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 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is a SIMOTICS S-1FL2 servo motor rated 1.45 kW at 3000 rpm with 4.6 Nm rated torque, built for 400 V 3AC supply and matched to the SINAMICS S200 drive. It has a 48 mm shaft height, IP65 protection with an oil seal, a plain shaft, and a 17-bit singleturn absolute encoder, and ships without a holding brake.
The 6 Nm static / 19.3 Nm peak torque rating on this motor sits at the lower end of the S-1FL2 family - pick a larger shaft-height frame if the application's peak torque demand exceeds roughly 19 Nm or continuous torque exceeds 4.6 Nm. The plain shaft, tolerance N, suits direct coupling applications; specify a keyed-shaft variant if the load needs a positive mechanical drive connection. IP65 with an oil seal allows use in washdown or coolant-exposed machine areas, and since it ships without a holding brake, add external holding/parking brake hardware for vertical-axis applications.
Used as the servo axis motor in machine tools, packaging equipment, and material-handling systems driven by a SINAMICS S200 servo drive, where the 17-bit absolute encoder eliminates the need for a homing routine on power-up.
| Motor type | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor, Natural cooling |
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| Static torque | 6.00 Nm |
| Static current | 4.70 A |
| Maximum torque | 19.30 Nm |
| Maximum current | 15.10 A |
| Maximum speed | 6,000 rpm |
| Rotor moment of inertia | 5.1000 kgcm² |
| Weight | 5.00 kg |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
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| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated torque | 4.60 Nm |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated current | 3.75 A |
| SINAMICS S200, 3 AC 380 ... 480 V: Rated power | 1.45 kW |
| Encoder system | Absolute encoder singleturn 17 bit |
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| Part number | 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4034106452698 |
| Connection type | Metal angular connector |
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| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
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| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Shaft height | 48 |
| Flange size (AB) | 95 mm |
| Centering ring (N) | 80 mm |
| Hole circle (M) | 100 mm |
| Screw-on hole (S) | 6.6 mm |
| Overall length (LB) | 167.9 mm |
| Diameter of shaft (D) | 19 mm |
| Length of shaft (E) | 40 mm |
| Length of flange diagonal (P) | 120 mm |
| Shaft end | Plain shaft |
| Color of the housing | Anthracite RAL 7016 |
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| Net weight | 5 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 6.027 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 16 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is 3.75 A.
The rated operational voltage of 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is 400 V AC.
The rated motor power of 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is 1.45 (rated) kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is 85015220.
The EAN (GTIN) of 1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 is 4034106452698.
1FL2205-4AF01-0HB0 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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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