I won't give exact pricing, but for example:
A powerflex drive (1HP) is within $100 of a Lenze (with com card) or Siemens (with com card).
A powerflex drive (25HP) is more expensive by up to 1K.
In between those two sizes, there are a couple of cases where a powerflex is cheaper than the other two.
Overall, it is pretty much a wash. If you are getting into larger sized drives, they are ALL expensive - but the powerflex 525 more-so. On the low end (less than 5HP) Powerflex is pretty much the same price (or cheaper considering the specs) as the other drives.
If you want to get into drives without ethernet IP - THEN there is a huge price difference.
Keep in mind - this is my pricing for my company. If you try to buy a powerflex off the shelf, I'm aware the prices are much higher.
A powerflex drive (1HP) is within $100 of a Lenze (with com card) or Siemens (with com card).
A powerflex drive (25HP) is more expensive by up to 1K.
In between those two sizes, there are a couple of cases where a powerflex is cheaper than the other two.
Overall, it is pretty much a wash. If you are getting into larger sized drives, they are ALL expensive - but the powerflex 525 more-so. On the low end (less than 5HP) Powerflex is pretty much the same price (or cheaper considering the specs) as the other drives.
If you want to get into drives without ethernet IP - THEN there is a huge price difference.
Keep in mind - this is my pricing for my company. If you try to buy a powerflex off the shelf, I'm aware the prices are much higher.