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- Part number
- BCH18MM08132A6C
- Model no
- BCH18
Lexium 18Schneider Electric BCH18MM08132A6C Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 850 W 5.39 N·m 1500 rpm 130 mm 23-Bit Servo Motor
Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor, 850 W, 5.39 N·m continuous stall torque, 130 mm flange, 23-bit incremental encoder, no brake.
Description
About the BCH18
About the BCH18
The Schneider Electric BCH18MM08132A6C is an 850 W Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor on a 130 mm flange, rated for 5.39 N·m continuous stall torque at 1500 rpm nominal speed and 3000 rpm maximum mechanical speed. It carries a 23-bit optic incremental encoder, no holding brake, and a 22 A maximum permanent current rating for sizing the LXM18 drive's output stage.
Selection Notes
The BCH18MM08132A6C is the base 850 W motor in the 130 mm M130 frame, built for applications that do not need a holding brake and can tolerate a homing move after power-up with its 23-bit optic incremental encoder. Its 1500 rpm nominal speed and 5.39 N·m continuous stall torque suit a geared or direct-drive axis sized for moderate speed rather than high-rpm operation; step up to the 1.0 kW or larger M130 variants within the same flange if the application needs more torque. At 14.0 kg.cm² rotor inertia, it is the lightest-inertia motor in the M130 frame, useful when the load-to-rotor inertia ratio must stay low for stable servo tuning. The 22 A maximum permanent current figure, not the 7.3 A continuous rating, is what sizes the LXM18 drive's output stage for peak-demand moves.
Specification
Full specification
Main 4
| Range of product | Lexium 18 |
|---|---|
| Range compatibility | Lexium 18 |
| Product or component type | Servo motor |
| Device short name | BCH18 |
Complementary 37
| Maximum mechanical speed | 3000.0 rpm |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 200...240 V |
| Continuous stall current | 7.3 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 5.39 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 850 W |
| Peak stall torque | 16.17 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 850 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 5.39 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 1500 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 22 A |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shaft length | 55 mm |
| Key width | 8.0 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic incremental encoder |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 130 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Torque constant | 0.74 N.m/A at 40 °C |
| Back emf constant | 53.7 V/krpm at 40 °C |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 14.0 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 0.64 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 5.7 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 686 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 343 N |
| Length | 145.9 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4.0 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 9.0 mm |
| Width | 145.9 mm |
| Height | 130.0 mm |
| Depth | 182.4 mm |
| Net weight | 6.85 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.0 kg.cm² of brake, 14.0 kg.cm² of motor |
Environment 2
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…40 °C |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH18MM08132A6C |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 25 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 20 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 40 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 7.94 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 18 |
| Package 2 Height | 105.0 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 60.0 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 80.0 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 142.92 kg |
| Shipping weight | 6.85 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Questions about the BCH18
What is the rated current of BCH18?
The rated current of BCH18 is 7.3 A.
What motor power is BCH18 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 0.85 kW.
What is the HS code of BCH18 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for BCH18 is 850152.
Where does BCH18 ship from, and how fast?
BCH18 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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