Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 Alternative — LONGWELL LWBE3G560

Looking for an alternative for Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560? The LONGWELL LWBE3G560 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 10–14 weeks ex-works Nicotra Gebhardt. Widely deployed across FanGrid arrays, industrial AHU, large CRAH.

Replaces: Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 Diameter: Ø560 mm Family: RDP series → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Nicotra Gebhardt
RDP 560
RDP series · EC plug fan · Ø560 mm
With
LONGWELL
LWBE3G560
Same size class (Ø560 mm) — mounting per drawing · Same control · 15–30 day delivery

Specification Comparison

Specification Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 LONGWELL LWBE3G560
Fan type EC plug fan EC plug fan
Impeller diameter Ø560 mm Ø560 mm 10 models
Airflow range 1,500–10,500 m³/h up to 23,896 m³/h
Static pressure (max) 1800 Pa up to 1,545 Pa
Motor power (max) 4,200 W up to 5,600 W
Noise floor (Lw) 75 dB(A) from 63 dB(A) (nameplate, per model)
Voltage 380–480 V 3Φ 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 request
Sample lead time 4–10 weeks 1–3 days
Series lead time (≤500 units) 10–14 weeks 15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) 175–200 100 (baseline)

Matched to Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 by impeller size and fan type. Confirm the mounting footprint against the dimensioned drawing on the model page.

Why Engineers Switch from RDP 560 to LWBE3G560

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 10–14 weeks ex-works for Nicotra Gebhardt 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

Ø560 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 LWBE3G560 matches the Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 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 LWBE3G560 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560. 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 Nicotra Gebhardt 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 LWBE3G560 is widely deployed across FanGrid arrays, industrial AHU, large CRAH. Common application categories include:

  • FanGrid arrays
  • Industrial AHU
  • Large CRAH

Particularly suited for FanGrid arrays for US data center CRAH retrofit.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWBE3G560 a true drop-in replacement for Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560?
Same size class and control interface. Confirm the mounting hole pattern, inlet ring diameter and shaft height against the dimensioned drawing on the LONGWELL LWBE3G560 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 LWBE3G560 compare on efficiency to RDP 560?
LONGWELL does not publish a single peak-efficiency figure for the LWBE3G560. 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: Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 requires 10–14 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWBE3G560 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 Ø560 mm inventory.
What's the cost delta?
At equivalent specification (same Ø, same airflow/Pa, same IP, same control), LONGWELL LWBE3G560 typically lands at 40–55% below Nicotra Gebhardt RDP 560 ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWBE3G560 typically used for?
LWBE3G560 is widely deployed across FanGrid arrays, industrial AHU, large CRAH. Particularly suited for FanGrid arrays for US data center CRAH retrofit.

Replace your RDP 560 — 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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