EC vs AC Fans

EC vs. AC Fans

ebm-papst Inc.

The “EC vs. AC Fans” product training module from ebm-papst Inc. and DigiKey outlines the benefits of EC technology, specifically highlighting the tremendous energy savings it provides. The module compares four different motor technologies, describes the features and options available in an EC motor, and provides a direct comparison of the energy savings in an application using EC versus an AC equivalent.

Part List

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
FAN AXIAL 92X38MM 85/265VAC WIREAC3200JHFAN AXIAL 92X38MM 85/265VAC WIRE49 - Immediate$383.51View Details
FAN AXIAL 119X32MM 85/265VACAC4300HFAN AXIAL 119X32MM 85/265VAC0 - Immediate$340.08View Details
FAN AXIAL 172X51MM 85/265VACAC6200NMFAN AXIAL 172X51MM 85/265VAC264 - Immediate$521.50View Details
FAN AXIAL 119X25MM 85/265VACAC4400FNNFAN AXIAL 119X25MM 85/265VAC52 - Immediate$506.37View Details
FAN AXIAL 165X51MM 85/265VACAC6100NMFAN AXIAL 165X51MM 85/265VAC0 - Immediate$308.87View Details
GREENTECH EC-COMPACTACI4410HHGREENTECH EC-COMPACT0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
FAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 106CFMACI4420HHFAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 106CFM0 - Immediate$329.48View Details
FAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 59CFMACI4420MLFAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 59CFM0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
FAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 94CFMACI4420HFAN 120/230VAC 119X38MM 94CFM0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
FAN 195-265VAC 86CFM 119X38MMACI4420NFAN 195-265VAC 86CFM 119X38MM0 - Immediate$347.09View Details
190 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FANR3G190-RD45-03190 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FAN452 - Immediate$1,848.64View Details
190 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FANR3G190-RD47-04190 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FAN8 - Immediate$1,784.55View Details
220 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FANR3G220-RD49-04220 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FAN0 - Immediate$1,567.80View Details
FAN IMP MTRZD 220X92MM 230VACR3G220-RD53-03FAN IMP MTRZD 220X92MM 230VAC158 - Immediate$1,707.29View Details
225 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FANR3G225-RE07-03225 MM EC CENTRIFUGAL FAN4 - Immediate$2,539.35View Details
PTM Published on: 2016-08-24
PTM Updated on: 2017-02-14

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