The GardTec SC120-W5 120mm wire form fan guard is designed for 120mm cooling fans. The smooth rounded edges maintain quiet fan operation while preserving maximum (CFM) airflow efficiency. When heat dissipation, noise and airflow are critical design elements, the SC120-W5 design allows for 23-30% greater airflow, heat removal and substantially less objectionable noise than even the optimum sheetmetal guard. The GardTec SC120-W5 is a 4 position, 120 mm., 8 ring nickel plated chrome fan guard that can be crossed with a Qualtek #08130.
- Fan Guard Material: C1008 Steel
- Plating: Bright Nickel Chrome
- Ring Diameter: 1.8mm
- Rib Diameter: 1.8mm
- Positions: 4
- Fan Guard Size: 120 mm
- Rings: 8
Keeping temperatures down is vital for computers, cabinets and other types of electronic equipment. Cooling fans are used to achieve this and fan guards are seen as a necessary component. Fan guards will block fingers or other large foreign objects from accidentally coming in contact with the fan. Sheetmetal guards often have flattened rings that impede a great deal of airflow, which can increase noise, as well as causing other problems. The rounded rings of a wire form fan guard permit more air to pass by directly, bringing down the noise level because less air is directly hitting the guard. Using a wire form fan guard also keeps heat from collecting inside too quickly. Serious consequences for electronic devices can happen when there is an excess of heat. Due to its 95% efficiency, the GardTec SC120W5 keeps the air flowing out at the best possible levels.
Wire form fan guards are only made to fit fans of a corresponding size. Other advantages to using cooling fan guards include lowering the amount of energy used by the fan, and lengthening the fan's lifespan. Cooling fan guards have an influence over other aspects of fan performance as well, such as airflow and the collection of dirt. It is strongly urged that a cooling fan always be used with a fan guard. Please note that before a new cooling fan system is installed, it is a good idea for the unit to be turned off and unplugged.
GardTec SC120-W5 120mm Fan Guard