Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
RF119

RF119

ebm-papst Inc.

FILTER REPLACEMENT-119MM

40

LZ27

LZ27

ebm-papst Inc.

FAN GUARD 150MM METAL

45

FM-12

FM-12

Sunon

METAL FILTER GUARD 120MM

29

LZ40N

LZ40N

ebm-papst Inc.

FRAME PLASTIC FOR 4000, 9000 SER

216

64936-2-4039

64936-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

GUARD FOR W2E250HJ

21930

109-1001M13

109-1001M13

Sanyo Denki

FILTER MEDIA 1=5 92MM (13PPI)

216

FG-12/60

FG-12/60

Sunon

PLASTIC FILTER GUARD 120MM

101

LFG172

LFG172

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 172MM ABS

70

G70-4

G70-4

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 70MM

2877

SC120-M45/5

SC120-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 120MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

394

LFG280FHD

LFG280FHD

Orion Fans

FILTER HD FOAM 280MM

40

KM172

KM172

Sanyo Denki

172MM STANDARD FAN GUARDS

636

AFM-120M

AFM-120M

GardTec

FAN FILTER 120MM METAL

1803

109-319J

109-319J

Sanyo Denki

172MM FAN GUARD SDCUT SILVER

264

09250-R

09250-R

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

PLASTIC FAN GUARD RETAINER 60MM

30235100

SC40-P15/45

SC40-P15/45

GardTec

40MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

283

FG40-32

FG40-32

CUI Devices

FAN GUARD, 40 MM FAN, 32 X 32 MM

507

LFGH200

LFGH200

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 200MM ABS

0

PB-08

PB-08

Sunon

PLASTIC FAN GUARD 80MM

0

FG-7

FG-7

Sunon

FAN GUARD 70MM METAL

29

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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