Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
09362-M/30

09362-M/30

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER FAN ELEM 92MM 30PPI PKG/5

133072880

109-1001F30

109-1001F30

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 92MM (30PPI)

274

LZ30F

LZ30F

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD 120MM

363723

SC1000-W1B

SC1000-W1B

GardTec

254MM ROUND FAN GUARD BLACK

87

19115-2-4039

19115-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD,BASKET 350MM K OR A

0

G205-8D

G205-8D

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD 205MM

221

FG-17/45

FG-17/45

Sunon

PLASTIC FILTERGUARD 170MM

2

SC162-W1SS

SC162-W1SS

GardTec

150/162/172MM GUARD 304STAINLESS

253

08125

08125

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

WIRE FORM FAN GUARD 150MM

33392600

8453

8453

Keystone Electronics Corp.

GUARD FINGER FOR 4 1/2" FAN MET

32060

109-1000M20

109-1000M20

Sanyo Denki

FILTER MEDIA 1=5 120MM (20PPI)

129

AFM-60B

AFM-60B

GardTec

FAN FILTER 60MM METAL

528

77-MG40

77-MG40

NTE Electronics, Inc.

FAN GUARD FOR 40 X 40MM

480

8487

8487

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER ASSEMBLY 80MM

188

06325-M

06325-M

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN FILTER/SCREEN 80MM

7016200

QLM-80-40-10

QLM-80-40-10

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FAN SLEEVE 80MM BLACK RUBBER

942200

8445

8445

Keystone Electronics Corp.

FAN GUIARD 40MM

244

09250-M/45PK

09250-M/45PK

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER ELEM 60MM 45PPI PKG/5

3899400

SC100-W37

SC100-W37

GardTec

127MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

500

08170

08170

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 120MM METAL

78356

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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