Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
8487-MO

8487-MO

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FILTER 80MM

0

RMF-040-T

RMF-040-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN SCREEN METAL SILVER 40X40

248

06362-M

06362-M

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER/SCREEN 92MM

7402200

SC100-W40

SC100-W40

GardTec

172MM EURO FAN GUARD

500

SC80-W6

SC80-W6

GardTec

80MM FAN GUARD FLAT NICKELCHROME

634

LFG200FHD

LFG200FHD

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM 200MM

0

GRM60-30

GRM60-30

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER 60MM 30PPI

2769

SC35-W1

SC35-W1

GardTec

35MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

536

09121-G

09121-G

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 120MM PLASTIC

20953100

109-019K

109-019K

Sanyo Denki

120MM FAN GUARD BLACK

0

SC80-W2

SC80-W2

GardTec

80MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

0

08147

08147

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 60MM METAL

2147483647

WMG80B

WMG80B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD 80MM WIRE MESH BLACK

2317

SC162-P15/45

SC162-P15/45

GardTec

162MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

617

109-319E

109-319E

Sanyo Denki

172MM FAN GUARD SAVER

160

RMF-120-T

RMF-120-T

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN SCREEN METAL SILVER 120X120

227

RCOFM-92

RCOFM-92

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FAN GUARD METAL STEEL

255

109-049C

109-049C

Sanyo Denki

80MM FAN GUARD SILVER

379

77-MG120

77-MG120

NTE Electronics, Inc.

FAN GUARD FOR 120 X 120M

239

LZ26

LZ26

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD METAL F/172MM FANS

35100

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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