500 incremental encoder |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Holding torque | 3.0 N.m |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 80 mm |
| Electrical connection | Free lead |
| Torque constant | 0.56 N.m/A at 20 °C |
| Back emf constant | 37.3 V/krpm at 20 °C |
| Rotor inertia | 1.51 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 1.51 Ohm at 20 °C |
| Stator inductance | 9.2 mH at 20 °C |
| Stator electrical time constant | 6.09 ms at 20 °C |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 221.48 N at 3000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 61.74 N |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 137 mm |
| Centring collar diameter | 70 mm |
| Centring collar depth | 3 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 6.5 mm |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 90 mm |
| Distance shaft shoulder-flange | 36 mm |
| Width | 80 mm |
| Height | 93 mm |
| Depth | 137 mm |
| Net weight | 2.7 kg |
| IP degree of protection | IP65 IM B5, IM V1, IP65 IM V3 |
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| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C |
| Part number | BCH16HF07330A5C2 |
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| Type designation | BCH16 |
| 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 | 13.500 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 17.000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 27.500 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 2.850 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S04 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 8 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 60.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 23.458 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 32 |
| Package 3 Height | 75.000 cm |
| Package 3 Width | 60.000 cm |
| Package 3 Length | 80.000 cm |
| Package 3 Weight | 101.832 kg |
| Shipping weight | 2.7 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 BCH16 is 4.3 A.
The rated motor power of BCH16 is 0.75 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH16 is 850152.
BCH16 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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