Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC120-W8

SC120-W8

GardTec

120MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

1034

AFM-92M

AFM-92M

GardTec

FAN FILTER 92MM METAL

9920

10016-1-5170

10016-1-5170

ebm-papst Inc.

GRILL GRD F/119MM FAN

13

LFG254B

LFG254B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD LOUVERED 254MM BLACK

0

50952-2-4039

50952-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD FOR W2E143 SERIES

0

09250-M/60

09250-M/60

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER FAN ELEM 60MM 60PPI PKG/5

11440

LFG200FHDP

LFG200FHDP

Orion Fans

FILTER HDP FOAM PYROCIDE 200MM

0

08156

08156

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

WIRE FORM FAN GUARD 80MM

86400

4013-2-4039

4013-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD FOR W2E143 SERIES

2100

SC120-P15/45

SC120-P15/45

GardTec

120MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

2146

RCOFM-60

RCOFM-60

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN GUARD METAL STEEL

6496

MG-250-PC

MG-250-PC

Mechatronics

FAN FINGER GUARD FOR UF250BMB PO

20

109-019C

109-019C

Sanyo Denki

120MM FAN GUARD SILVER

654

8449

8449

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FINGER FOR 2 1/2" FAN MET

311616

GRM120-30

GRM120-30

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER 120MM 30PPI

1438

09362-M/45

09362-M/45

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER FAN ELEM 92MM 45PPI PKG/5

845512080

LFG172FHDP

LFG172FHDP

Orion Fans

FILTER HDP FOAM PYROCIDE 172MM

0

SC92-W2B

SC92-W2B

GardTec

92MM FAN GUARD BLACK

288

SC80-W1

SC80-W1

GardTec

80MM STEEL WIRE FAN GUARD

0

LFG254FHDP

LFG254FHDP

Orion Fans

FILTER HDP FOAM PYROCIDE 254MM

0

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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