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- Part number
- BCH16LB01332F5C2
- Model no
- BCH16
Lexium 16DSchneider Electric BCH16LB01332F5C2 Lexium 16 BCH16 100 W 0.32 N·m 3000 rpm 40 mm Brake 23-Bit Servo Motor
Schneider Electric BCH16LB01332F5C2 Lexium 16D BCH16 servo motor, 100 W, 0.32 N.m, 3000 rpm, 40 mm flange, 23-bit encoder, brake.
Description
About the BCH16
About the BCH16
Rated for 100 W at 3000 rpm with 0.32 N.m of continuous stall torque, the BCH16LB01332F5C2 is a light inertia Schneider Electric Lexium 16D BCH16 servo motor built around a 40 mm flange and a 23-bit absolute encoder. Paired with an LXM16D drive on a 220 V three-phase supply, it is housed in an IP65 enclosure with an integrated holding brake.
Selection Notes
Size the matching LXM16D drive to the 1 A continuous stall current and 2.7 A maximum Irms rating of this motor, not to the flange size alone. The 23-bit absolute encoder gives single-turn absolute position feedback, so the axis does not need a homing move after a power cycle. At light inertia (0.047 kg.cm2 rotor inertia) in a compact 40 mm frame, it suits small, fast-indexing axes such as pick-and-place or dispensing heads rather than high-inertia loads. The integrated 0.32 N.m brake holds the 8 mm shaft at standstill when drive power is removed, which matters on vertical or gravity-loaded axes; on a horizontal axis with the load otherwise constrained, the brake-less variant in the same frame saves weight and cost.
Specification
Full specification
Main 4
| Range of product | Lexium 16D |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 16D |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH16 |
Complementary 45
| Maximum mechanical speed | 5000 rpm |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V |
| Network number of phases | 3 phases |
| Continuous stall current | 1.0 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 0.32 N.m for LXM16D at 1.34 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Continuous power | 100 W |
| Peak stall torque | 0.95 N.m for LXM16D at 1.34 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal output power | 100 W for LXM16D at 1.34 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal torque | 0.32 N.m for LXM16D at 1.34 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Nominal speed | 3000 rpm for LXM16D at 1.34 A, 220 V, single phase |
| Maximum current Irms | 2.7 A for LXM16D at 0.1 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 3 A |
| Product compatibility | LXM16D motion servo motors motor at 0.1 kW, 220 V, single phase |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 8 mm |
| Shaft length | 12.5 mm |
| Key width | 3 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bit hight resolution encoder |
| Holding brake | With |
| Holding torque | 0.32 N.m built-in |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 40 mm |
| Electrical connection | Free lead |
| Torque constant | 0.36 N.m/A at 20 °C |
| Back emf constant | 23.7 V/krpm at 20 °C |
| Rotor inertia | 0.047 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 25.4 Ohm at 20 °C |
| Stator inductance | 26.5 mH at 20 °C |
| Stator electrical time constant | 1.04 ms at 20 °C |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 73.5 N at 3000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 12.74 N |
| Brake pull-in power | 6.2 W |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 131.3 mm |
| Centring collar diameter | 30 mm |
| Centring collar depth | 2.5 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 2 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 4.5 mm |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 46 mm |
| Distance shaft shoulder-flange | 19.8 mm |
| Width | 40 mm |
| Height | 55 mm |
| Depth | 134.3 mm |
| Net weight | 0.7 kg |
Environment 2
| IP degree of protection | IP65 IM B5, IM V1, IP65 IM V3 |
|---|---|
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH16LB01332F5C2 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 10
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 6.4 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 11 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 25.8 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 850 g |
| Shipping weight | 0.7 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Questions about the BCH16
What is the rated current of BCH16?
The rated current of BCH16 is 1 A.
What motor power is BCH16 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH16 is 0.1 kW.
What is the HS code of BCH16 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH16 is 850152.
Where does BCH16 ship from, and how fast?
BCH16 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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