Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
QLM-60-30-10

QLM-60-30-10

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN SLEEVE 60MM BLACK RUBBER

526

LFGH172

LFGH172

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 172MM ABS

40

LFG200FHDH

LFG200FHDH

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM HYDROPHOBIC 200MM

32

RFG-092-T

RFG-092-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FINGER GUARD BLACK 92X92

330

G162-12

G162-12

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 162MM

0

LFG172FHDH

LFG172FHDH

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM HYDROPHOBIC 172MM

0

KM38

KM38

Sanyo Denki

38MM STANDARD FAN GUARDS

31

WMG127M

WMG127M

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD 127MM WIRE MESH NATURL

211

08132

08132

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 80MM METAL

6129

RFG-040-T

RFG-040-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FINGER GUARD BLACK 40X40

312

09150-M/100

09150-M/100

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER ELEM 40MM 100PPI PKG/5

2000

PFG-15N

PFG-15N

Mechatronics

FAN GUARD LOUVERED RAL7032

12

G180-11

G180-11

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 180MM

599

FF92

FF92

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 92MM

33

AFM-92B

AFM-92B

GardTec

FAN FILTER 92MM METAL

446

FG-12/45

FG-12/45

Sunon

GUARD MEDIA & RETAINER

15

SC92-M45/5

SC92-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 92MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

22

G50-3

G50-3

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 52MM

263

LFG80

LFG80

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 80MM ABS

638

PFG-12N

PFG-12N

Mechatronics

FAN GUARD LOUVERED RAL7032

7

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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