Andrei Smith writes for Midwest Metal Products, a leading manufacturer of fan guards, wire guards and custom store fixtures for the H.V.A.C. industry, and for O.E.M.'s in many other industries. For more information, visit http://www.midwestmetal.com
Fan guards, which can either be made from metal or plastic materials, are grills that act as protective barrier between the fan blades and the surroundings. They also serve as shield from contaminants and particles which may enter or exit the rotating fan.
All household fans typically have fan guards. But there are many other types of fan guards that are sold in the market these days. Each of them is used in specific industries and is designed in a wide variety of finishes and materials. They come in different shapes and sizes too. Besides the regular sphere designs, there are fan guards that are flat, rectangular, dome, hexagonal, cone-shaped and others. The common materials are steel or stainless steel, while the usual finish treatments of fan guards include zinc plating, PE coating, chrome plating, powder coating and even hot dipping galvanize.
Here are a few types of common fan guards and their uses:
Rotating Fan Guards
Ideal in factories and manufacturing plants, this type of fan guard is designed to avoid injury to people who are working close to the rotating fan. It also reduces the level of noise that ordinary or stationary fans normally produce. A patended rotating fan guard consists of various concentric rings in order to avert the ingress of a person’s finger between the rings and into contact with the blades of the fan.
Ceiling Fan Guards
Ceiling fan guards are specifically installed in conventional ceiling fans. Like any other fans, these provide a guard for ceiling fans and function to give better and efficient airflow.
Three Dimensional Fan Guards
Stylish yet functional three-dimensional fan guards have already been designed by some manufacturers. These fan guards are a great way to make an mundane looking fan into an eye-catching work of art. Fan grills are usually hand painted and have decorative purposes. Also acting as fan covers, they can be installed using rubber washers and machine screws.
Wire Mesh Fan Guards
As what its name suggests, a wire mesh fan guard is made of wire mesh. The components used in manufacturing this type of fan guard are similar to mesh bumper grills that are attached in body kits of racing cars.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
Ed Hardy fashion style for Christmas
By: Ed Hardy Guide | 27/11/2009Ed Hardy isn't just a clothing line but a lifestyle brand because of its footing in different areas and Ed Hardy Energy Drink is the crowning jewel in its repertoire. The designer par excellence, Ed Hardy, is a hugely successful tattoo magician who envisioned the Tattoo Art much ahead of its time.
Flowers For Medicine
By: Samantha Forest | 27/11/2009Other than a flower's scent and appearance which many have gone accustomed with, flowers have also been known for their use in medicine. Some of the popular Philippine flowers are known for this use
Toy Distributor Offering Top Quality Toys at Competitive Price
By: Article Manager | 27/11/2009Toys are always welcome by the children thus it is beneficial to provide them with education and exciting range of toys that will help them to learn while playing. Today there is wide array of toys available in the market that is designed and manufactured keeping in mind the children of different age group.
Eco-Friendly Toy Distributor- Catering the Parent Requirement of Safe and Productive Toys
By: Article Manager | 27/11/2009Eco-friendly toy are the demand of today's parent who are very much concern about their children health and normal growth. Catering to the parent's demand many toys manufacturer and distributors have switched to the manufacturing and distributing of eco-friendly toys that are not only safer for children but also good for the environment.
Contribute towards the Green Environment with Green Toys at Wholesaler Price
By: Article Manager | 27/11/2009Toys are the best gift for children that plays a vital role in their all round development as playing is quite important for children. Thus, every parent provide their children with some exciting range of environment friendly green toys that are good for both, the children and the environment.
Mixers and Grinders – An Indispensable Kitchen Item
By: Monty Alexander | 27/11/2009If taken a look at the changes that have come up in the ways of cooking, one gets enough to contemplate on and observe.
The Good And Bad Of Online Flower Shops
By: Samantha Forest | 27/11/2009Many business establishments have come to use the internet to act as agent sites to provide online flower delivery services for customers, and the Philippines isn't exempted from these agent sites.
Wedding Transportation
By: kelly15501 | 27/11/2009Wedding transportation is an important thing when you are organizing your wedding. All couples want their wedding day to be perfect.
Electric Buzzers: Benefits and Functions
By: Andrei Smith | 21/10/2009 | ElectronicsDifferent types of electric buzzers are used in residential and industrial purposes, and each model has specific uses and functions. They can go as loud as 100 decibels, which is as loud as a jet engine.
Fan Guards: Types and Uses
By: Andrei Smith | 13/10/2009 | ShoppingFan guards, which can either be made from metal or plastic materials, are grills that act as protective barrier between the fan blades and the surroundings. They also serve as shield from contaminants and particles which may enter or exit the rotating fan.
Purchasing Custom Store Fixtures Online
By: Andrei Smith | 28/09/2009 | FurnitureCustom store fixtures are important retail displays for use in any store, and looking for the perfect ones can be a challenge if you don’t know exactly where to buy them.
Stick Welding Tips & Tricks
By: Andrei Smith | 15/09/2009 | DIYStick welding, technically called shielded metal arc welding, is an old school type of welding that many newbies learn as they are just starting to train how to weld. This is an important and in-demand skill because many people need this help whether they’re dealing with iron and steels or repairing boilers.
Tips on Welding Sheet Metal
By: Andrei Smith | 11/06/2009 | Home ImprovementWelding sheet metal is a complicated job that necessitates precision, accuracy and safety procedures. One of the common problems often encountered by welders working with sheet metal is that they can easily make huge holes instead of welds. Without the proper skills and techniques, the heat can immediately melt the metal and the liquid metal will fall out of the part that is being fabricated.
Advantages of Laser Welding
By: Andrei Smith | 29/05/2009 | Tools & EquipmentIn recent years, the use of laser beams in welding has steadily increased due to continuous demand for precised steel products in construction and other industrial purposes. Due to many of its advantages, the technology of laser welding is being used in a wide variety of applications in the metal fabrication industry. Many welding experts are now recognizing how efficient laser welding is when it comes to producing better quality fabricated metal products at better productivity and much lower co
The Art of Metal Fabrication
By: Andrei Smith | 11/05/2009 | Home & FamilyThe art of fabricating metal has been around for centuries. Ancient civilizations invented various handtools and came up with different methods of manipulating metal in order to accomplish their work in a short span of time. With the discovery of metal ore, and the development of techniques of applying heat to take out metal from the ore, handtools became more advanced.
Different Ways of Cutting Sheet Metal
By: Andrei Smith | 27/04/2009 | DIYThere are many different ways of cutting sheet metal. You can get the job done by using simple tin snips, large powered shears or bulky computer-operated machinery for more precise cutting.