Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC40-M30/5

SC40-M30/5

GardTec

30PPI 40MM FILTER ULHF1 PKG/5

119

AEG-1000G

AEG-1000G

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 91MM

837

2678-2-2945

2678-2-2945

ebm-papst Inc.

SHOCK&VIBRATION MNT 4000 SERIES

232

SC120-W13

SC120-W13

GardTec

120MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

4297

SC162-W10

SC162-W10

GardTec

150/162/172 FAN GUARD LOW NOISE

1943

FGP-600

FGP-600

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 60 MM FAN, 60.4 X 60.

265

SC60-M30/5

SC60-M30/5

GardTec

30PPI 60MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

83

LZ32-2

LZ32-2

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN GUARD 80MM PLASTIC

128

G280

G280

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 280MM

405

77-FF92

77-FF92

NTE Electronics, Inc.

FAN FILTER FOR 92X92MM

274

8459

8459

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD ASSY 3.80"SQ FOR 3 5/8"FAN

263282

FG120-105

FG120-105

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 120 MM FAN, 105 X 105

546

LFG120

LFG120

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 120MM ABS

425

09362-M/100

09362-M/100

Waldom Electronics

FILTR FAN ELEM 92MM 100PPI PKG/5

35

SC100-W17

SC100-W17

GardTec

80MM EURO FAN GUARD SQUARE

477

SC100-W41

SC100-W41

GardTec

120MM EURO FAN GUARD

119

MG-250-20

MG-250-20

Mechatronics

FAN FINGER GUARD FOR UF250BMB WH

10

G92P

G92P

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD PLASTIC 92MM

527

09150-M/60

09150-M/60

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER ELEM 40MM 60PPI PKG/5

2543600

LZ30P

LZ30P

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD PLAST 4000,9000 SER

21221383

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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