Fans - Finger Guards, Filters & Sleeves

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SC120-W5B

SC120-W5B

GardTec

120MM FAN GUARD BLACK

1240

SC100-W46

SC100-W46

GardTec

172MM EURO FAN GUARD

914

SC120-W8

SC120-W8

GardTec

120MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

1034

AFM-92M

AFM-92M

GardTec

FAN FILTER 92MM METAL

9920

SC120-P15/45

SC120-P15/45

GardTec

120MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

2146

SC92-W2B

SC92-W2B

GardTec

92MM FAN GUARD BLACK

288

SC80-W1

SC80-W1

GardTec

80MM STEEL WIRE FAN GUARD

0

SC100-W40

SC100-W40

GardTec

172MM EURO FAN GUARD

500

SC80-W6

SC80-W6

GardTec

80MM FAN GUARD FLAT NICKELCHROME

634

SC35-W1

SC35-W1

GardTec

35MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

536

SC80-W2

SC80-W2

GardTec

80MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

0

SC162-P15/45

SC162-P15/45

GardTec

162MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

617

SC1000-W1B

SC1000-W1B

GardTec

254MM ROUND FAN GUARD BLACK

87

SC162-W1SS

SC162-W1SS

GardTec

150/162/172MM GUARD 304STAINLESS

253

AFM-60B

AFM-60B

GardTec

FAN FILTER 60MM METAL

528

SC100-W37

SC100-W37

GardTec

127MM FAN GUARD NICKEL CHROME

500

SC120-M45/5

SC120-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 120MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

394

AFM-120M

AFM-120M

GardTec

FAN FILTER 120MM METAL

1803

SC40-P15/45

SC40-P15/45

GardTec

40MM PLASTIC FAN GUARD 45PPI

283

SC80-M45/5

SC80-M45/5

GardTec

45PPI 80MM FILTER ULHF-1 PKG/5

101

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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