Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC120-P15/30

SC120-P15/30

GardTec

120MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 30PPI

1482

SC80-P15/45

SC80-P15/45

GardTec

80MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

1710

G172-10HA

G172-10HA

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 172MM

1988

08148

08148

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 50MM METAL

758

109-099C

109-099C

Sanyo Denki

92MM FAN GUARD SILVER

210

8462

8462

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FAN FOR 3 5/8" FAN PLASTIC

0

R87F-FL80

R87F-FL80

Omron Electronics Components

FAN FILTER FOR 80X80MM PLASTIC

1

QLM-40-20-10

QLM-40-20-10

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN SLEEVE 40MM BLACK RUBBER

1491800

M60-45

M60-45

Orion Fans

60MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 45PPM

503

FG70-615

FG70-615

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 70MM FAN, 61.5 X 61.5

544

G92-16

G92-16

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 92MM

7441

08346

08346

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 30MM METAL

5080

09450-F/30

09450-F/30

Mechatronics

FILTER ASSEMBLY 30PPI 120MM

118

LZ38

LZ38

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD METAL F/6000 SERIES

1231850

RCOFM-150-A

RCOFM-150-A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN GUARD METAL STEEL

86

LFG225

LFG225

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 225MM ABS

1

RFF-080-T

RFF-080-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FELT FILTER WHITE 80X80

290

RFG-120-T

RFG-120-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FINGER GUARD BLACK 120X120

123

8488

8488

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 92MM

0

AFM-4012

AFM-4012

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER ELEMENT 223MM

25

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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