Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo Alternative — LONGWELL LWBE3G280

Looking for an alternative for Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo? The LONGWELL LWBE3G280 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 8–12 weeks ex-works Sanyo Denki. Widely deployed across Japan-domestic fab FFU, JIS-spec cleanroom.

Replaces: Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo Diameter: Ø280 mm Family: San Ace EC Turbo cleanroom → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Sanyo Denki
San Ace EC Turbo
San Ace EC Turbo cleanroom · EC plug fan · Ø280 mm
With
LONGWELL
LWBE3G280
Same size class (Ø280 mm) — mounting per drawing · Same control · 15–30 day delivery

Specification Comparison

Specification Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo LONGWELL LWBE3G280
Fan type EC plug fan EC plug fan
Impeller diameter Ø280 mm Ø280 mm 23 models
Airflow range 500–2,800 m³/h up to 4,377 m³/h
Static pressure (max) 900 Pa up to 1,751 Pa
Motor power (max) 480 W up to 1,355 W
Noise floor (Lw) 62 dB(A) from 69 dB(A) (nameplate, per model)
Voltage 200–240 V 1Φ 220–230 / 115 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) 8–12 weeks 15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) 175–200 100 (baseline)

Matched to Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo by impeller size and fan type — LONGWELL model LWBE3G280 ← San Ace EC Turbo. Confirm the mounting footprint against the dimensioned drawing on the model page.

Why Engineers Switch from San Ace EC Turbo to LWBE3G280

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 8–12 weeks ex-works for Sanyo Denki 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

LWBE3G280
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 LWBE3G280 matches the Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo 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 LWBE3G280 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo. 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 Sanyo Denki 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 LWBE3G280 is widely deployed across Japan-domestic fab FFU, JIS-spec cleanroom. Common application categories include:

  • Japan fab FFU
  • Cleanroom
  • Sub-fab return

Particularly suited for Japan domestic fab fit-out and JIS-spec cleanroom.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWBE3G280 a true drop-in replacement for Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo?
Same size class and control interface. Confirm the mounting hole pattern, inlet ring diameter and shaft height against the dimensioned drawing on the LONGWELL LWBE3G280 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 LWBE3G280 compare on efficiency to San Ace EC Turbo?
LONGWELL does not publish a single peak-efficiency figure for the LWBE3G280. 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: Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo requires 8–12 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWBE3G280 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 Ø280 mm inventory.
What’s the cost delta?
At equivalent specification (same Ø, same airflow/Pa, same IP, same control), LONGWELL LWBE3G280 typically lands at 40–55% below Sanyo Denki San Ace EC Turbo ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWBE3G280 typically used for?
LWBE3G280 is widely deployed across Japan-domestic fab FFU, JIS-spec cleanroom. Particularly suited for Japan domestic fab fit-out and JIS-spec cleanroom.

Replace your San Ace EC Turbo — 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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