Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SGR-59

SGR-59

Mechatronics

172MM FINGER GUARD

1366

109-1002F13

109-1002F13

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 80MM (13PPI)

153

G109-15A

G109-15A

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 120MM

18302

09150-M/30

09150-M/30

Mechatronics

FILTER MEDIA 30PPI 40MM

29

LFG280B

LFG280B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD LOUVERED 280MM BLACK

0

50950-2-4039

50950-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GRD W2E142,W2G130, W2S130

30

LFG120BF/PK

LFG120BF/PK

Orion Fans

LFG120 REPLACEMENT MEDIA 5 PACK

236

M40-30

M40-30

Orion Fans

40MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 30PPM

109

CFFA-400

CFFA-400

CUI Devices

FAN FILTER, 40 MM FAN, 45.5 X 45

2520

9497-2-4039

9497-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD 107/110/113

10

GRM92-30

GRM92-30

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER 92MM 30PPI

0

FG-2

FG-2

Sunon

FAN GUARD 25MM METAL

89

35138-2-4039

35138-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD 208 OUTLET SIDE

0

09250-F/100

09250-F/100

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER/FLTR ASM 60MM PLAS 100PPI

264

WMG172M

WMG172M

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD 172MM WIRE MESH NATURL

272

109-1000F40

109-1000F40

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 120MM (40PPI)

0

M92-45

M92-45

Orion Fans

92MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 45PPM

199

09150-M/45

09150-M/45

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER ELEM 40MM 45PPI PKG/5

352613280

SC100-W27

SC100-W27

GardTec

135MM EURO FAN GUARD

492

LZ22-2

LZ22-2

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD 80MM

3

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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