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 Siemens 1FK7081-2AH71-1QA0 is a SIMOTICS S 1FK7-CT synchronous servo motor rated 1.8 kW with 12 Nm standstill torque at 100K and a 4,500 rpm rated speed. It runs on a 600 V DC link, mounts as IMB5 with a rotatable power connector, and carries an IP64 enclosure with an absolute 20-bit single-turn DRIVE-CLiQ encoder. No holding brake.
Against the 3,000 rpm version of the same 12 Nm frame, this 4,500 rpm winding trades standstill torque headroom for top speed — pick it when the move profile needs higher rapid-traverse velocity rather than sustained torque near zero speed. Weight is essentially unchanged at 12.9 kg, so it drops into the same mechanical envelope without a redesign.
| Rated speed (100 K) | 4,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 8 |
| Rated torque (100 K) | 3.8 Nm |
| Rated current | 4.9 A |
| Static torque (60 K) | 10.00 Nm |
| Static torque (100 K) | 12.00 Nm |
| Stall current (60 K) | 10.60 A |
| Stall current (100 K) | 13.10 A |
| Moment of inertia | 20.000 kgcm² |
| Efficiency | 93.0 % |
| Torque constant | 0.92 Nm/A |
|---|---|
| Voltage constant at 20º C | 59.0 V/1000*min¯¹ |
| Winding resistance at 20º C | 0.19 Ω |
| Rotating field inductance | 3.4 mH |
| Electrical time constant | 17.90 ms |
| Mechanical time constant | 1.36 ms |
| Thermal time constant | 45 min |
| Shaft torsional stiffness | 109,000 Nm/rad |
| Net weight of the motor | 12.9 kg Permanent-magnet synchronous |
| Motor type | motor Compact |
|---|---|
| Shaft height | 80 |
| Cooling | Natural cooling |
| Radial runout tolerance | 0.050 mm |
| Concentricity tolerance | 0.10 mm |
| Axial runout tolerance | 0.10 mm |
| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Connector size | M23 |
| Degree of protection | IP64 |
| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
| Temperature monitoring | Pt1000 temperature sensor |
| Electrical connectors | Connectors for signals and power rotatable |
| Color of the housing | Standard (Anthracite RAL 7016) |
| Holding brake | without holding brake |
| Shaft end | Feather key |
| Encoder system | Encoder AS20DQI: absolute encoder single-turn 20 bits |
| Part number | 1FK7081-2AH71-1QA0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Optimum speed | 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Optimum power | 2.8 kW |
| Max. permissible speed (mech.) | 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Max. permissible speed (inverter) | 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 37.0 Nm |
| Maximum current | 45.0 A |
| Rated inverter current | 18 A |
|---|---|
| Maximum inverter current | 54 A |
| Maximum torque | 37.00 Nm |
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| Shipping weight | 13.901 kg |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated motor power of 1FK7081-2AH71-1QA0 is 1.8 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FK7081-2AH71-1QA0 is 85015220.
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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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