Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FG-6/45

FG-6/45

Sunon

FILTER FOR 60MM FAN

1391

9496-2-4039-1

9496-2-4039-1

ebm-papst Inc.

UL GUARD 115/8 RINGS

0

R87F-FL90

R87F-FL90

Omron Electronics Components

FAN FILTER FOR 92X92MM PLASTIC

0

77-FF80

77-FF80

NTE Electronics, Inc.

FAN FILTER FOR 80X80MM

191

FP120T

FP120T

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN FILTER ELEMENT 119MM 1=1PC

328

92162-2-2929

92162-2-2929

ebm-papst Inc.

BARBED GUARD 075/076

187230

77-MG60

77-MG60

NTE Electronics, Inc.

FAN GUARD FOR 60 X 60MM

300

SC60-M45/5

SC60-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 60MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

395

09362-R

09362-R

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

PLASTIC FAN GUARD RETAINER 92MM

36029800

08248

08248

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 50MM METAL

708114800

G120POG

G120POG

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD PLASTIC 120MM PUSH ON

669

19112-2-4039

19112-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD 250MM AXIAL BASKET

0

09362-G

09362-G

Mechatronics

FILTER GUARD 92MM

77

SC120-P71

SC120-P71

GardTec

120MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD

3

LFG254FHD

LFG254FHD

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM 254MM

0

MG-12-S

MG-12-S

Mechatronics

FAN FINGER GUARD 120MM 304SS

30

8498

8498

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FAN GUARD 92MM

0

109-019H

109-019H

Sanyo Denki

120MM FAN GUARD BLACK

453

06450-SS

06450-SS

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER/SCREEN STEEL 120MM

0

LFGS120FHDH

LFGS120FHDH

Orion Fans

FILTER, HD FOAM HYDROPHOBIC 120M

28

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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