Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AEG-4000B

AEG-4000B

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 223MM

25

RCOFM-40

RCOFM-40

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN GUARD METAL STEEL

1480

109-1003M20

109-1003M20

Sanyo Denki

FILTER MEDIA 1=5 60MM (20PPI)

0

QF-119-01

QF-119-01

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER MEDIA 119MM WHITE

11911600

LFGS280

LFGS280

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 280MM ABS

7

QSG-60-02

QSG-60-02

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 60MM BLACK

2050

09325-M/100

09325-M/100

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTR FAN ELEM 80MM 100PPI PKG/5

2480

8450

8450

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FINGER FOR 3 1/8" FAN MET

498177

RCOFM-120

RCOFM-120

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN GUARD METAL STEEL

0

8489-MO

8489-MO

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FILTER 120MM

142

PFG-15T

PFG-15T

Mechatronics

FAN GUARD LOUVERED RAL7035

23

09650-F/100

09650-F/100

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD PLAS 150MM 100PPI

3

RMF-080-T

RMF-080-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN SCREEN METAL SILVER 80X80

184

09325-G

09325-G

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 80MM PLASTIC

3836

SC60-P10

SC60-P10

GardTec

60MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD

1233

09325-M/30

09325-M/30

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER FAN ELEM 80MM 30PPI PKG/5

322812600

MFF-60

MFF-60

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FRAME FILTER ALUM/STN 60MM

426

PFG-25N

PFG-25N

Mechatronics

FAN GUARD LOUVERED RAL7032

5

RFG-080-T

RFG-080-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FINGER GUARD BLACK 80X80

50

PFG-12X3N

PFG-12X3N

Mechatronics

FAN GUARD LOUVERED RAL7032

112

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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