Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
9415-2-4039

9415-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GRILL GUARD

0

G92-16B

G92-16B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 92MM BLACK

0

08149

08149

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 40MM METAL

2147483647

109-1000F30

109-1000F30

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 120MM (30PPI)

89

10021-1-5170

10021-1-5170

ebm-papst Inc.

GRILL GRD FLTR&SPACR F/119MM FAN

233

LZ22U

LZ22U

ebm-papst Inc.

F.GUARD 2200F SERIES

112360

QLM-119-50-10

QLM-119-50-10

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN SLEEVE 119MM BLACK RUBBER

36550

8452

8452

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FINGER FOR 4 1/2" FAN MET

79150

CFFA-1200

CFFA-1200

CUI Devices

FAN FILTER, 120 MM FAN, 125 X 12

91

LZ30-6

LZ30-6

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN GUARD 119MM PLASTIC

49

MG-18

MG-18

Mechatronics

180MM FINGER GUARD

91

9532-2-4039

9532-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD F. 300 MM AXIAL

10

109-1137H

109-1137H

Sanyo Denki

225 MM CENTRIFUGAL INLET GUARD

16

LZ30-9

LZ30-9

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD AC4300H EXH

69

109-1003G

109-1003G

Sanyo Denki

60MM RESIN FAN GUARD

1051

FGP-920

FGP-920

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 92 MM FAN, 97 X 97 MM

163

RCP-060-T

RCP-060-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FILTER SET 60X60

542

109-1002G

109-1002G

Sanyo Denki

80MM RESIN FAN GUARD

666

SC1000-W1

SC1000-W1

GardTec

254MM ROUND FAN GUARD

565

RFF-120-T

RFF-120-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FELT FILTER WHITE 120X120

354

Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

1. Overview

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.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Perforated Metal GuardsMechanical protection with 95% airflow retentionIndustrial motors, power tools
Polymer Mesh FiltersParticulate filtration (5-50 m efficiency)Server racks, medical devices
Aerofoil SleevesFlow guidance with 15-20% static pressure increaseAerospace cooling systems
EMI Shielding GuardsRadiation suppression (30-100MHz range)Telecom equipment

3. Structure & Composition

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.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterValue RangeImportance
Material Temp Range-40 C to +150 COperational stability
Filter Efficiency80-99.97% @ 0.3 mContamination control
Pressure Drop5-50 PaEnergy consumption
Noise Level20-45 dB(A)Environmental comfort

5. Application Fields

  • IT Infrastructure: Data center cooling systems
  • Industrial Automation: CNC machine tool cooling
  • Consumer Electronics: Gaming PC thermal management
  • Medical Equipment: MRI scanner thermal control

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
NMB TechnologiesAeroGuard ProIntegrated EMI shielding & variable pitch design
SunonwealthMagLev Filter SleeveMagnetic levitation bearing & 50,000h L10 life
Delta ElectronicsSmartAir GuardPiezoelectric vibration sensing & IoT integration

7. Selection Guidelines

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.

Industry Trends

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.

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