Reduces fan thickness by 60% while maintaining cooling performance

Due to the miniaturization of medical testing equipment, current fans cannot be installed.

Company K, a manufacturer of medical testing equipment, has recently embarked on the development of a new model of medical testing equipment. Director D of the development department at Company K talks about the challenges as follows:
"Reducing the size of medical testing equipment is an important factor in strengthening our competitiveness. For new models, it was essential to reduce the size of the equipment while maintaining performance. The previous model used a 60 mm square, 25 mm thick cooling fan, but as the equipment became more compact, we were no longer able to secure the space to install the current fan. Therefore, we needed to find a smaller fan that would maintain the cooling performance of the current fan," said D.

The development department at Company K continued to search through catalogs and websites for a fan that met their requirements.

Selecting a fan that combines cooling performance and compact size

Manager D visited the SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. booth at an industrial equipment exhibition. After discussing his issues with a SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. representative, he decided to hear more about the situation at a later date.
On the day of the meeting, a SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. representative brought Airflow Tester and measured the prototype.
"I searched through catalogs and websites for a fan smaller than the one I was originally using, but it was difficult to find one with similar cooling performance.
This time, we had our equipment measured with Airflow Tester, and by determining the cooling points and then selecting the optimal fan, we found that even a 60mm square, 10mm thick fan from SANYO DENKI CO., LTD., which was not initially a candidate in the catalog selection, could provide sufficient cooling. This is because the cooling performance of a fan mounted on equipment varies depending on the mounting density of the equipment, and it cannot be judged from the catalog alone.
This fan is 60% thinner than the current model, so it can be installed in the space of smaller equipment." (D)

Manager D immediately ordered a sample using the "quick delivery service" and conducted an evaluation of the actual equipment. After that, Company K decided to officially adopt the 60mm square, 10mm thick fan. The development of the equipment proceeded smoothly, and the completed new model was a significant step forward in miniaturization, as expected.
"Given the limited development timeline, it was extremely helpful to be able to obtain samples so quickly. After evaluating the actual product, we were able to confirm that a 60mm square, 10mm thick fan would provide the cooling performance we were looking for. We appreciate SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. 's flexible response, which included measurements with Airflow Tester. We look forward to continuing to consult with them on various matters in the future." (Dr.

release date: 2020-03-17 00:00