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- Part number
- BCH18MM2023CF6C
- Model no
- BCH18
Lexium 18Schneider Electric BCH18MM2023CF6C Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 2.0 kW 9.55 N·m 130 mm Brake Multi-Turn Servo Motor
Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor, 2 kW, 9.55 N·m continuous stall torque, 130 mm flange, multi-turn encoder, holding brake.
Description
About the BCH18
About the BCH18
The Schneider Electric BCH18MM2023CF6C is the braked version of Schneider's 2 kW Easy Lexium 18 BCH18 servo motor, rated for 9.55 N·m continuous stall torque at 2000 rpm nominal speed on a 130 mm flange. Its 40 N·m holding brake is more than four times the motor's own stall torque, built for axes that must hold a suspended or clamped load once the LXM18 drive drops power.
Selection Notes
The BCH18MM2023CF6C matches the BCH18MM2023CA6C's 9.55 N·m continuous stall torque and 2 kW rating but adds a 40 N·m holding brake — more than four times the motor's own stall torque — for M130-frame axes that must stay locked the instant the LXM18 drive loses power. The added brake lengthens the motor from 195.9 mm to 238.5 mm and raises net weight from 11.2 kg to 12.7 kg, a trade worth making only when the application genuinely needs a powered-off hold. Rotor inertia rises only marginally, from 27.79 to 28.45 kg.cm², so servo tuning is barely affected by the brake's added mass, and both motors share the identical 36.0 A maximum permanent current and 220 V rated supply voltage.
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 38
| Maximum mechanical speed | 3000.0 rpm |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 220 V |
| Continuous stall current | 11.7 A |
| Continuous stall torque | 9.55 N.m, 220 V |
| Continuous power | 2000 W |
| Peak stall torque | 28.65 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal output power | 2000 W, 220 V |
| Nominal torque | 9.55 N.m, 220 V |
| Nominal speed | 2000 rpm, 220 V |
| Maximum current Irms | at 2.0 kW, 220 V |
| Maximum permanent current | 36.0 A |
| Product compatibility | Motion servo drive motion servo motors motor at 2.0 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 | With |
| Holding torque | 40 N.m |
| Mounting support | Asian standard flange |
| Motor flange size | 130 mm |
| Electrical connection | 2 connectors male/female |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 28.45 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 0.29 Ohm |
| Stator inductance | 2.85 mH |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 686 N |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 343 N |
| Length | 238.5 mm |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 9 mm |
| Width | 238.5 mm |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Depth | 182.4 mm |
| Net weight | 12.7 kg |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Encoder type | Optic encoder |
| Inertia | 28.45 kg.cm² of brake, 0.0 kg.cm² of motor |
Environment 1
| IP degree of protection | IP67 |
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Identification 7
| Part number | BCH18MM2023CF6C |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13.7465 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 | 255.946 kg |
| Shipping weight | 12.7 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 11.7 A.
What motor power is BCH18 rated for?
The rated motor power of BCH18 is 2 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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- Brand
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- Series
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