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- Part number
- BCH18MM1523CA6C
- Model no
- BCH18
Lexium 18Schneider Electric BCH18MM1523CA6C Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 1.5 kW 7.16 N·m 2000 rpm 130 mm Multi-Turn Servo Motor
Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor, 1.5 kW, 7.16 N·m continuous stall torque, 130 mm flange, multi-turn encoder, no brake.
Description
About the BCH18
About the BCH18
The Schneider Electric BCH18MM1523CA6C is a 1.5 kW Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor on a 130 mm flange, delivering 7.16 N·m continuous stall torque at 2000 rpm nominal speed and up to 3000 rpm maximum mechanical speed. It carries a 23-bit optic multi-turn encoder for absolute position feedback and ships without a holding brake, keeping rotor inertia at 20.88 kg.cm² for faster acceleration on horizontal axes.
Selection Notes
The BCH18MM1523CA6C steps up to 1.5 kW within the same 130 mm M130 flange, delivering 7.16 N·m continuous stall torque at 2000 rpm nominal speed without a holding brake — the unbraked build keeps rotor inertia at 20.88 kg.cm² rather than the roughly 28 kg.cm² of the 2.0 kW BCH18MM2023CA6C, which matters for acceleration-limited indexing axes. Its 23-bit optic multi-turn encoder retains absolute position through a power cycle, so the LXM18 drive does not need to re-home the axis at startup. At 25.0 A maximum permanent current, it draws more than the 850 W motors but less than the 2.0 kW variant, placing it mid-range in the M130 frame's current demand on the drive, with a 9.0 kg net weight that also sits between those two ratings.
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 |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V |
| Continuous stall current | 8.24 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 7.16 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 1500 W |
| Peak stall torque | 21.48 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 1500 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 7.16 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 2000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum current Irms | at 1.5 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 25.0 A |
| Product compatibility | Motion servo drive motion servo motors motor at 1.5 kW, 220 V |
| Shaft end | Parallel key |
| Shaft diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shaft length | 55.0 mm |
| Key width | 8.0 mm |
| Feedback type | 23 bits optic multi turn encoder |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 130 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 20.88 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 0.38 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 4.2 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 686 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 343 N |
| Length | 170.9 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 9 mm |
| Width | 170.9 mm |
| Height | 130.0 mm |
| Depth | 182.4 mm |
| Net weight | 9.0 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 0.0 kg.cm² of brake, 20.88 kg.cm² of motor |
Environment 1
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH18MM1523CA6C |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 25 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 30 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 40 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 10.12 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 18 |
| Package 2 Height | 105 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 60 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 80 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 182.16 kg |
| Shipping weight | 9.0 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 8.24 A.
What motor power is BCH18 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 1.5 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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- Series
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