Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage Alternative — LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain

Looking for an alternative for Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage? The LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain is the dimensionally interchangeable equivalent — same mounting, same control protocol, AMCA 210/211 third-party-tested performance — at 40–55% lower landed cost with 15-day delivery vs 8–12 weeks ex-works Sanyo Denki. Widely deployed across Japan convenience store cold storage, display case retrofit.

Replaces: Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage Diameter: Ø300 mm Family: San Ace cold chain → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Sanyo Denki
San Ace Cold Storage
San Ace cold chain · EC axial fan · Ø300 mm
With
LONGWELL
LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain
Drop-in dimensional match · Same control · 15-day delivery

Specification Comparison

SpecificationSanyo Denki San Ace Cold StorageLONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain
Fan typeEC axial fanEC axial fan
Impeller diameterØ300 mmØ300 mm Drop-in
Airflow range900–3,500 m³/h900–3,500 m³/h
Static pressure (max)240 Pa240 Pa
Motor power (max)320 W320 W
Wire-to-air η peak (AMCA 210)60%58%
Noise floor (Lw)64 dB(A)66 dB(A)
Voltage200–240 V 1Φ200–240 V 1Φ
Control input0–10 V / PWM / Modbus / EC-Control0–10 V / PWM / Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP Compatible
IP ratingIP54 / IP55IP54 std · IP55 / IP67 option
CertificationsCE · UL · VDE · EACCE · UL · cUL · TÜV · ATEX · VDE · EAC · RoHS · REACH
Sample lead time4–10 weeks1–3 days
Series lead time (≤500 units)8–12 weeks15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100)175–200100 (baseline)

Engineered match verified against Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage in LONGWELL's cross-brand model library (record: LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain ← San Ace Cold Storage). EC axial fan, same mounting footprint, same control protocols.

Why Engineers Switch from San Ace Cold Storage to LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 8–12 weeks ex-works for Sanyo Denki in 2026 (active allocation). Sample units 1–3 days from stock vs 4–10 weeks.

40–55% Lower Landed Cost

−€600 to −€2,400
per unit at equivalent spec, depending on size and quantity. On a 50-unit FanGrid retrofit, typical CapEx delta is €30k–€120k.

True Drop-In Compatibility

±0.5 mm
mounting hole tolerance + identical control protocol. Installation time same as same-brand replacement.

Drop-In Compatibility Details

Mechanical match

The LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain matches the Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage mounting pattern (M-mount, ISO 9001 plenum-fan footprint) within ±0.5 mm tolerance. Inlet ring diameter, motor shaft height, and electrical termination box position are identical. Drop-in retrofit requires no AHU rework, no plate modification, and no plenum hole resizing.

Electrical & control match

The LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage. Default Modbus register map is compatible with the Sanyo Denki ecosystem; LONGWELL provides a free Modbus map cross-reference for BMS integration. Sanyo Denki-specific proprietary protocols (EC-Control bus / ZA-control) are bridged via a free MODBUS gateway available from LONGWELL Engineering — no BMS reprogramming required.

Performance match

The PQ curve of LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain sits within 2–3% of the Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage curve across the full operating envelope (verified by third-party AMCA 210/211 testing at TÜV and Intertek labs). Wire-to-air efficiency at BEP is 58% vs 60% for Sanyo Denki (2 pp delta at peak). In typical part-load HVAC duty, the gap narrows to within 1 pp.

Typical Applications

The LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain is widely deployed across Japan convenience store cold storage, display case retrofit. Common application categories include:

  • Japan convenience store
  • Cold display
  • Reach-in cooler

Particularly suited for Japan convenience store cold and frozen display retrofit.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain a true drop-in replacement for Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage?
Yes. The LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain matches the San Ace Cold Storage dimensionally (mounting hole pattern, inlet ring diameter, motor shaft height) within ±0.5 mm tolerance, accepts the same 0–10 V analog / PWM / Modbus RTU control signals, and operates from the same 200–240 V 1Φ supply. Installation time and AHU integration are identical to a same-brand replacement.
How does LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain compare on efficiency to San Ace Cold Storage?
Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage delivers 60% peak wire-to-air efficiency at BEP. LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain measures 58% in AMCA 210/211 third-party testing — a 2 pp difference at peak. In typical part-load HVAC duty (30–80% of design airflow), the gap narrows to within 1 pp because both platforms hold flat η curves across their operating range.
What’s the 2026 lead time difference?
As of May 2026: Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage requires 8–12 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain ships in 15–30 days for orders up to 500 units and 6–10 weeks for 1,000+ unit OEM programs. Sample units ship in 1–3 days from stocked Ø300 mm inventory.
What’s the cost delta?
At equivalent specification (same Ø, same airflow/Pa, same IP, same control), LONGWELL LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain typically lands at 40–55% below Sanyo Denki San Ace Cold Storage ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain typically used for?
LWAE3G-300-Cold-Chain is widely deployed across Japan convenience store cold storage, display case retrofit. Particularly suited for Japan convenience store cold and frozen display retrofit.

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