| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
ebm-papst Inc. |
5300 SERIES FINGER GUARD: US |
81 |
|
 |
Orion Fans |
FAN GUARD PLASTIC 172MM |
2462 |
|
 |
ebm-papst Inc. |
FINGER GUARD |
104 |
|
 |
Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components) |
FAN FELT FILTER WHITE 92X92 |
0 |
|
 |
Sanyo Denki |
RESIN FILTER KITS 92MM (13PPI) |
21 |
|
 |
Sanyo Denki |
127MM FAN GUARD SILVER |
87 |
|
 |
Qualtek Electronics Corp. |
FINGER GUARD 254MM METAL |
826 |
|
 |
Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components) |
FAN GUARD METAL STEEL |
400 |
|
 |
Qualtek Electronics Corp. |
FILTER MEDIA 80MM WHITE |
3031000 |
|
 |
Qualtek Electronics Corp. |
FINGR/FILTR ASM 120MM PLAS 60PPI |
1183 |
|
 |
Orion Fans |
FILTER HD FOAM HYDROPHOBIC 120MM |
10 |
|
 |
Omron Electronics Components |
GRILL GUARD FOR 120MM FANS |
5 |
|
 |
Orion Fans |
FILTER HDP FOAM PYROCIDE 120MM |
0 |
|
 |
Sanyo Denki |
127MM STANDARD FAN GUARDS |
413 |
|
 |
Orion Fans |
FAN GUARD METAL 180MM |
101 |
|
 |
NTE Electronics, Inc. |
FAN FILTER FOR 40X40MM |
750 |
|
 |
GardTec |
120MM FAN GUARD BLACK |
1240 |
|
 |
NTE Electronics, Inc. |
FAN FILTER FOR 60X60MM |
202 |
|
 |
ebm-papst Inc. |
FINGER GUARD FOR 160 BLOWER |
6 |
|
 |
GardTec |
172MM EURO FAN GUARD |
914 |
|
Fan accessories including finger guards, filters, and sleeves are critical components in thermal management systems. Finger guards prevent physical contact with rotating blades, filters ensure airflow purity, and sleeves optimize aerodynamic performance. These components are essential for maintaining equipment reliability, safety compliance, and energy efficiency in modern electronics, industrial machinery, and HVAC systems.
| Type | Functional Characteristics | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Perforated Metal Guards | Mechanical protection with 95% airflow retention | Industrial motors, power tools |
| Polymer Mesh Filters | Particulate filtration (5-50 m efficiency) | Server racks, medical devices |
| Aerofoil Sleeves | Flow guidance with 15-20% static pressure increase | Aerospace cooling systems |
| EMI Shielding Guards | Radiation suppression (30-100MHz range) | Telecom equipment |
Finger guards typically use stamped aluminum alloys (6061-T6) or glass-reinforced nylon. Filters employ multi-layer media: pre-filters (PET non-woven), HEPA layers (borosilicate microfibers), and activated carbon. Sleeves are constructed from anodized aluminum or fiber-reinforced polymers with aerodynamic profiles optimized via CFD analysis. All components incorporate anti-vibration mounts and corrosion-resistant coatings.
| Parameter | Value Range | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Material Temp Range | -40 C to +150 C | Operational stability |
| Filter Efficiency | 80-99.97% @ 0.3 m | Contamination control |
| Pressure Drop | 5-50 Pa | Energy consumption |
| Noise Level | 20-45 dB(A) | Environmental comfort |
| Manufacturer | Product Series | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| NMB Technologies | AeroGuard Pro | Integrated EMI shielding & variable pitch design |
| Sunonwealth | MagLev Filter Sleeve | Magnetic levitation bearing & 50,000h L10 life |
| Delta Electronics | SmartAir Guard | Piezoelectric vibration sensing & IoT integration |
Consider environmental factors (temperature/humidity), system airflow requirements (CFM vs static pressure), maintenance accessibility, and regulatory standards (UL/CSA/CE). For high-contamination environments, select filters with differential pressure indicators. In vibration-prone applications, specify anti-resonance sleeve designs.
Market evolution focuses on smart integration (IoT-enabled condition monitoring), nanocoating technologies for self-cleaning filters, and additive manufacturing for complex aerodynamic geometries. Regulatory pressures drive demand for UL94 V-0 flame-rated materials and RoHS-compliant production processes. Forecasted CAGR of 6.2% (2023-2030) driven by edge computing infrastructure growth.