Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FG-17

FG-17

Sunon

FINGER GUARD 172 MM

236

SC80-P15/30

SC80-P15/30

GardTec

80MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 30PPI

1433

WMG60M

WMG60M

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD 60MM WIRE MESH NATURAL

2657

GRM80-45

GRM80-45

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER 80MM 45PPI

487

SC162-P15/60

SC162-P15/60

GardTec

162MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 60PPI

193

FGP-800

FGP-800

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 80 MM FAN, 84.5 X 84.

457

06325-SS

06325-SS

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER/SCREEN STEEL 80MM

12842600

G40-2

G40-2

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 40MM

8347

09362-M/60

09362-M/60

Waldom Electronics

FILTR FAN ELEM 92MM 60PPI PKG/5

190

8448

8448

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FINGER FOR 4 1/2" FAN MET

62

LFGH8092

LFGH8092

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD LOUVERED HINGED 80MM A

355

SC100-W26

SC100-W26

GardTec

172MM ROUND EURO FAN GUARD

497

LFGS120FHDP

LFGS120FHDP

Orion Fans

FILTER, HDP FOAM PYROCIDE 120MM

0

08126

08126

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 150MM METAL

381

109-320

109-320

Sanyo Denki

172MM FAN GUARD SILVER

52

M80-30

M80-30

Orion Fans

80MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 30PPM

541

SC80-W2SS

SC80-W2SS

GardTec

80MM FAN GUARD 304STAINLESSSTEEL

1712

G80-18B

G80-18B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 80MM BLACK

679

FGP-1200

FGP-1200

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 120 MM FAN, 125 X 125

160

8444-MO

8444-MO

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FILTER 60MM

912

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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