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Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450 Alternative — LONGWELL LWAE3G450

Looking for an alternative for Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450? The LONGWELL LWAE3G450 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 12–18 weeks ex-works Ziehl-Abegg. Widely deployed across premium acoustic AHU, urban hospital OR, residential boundary noise compliance.

Replaces: Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450 Diameter: Ø450 mm Family: ZAbluefin winglet premium → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Ziehl-Abegg
ZAbluefin 450
ZAbluefin winglet premium · EC backward-curved winglet plug fan · Ø450 mm
→
With
LONGWELL
LWAE3G450
Same size class (Ø450 mm) — mounting per drawing · Same control · 15–30 day delivery

Specification Comparison

Specification Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450 LONGWELL LWAE3G450
Fan type EC backward-curved winglet plug fan EC backward-curved winglet plug fan
Impeller diameter Ø450 mm Ø450 mm 10 models
Airflow range 1,200–7,200 m³/h up to 6,695 m³/h
Static pressure (max) 1550 Pa up to 242 Pa
Motor power (max) 2,200 W up to 445 W
Noise floor (Lw) 70 dB(A) from 52 dB(A) (nameplate, per model)
Voltage 380–480 V 3Φ 220–230 V 1Φ
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) 12–18 weeks 15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) 175–200 100 (baseline)
Verify it on the LONGWELL selector: all 10 LWAE3G450 models — data, measured curves, drawings · LWAE3G450SS-5MEW-03 (largest airflow in the series) · check your own duty point · samples, MOQ and lead time

Why Engineers Switch from ZAbluefin 450 to LWAE3G450

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 12–18 weeks ex-works for Ziehl-Abegg 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 LWAE3G450 matches the Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 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 LWAE3G450 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 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 Ziehl-Abegg 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 LWAE3G450 is widely deployed across premium acoustic AHU, urban hospital OR, residential boundary noise compliance. Common application categories include:

  • Premium AHU
  • Quiet hospital
  • Premium acoustic

Particularly suited for premium acoustic OEM programs and urban hospital OR builds.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWAE3G450 a true drop-in replacement for Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 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 LWAE3G450 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 LWAE3G450 compare on efficiency to ZAbluefin 450?
LONGWELL does not publish a single peak-efficiency figure for the LWAE3G450. 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: Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450 requires 12–18 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWAE3G450 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 LWAE3G450 typically lands at 40–55% below Ziehl-Abegg ZAbluefin 450 ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWAE3G450 typically used for?
LWAE3G450 is widely deployed across premium acoustic AHU, urban hospital OR, residential boundary noise compliance. Particularly suited for premium acoustic OEM programs and urban hospital OR builds.

Replace your ZAbluefin 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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LONGWELL is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ziehl-Abegg. Ziehl-Abegg® is a registered trademark of Ziehl-Abegg GmbH. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. This page is published as engineering reference based on publicly available datasheets. All performance figures reflect specific test conditions; final selection should be confirmed by duty point, voltage/control, mounting and project validation.