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.
The Schneider Electric BMH0703P16A2A is a Lexium 32 BMH servo motor delivering 3.4 N·m continuous stall torque, paired with the LXM32.D18N4 servo drive for a 1300 W nominal output at 5000 rpm nominal speed. It draws 3.91 A continuous stall current from a 480 V three-phase supply and reaches 8000 rpm maximum mechanical speed. The keyed-shaft, IP54-rated motor has no holding brake and mounts on a 70 mm international-standard flange.
At 3.4 N·m continuous stall torque and 1300 W nominal output with the LXM32.D18N4 drive, the BMH0703P16A2A sits a step above the lower-torque BMH motor in the same family and suits higher-load axes within the same 70 mm flange footprint. It ships without a holding brake, so it is the choice for horizontal axes where the load cannot drift under gravity when the drive de-energizes; axes that need position retention on power loss should use a braked BMH variant instead. The 14 mm keyed shaft end transmits torque directly without relying on a friction clamp.
Within the Lexium 32 line, this torque and current class suits conveyor and indexing axes, winding stations, and small robotic joints that run horizontally and do not need the drive-off brake holding function. The 70 mm flange keeps it mechanically interchangeable with other BMH motors in the same frame for mixed-axis machine designs.
| Device short name | BMH |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Servo motor |
| Maximum mechanical speed | 8000 rpm |
| Continuous stall torque | 30.09 lbf.in (3.4 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 400 V, three phase, 30.09 lbf.in (3.4 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Peak stall torque | 90.3 lbf.in (10.2 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 400 V, three phase, 90.3 lbf.in (10.2 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal output power | 1300 W LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 400 V, three phase, 1300 W LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal torque | 21.2 lbf.in (2.4 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 400 V, three phase, 21.2 lbf.in (2.4 N.m) LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Nominal speed | 5000 rpm LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 400 V, three phase, 5000 rpm LXM32.D18N4 6 A, 480 V, three phase |
| Product compatibility | LXM32.D18N4 400...480 V three phase |
| Shaft end | Keyed |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP54 standard |
| Speed feedback resolution | 32768 points/turn |
| Holding brake | Without |
| Mounting Support | International standard flange |
| Electrical Connection | Rotatable right-angled connectors |
| Range Compatibility | Lexium 32 |
|---|---|
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 480 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Continuous stall current | 3.91 A |
| Continuous power | 1.68 W |
| Maximum current Irms | 12.57 A LXM32.D18N4 |
| Maximum permanent current | 12.57 A |
| Second shaft | Without second shaft end |
| Shaft diameter | 0.6 in (14 mm) |
| Shaft length | 1.2 in (30 mm) |
| Key width | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Feedback type | Single turn SinCos Hiperface |
| Motor flange size | 2.8 in (70 mm) |
| Number of motor stacks | 3 |
| Torque constant | 0.87 N.m/A 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Back emf constant | 55.8 V/krpm 248 °F (120 °C) |
| Number of motor poles | 5.0 |
| Rotor inertia | 1.67 kg.cm² |
| Stator resistance | 2.65 Ohm 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator inductance | 4.175 mH 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Stator electrical time constant | 3.2 ms 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Maximum radial force Fr | 730 N 1000 rpm, 580 N 2000 rpm, 510 N 3000 rpm, 460 N 4000 rpm, 430 N 5000 rpm, 400 N 6000 rpm |
| Maximum axial force Fa | 0.2 x Fr |
| Type of cooling | Natural convection |
| Length | 7.3 in (186 mm) |
| Centring collar diameter | 2.4 in (60 mm) |
| Centring collar depth | 0.10 in (2.5 mm) |
| Number of mounting holes | 4 |
| Mounting holes diameter | 0.2 in (5.5 mm) |
| Circle diameter of the mounting holes | 3.2 in (82 mm) |
| Net Weight | 6.6 lb(US) (3 kg) |
| Sizing reference | BMH0703P |
| Network number of phases | 3 |
| Accuracy error [angular] | 4.8 ° |
| Temperature copper hot | 275 °F (135 °C) |
| Temperature magnet hot | 212 °F (100 °C) |
| Temperature magnet rt | 68 °F (20 °C) |
| Output current 3s peak | 12.57 A |
| Inertia | 0.0 kg.cm² of brake, 1.674 kg.cm² of motor |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Part number | BMH0703P16A2A |
|---|---|
| Type designation | BMH |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606485199443 |
| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 3.0 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 BMH is 3.91 A.
The rated motor power of BMH is 1.3 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for BMH is 850152.
The EAN (GTIN) of BMH is 3606485199443.
BMH 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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