Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FF172

FF172

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 172MM

15

LFG254BF/PK

LFG254BF/PK

Orion Fans

LFG254 REPLACEMENT MEDIA 5 PACK

52

QSG-40-02

QSG-40-02

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 40MM BLACK

0

FGP-400

FGP-400

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 40 MM FAN, 40.5 X 40.

743

KM120

KM120

Sanyo Denki

120MM STANDARD FAN GUARDS

8817

R87FFG150

R87FFG150

Omron Electronics Components

GRILL GUARD 150MM DIA

17

G25-2

G25-2

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 25MM

660

8464

8464

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD ASSY 1.57"SQ FOR 1 1/2"FAN

91

KM92

KM92

Sanyo Denki

92MM STANDARD FAN GUARDS

634

10024-1-5170

10024-1-5170

ebm-papst Inc.

GRILL GRD FLTR&SPACR F/127MM FAN

7250

G109-3A

G109-3A

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 120MM

588

G92POG

G92POG

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD PLASTIC 92MM PUSH ON

164

MG-25

MG-25

Mechatronics

254MM FINGER GUARD

989

SC60-P15/45

SC60-P15/45

GardTec

60MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

965

8463

8463

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FAN FOR 4 1/2" FAN PLASTIC

142

SC162-W1

SC162-W1

GardTec

150/162/172MM FAN GUARD

1861

8489

8489

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 120MM

0

SC60-P15/30

SC60-P15/30

GardTec

60MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 30PPI

298

SC120-W2

SC120-W2

GardTec

120MM FAN GUARD

800

08141

08141

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 120MM METAL

8736

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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