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.
Without a brake, the Schneider Electric BCH18MD0433CA5C delivers the same 400 W and 1.27 N·m continuous stall torque at 2.6 A continuous stall current as its braked sibling, on the 60 mm flange. Its 23-bit multi-turn absolute encoder retains shaft position across a power loss, and maximum permanent current on this listing is 9.3 A.
Without the holding brake, the BCH18MD0433CA5C keeps net weight at 1.15 kg against 1.6 kg for the braked BCH18MD0433CF5C, which matters on a horizontal 400 W axis with no risk of load drift. The 23-bit multi-turn absolute encoder means the axis retains position through a power cycle without a separate homing move. Continuous stall current is 2.6 A for Lexium 18 (LXM18) drive sizing; maximum permanent current on this listing runs to 9.3 A for short accelerating moves. As with the other 60 mm-flange motors here, medium inertia (0.478 kg.cm²) suits load-matched axes rather than very fast point-to-point cycling. Maximum mechanical speed is rated to 6000 rpm, double the 3000 rpm nominal speed used above, leaving margin for brief overspeed during deceleration moves. IP67 sealing and the shared two-connector power/feedback interface mean this motor uses the same cabling and enclosure design as the rest of the 60 mm-flange Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 range, brake and encoder options aside.
| 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 | 2.6 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 1.27 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 400 W |
| Peak stall torque | 4.45 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 | 9.3 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 | 0.478 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 3.26 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 9.4 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 245 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 74 N |
| Length | 96.1 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 5.5 mm |
| Width | 96.1 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, 0.478 kg.cm² of motor |
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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| Part number | BCH18MD0433CA5C |
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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 | 1.4215 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 30 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 8.529 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 2.6 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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