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 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 is a SIMOTICS S-1FL6 servo motor rated for 230 V 3AC operation, delivering 0.75 kW at 3000 rpm with a standstill and rated torque of 2.39 Nm. It has a 40 mm shaft height, an incremental TTL encoder at 2500 increments per revolution with a feather key, and IP65 protection with a sealing ring. It is compatible with SINAMICS V90 converters.
The 2.39 Nm standstill and rated torque are equal, so this motor holds its full rated torque at zero speed as well as at 3000 rpm without derating, useful for axes that must maintain position under load before a move starts. Tolerance N without a holding brake means the shaft is free to rotate at power-off; axes that must not drop when de-energized need an external brake or a mechanical stop. The 2500 increment/rev TTL incremental encoder gives relative position feedback for the SINAMICS V90 loop, so the axis needs a reference or homing move after power-up rather than retaining absolute position.
Servo positioning axes on machine tools, packaging equipment, and material handling systems driven by a SINAMICS V90 converter, where a 40 mm shaft height and 0.75 kW/2.39 Nm rating match light to mid-duty single-axis motion.
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
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| Rated torque (100 K) | 2.39 Nm |
| Rated current | 4.7 A |
| Rated power | 0.75 kW / 1.02 hp |
| Max. speed | 5,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 7.20 Nm |
| Max. current | 14.2 A |
| Static torque | 2.39 Nm |
| Moment of inertia | 0.897 kgcm² |
| Torque constant | 0.51 Nm/A |
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| Thermal class | B (130 °C) |
| Ambient temperature: Operation | 0 … 40 °C |
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| Relative humidity: Max. operation | 90 % RH maximum (no condensation at 30 °C) |
| Part number | 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 |
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| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 4042948670910 |
| Compliance with standards | CE, EAC |
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| Motor type | Low Inertia |
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| Shaft height | 40 |
| Encoder system | Incremental encoder TTL, 2500 S/R (13 bit) |
| Cooling | Natural cooling |
| Shaft end | Feather key |
| Radial runout tolerance | Class N |
| Vibration severity grade | Grade A |
| Degree of protection | IP65 |
| Design acc. to Code I | IM B5 (IM V1, IM V3) |
| Connection type | Cable outlet |
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| Net weight | 2.8 kg |
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| Shipping weight | 3.3 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 operational voltage of 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 is 230 V AC.
The rated motor power of 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 is 0.75 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 is 85015100.
The EAN (GTIN) of 1FL6042-2AF21-1AA1 is 4042948670910.
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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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