Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC80-M45/5

SC80-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 80MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

101

SC130-W3

SC130-W3

GardTec

127MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

685

109-1003F40

109-1003F40

Sanyo Denki

RESIN FILTER KITS 60MM (40PPI)

348

09250-M/30PK

09250-M/30PK

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FILTER ELEM 60MM 30PPI PKG/5

1603224320

09080-G

09080-G

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 80MM PLASTIC

28839

AFM-162M

AFM-162M

GardTec

FAN FILTER 162MM METAL

148

SC162-W5

SC162-W5

GardTec

172MM ROUND FAN GUARD

2196

LFG254

LFG254

Orion Fans

FAN FILTER GUARD ASSY 254MM ABS

15

QSG-80-02

QSG-80-02

Qualtek Electronics Corp.

FINGER GUARD 80MM BLACK

102100

SGR-36

SGR-36

Mechatronics

92MM FINGER GUARD

8514

MG-15-S

MG-15-S

Mechatronics

FAN FINGER GUARD 172MM 304SS

22

LFG172B

LFG172B

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD LOUVERED 172MM BLACK

114

AFM-3012

AFM-3012

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER ELEMENT 177MM

31

09325-F/30

09325-F/30

Mechatronics

FILTER ASSEMBLY 30PPI 80MM

193

SC92-M30/5

SC92-M30/5

GardTec

30PPI 92MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

167

SC92-W2SS

SC92-W2SS

GardTec

92MM GUARD 304 STAINLESS STEEL

812

109-619E

109-619E

Sanyo Denki

160MM FAN GUARD SILVER

471

03749-2-4039

03749-2-4039

ebm-papst Inc.

FINGER GUARD FOR W2E142 SERIES

90

G172-10HAB

G172-10HAB

Orion Fans

FAN GUARD METAL 172MM BLACK

232

AEG-2000G

AEG-2000G

Altech Corporation

FAN FILTER GUARD 125MM

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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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