Rosenberg GKHR 450 Alternative — LONGWELL LWBE3G450

Looking for an alternative for Rosenberg GKHR 450-CIK.140.6FF? The LONGWELL LWBE3G450 is the same-size alternative — same control protocol, mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing, performance characterized using AMCA 210/211 test methods (test report on request) — at 40–55% lower landed cost with 15–30 day delivery vs 10–16 weeks ex-works Rosenberg. Widely deployed across Large AHU, CRAH retrofit, FanGrid arrays.

Replaces: Rosenberg GKHR 450-CIK.140.6FF Diameter: Ø450 mm Family: GKHR series → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Rosenberg
GKHR 450
GKHR series · EC plug fan · Ø450 mm
With
LONGWELL
LWBE3G450
Same size class (Ø450 mm) — mounting per drawing · Same control · 15–30 day delivery

Specification Comparison

Specification Rosenberg GKHR 450 LONGWELL LWBE3G450
Fan type EC plug fan EC plug fan
Impeller diameter Ø450 mm Ø450 mm 19 models
Airflow range 1,200–7,200 m³/h up to 12,647 m³/h
Static pressure (max) 1,550 Pa up to 2,342 Pa
Motor power (max) 2,200 W up to 4,600 W
Noise floor (Lw) 72 dB(A) from 68 dB(A) (nameplate, per model)
Voltage 380–480 V 3Φ 220–230 V 1Φ · 380–400 V 3Φ
Control input 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus / EC-Control 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus RTU (RS485)
IP rating IP54 / IP55 IP54 std · IP55 / IP67 option
Certifications CE · UL · VDE · EAC CE · RoHS · REACH · ETL on single-phase 115/230 V versions (UL 507 / CSA C22.2 No.113)
Sample lead time 4–10 weeks 1–3 days
Series lead time (≤500 units) 10–16 weeks 15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) 175–200 100 (baseline)

Matched to Rosenberg GKHR 450-CIK.140.6FF by impeller size and fan type — LONGWELL model LWBE3G450 ← GKHR 450. Confirm the mounting footprint against the dimensioned drawing on the model page.

Why Engineers Switch from GKHR 450 to LWBE3G450

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 10–16 weeks ex-works for Rosenberg in 2026. 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.

Drop-in Candidate · Same Size Class

Ø450 mm
Same impeller size and control protocol; confirm the mounting hole pattern and inlet ring against the LONGWELL drawing before ordering.

Drop-in compatibility: what matches and what to confirm

Mechanical match

The LONGWELL LWBE3G450 matches the Rosenberg GKHR 450 mounting pattern (M-mount, ISO 9001 plenum-fan footprint) per the mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing. Inlet ring diameter, motor shaft height, and electrical termination box position are identical. In most retrofits no plate modification is needed — confirm the mounting dimensions against the LONGWELL drawing before ordering.

Electrical & control match

The LWBE3G450 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Rosenberg GKHR 450. LONGWELL supplies its Modbus RTU register map with the fan so the BMS points can be re-mapped; the register addresses are not identical to the Rosenberg map.For ebm-papst-specific bus protocols (EC-Control), ask LONGWELL engineering for the integration options.

Performance match

The measured P-Q curve of every LONGWELL model is on its model page; we check your duty point against it before quoting.

Typical Applications

The LWBE3G450 is widely deployed across Large AHU, CRAH retrofit, FanGrid arrays. Common application categories include:

  • Large AHU
  • CRAH
  • FanGrid

Particularly suited for EU CRAH FanGrid retrofit and large commercial AHU.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWBE3G450 a true drop-in replacement for Rosenberg GKHR 450?
Same size class and control interface. Confirm the mounting hole pattern, inlet ring diameter and shaft height against the dimensioned drawing on the LONGWELL LWBE3G450 model page before ordering; it accepts the same 0–10 V analog / PWM / Modbus RTU control signals and is offered in the voltages listed in the table above.
How does LWBE3G450 compare on efficiency to GKHR 450?
LONGWELL does not publish a single peak-efficiency figure for the LWBE3G450. The model page on the selection site gives airflow, static pressure and input power along the curve (measured where marked, nameplate-estimated otherwise), so the efficiency at your duty point follows directly; a test report for a specific model is available from engineering on request.
What’s the 2026 lead time difference?
As of May 2026: Rosenberg GKHR 450 requires 10–16 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWBE3G450 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 Ø450 mm inventory.
What’s the cost delta?
At equivalent specification (same Ø, same airflow/Pa, same IP, same control), LONGWELL LWBE3G450 typically lands at 40–55% below Rosenberg GKHR 450 ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWBE3G450 typically used for?
LWBE3G450 is widely deployed across Large AHU, CRAH retrofit, FanGrid arrays. Particularly suited for EU CRAH FanGrid retrofit and large commercial AHU.

Replace your GKHR 450 — samples in 1–3 days

Send a quick request — model + quantity + delivery address. Sample unit ships in 1–3 days for field validation. Series production at 15–30 day lead time after PO.

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