Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC120-P51

SC120-P51

GardTec

120MM EURO LOW NOISE PUSH-ON

1482

QSG-119-02

QSG-119-02

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 119MM BLACK

2850

RFG-060-T

RFG-060-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FINGER GUARD BLACK 60X60

592

LFGS120FHD

LFGS120FHD

Orion Fans

FILTER, HD FOAM 120MM 112X112MM

56

R87B-PF01

R87B-PF01

Omron Electronics Components

FAN FILTER REPLACEMENT 2PER PKG

18

109-1002F40

109-1002F40

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 80MM (40PPI)

117

AEG-2000B

AEG-2000B

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 125MM

12

09252-G

09252-G

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 60MM PLASTIC

389411100

AEG-5000G

AEG-5000G

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 291MM

25

FG35-29

FG35-29

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 35 MM FAN, 29 X 29 MM

516

109-1003F30

109-1003F30

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 60MM (30PPI)

347

LZ60-8

LZ60-8

ebm-papst Inc.

FILTER MESH FOR 8000 SERIES

10840

08153

08153

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 80MM METAL

7311300

RMF-092-T

RMF-092-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN SCREEN METAL SILVER 92X92

548

SC100-W3

SC100-W3

GardTec

225MM EURO FAN GUARD SILVER

198

SC40-P15/30

SC40-P15/30

GardTec

40MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 30PPI

9728

109-319

109-319

Sanyo Denki

172MM FAN GUARD SDCUT SILVER

0

LFG172BF/PK

LFG172BF/PK

Orion Fans

LFG172 REPLACEMENT MEDIA 5 PACK

85

FG80-715

FG80-715

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 80MM FAN, 71.5 X 71.5

186

SC120-P10

SC120-P10

GardTec

120MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD

1886

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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