Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LZ28

LZ28

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD 60MM 4 RINGS

14942257

M172-45

M172-45

Orion Fans

172MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 45PPM

755

LZ30-5

LZ30-5

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN GUARD 119MM PLASTIC

705

AEG-3000G

AEG-3000G

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 177MM

34

LFG172FHD

LFG172FHD

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM 172MM

0

M40-45

M40-45

Orion Fans

40MM FAN FILTER MEDIA 45PPM

537

LZ23-2

LZ23-2

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN GUARD 92MM PLASTIC

139

109-620

109-620

Sanyo Denki

160MM FAN GUARD SILVER

186

PFG-92N

PFG-92N

Mechatronics

FAN FILTER KIT 92MM W/ NYLON FIL

10

09362-F/30

09362-F/30

Mechatronics

FILTER ASSEMBLY 30PPI 92MM

30

109-1051

109-1051

Sanyo Denki

150MM SQUARE FAN GUARD SILVER

192

AFM-2012

AFM-2012

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER ELEMENT 125MM 1=6PCS

2

FF60

FF60

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 60MM

76

9496-2-4039

9496-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD F/W1G115 & W2G115

17

08196

08196

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

WIRE FORM FAN GUARD 150MM

202200

8460

8460

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD ASSY 4.87"SQ FOR 4 1/2"FAN

556467

MFF-92

MFF-92

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN FRAME FILTER ALUM/STN 92MM

196

09650-G

09650-G

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

PLASTIC FAN GUARD 150MM

422

10020-1-5170

10020-1-5170

ebm-papst Inc.

GRILL GRD FLTR&SPACR F/80MM FAN

187

9493-2-4039

9493-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD FOR 180 BLOWER

12

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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