Why Choose the Finder 7F.31.9.024.2055 Outdoor Reverse Flow Filter Fan?
The Finder 7F.31.9.024.2055 is a compact 24 V DC outdoor reverse flow filter fan designed for ventilation and thermal management of industrial electrical cabinets, control panels and equipment enclosures. Part of the Finder 7F Series, this Size 2 exhaust fan helps remove accumulated warm air from electrical enclosures, supporting reliable operating conditions for sensitive electronic and automation components.
Featuring a reverse airflow configuration, the Finder 7F.31.9.024.2055 extracts air from the enclosure rather than operating as a conventional intake filter fan. Its outdoor-oriented construction combines IP54 ingress protection and IK08 mechanical impact resistance with a replaceable filter mat, making it suitable for demanding industrial installations where effective ventilation and convenient maintenance are important.
With a 24 V DC supply, 55 m³/h nominal free-flow airflow, 40 m³/h filtered airflow and 7 W rated power consumption, the Finder 7F.31.9.024.2055 offers an efficient exhaust ventilation solution for compact electrical cabinets. Its 155 × 155 mm front dimensions and 57.2 mm installation depth support integration into space-conscious industrial enclosure designs.
Key Advantages
- Outdoor reverse flow ventilation: Designed to extract warm air from industrial electrical enclosures.
- 55 m³/h free-flow airflow: Provides active ventilation for compact electrical cabinets.
- 40 m³/h filtered airflow: Supports controlled airflow through a filtered ventilation arrangement.
- 24 V DC operation: Suitable for compatible industrial DC power supply systems.
- Low 7 W power consumption: Provides energy-efficient forced-air ventilation.
- IP54 ingress protection: Helps protect against dust and splashing water when correctly installed.
- IK08 impact resistance: Supports mechanical durability in demanding installation environments.
- Compact Size 2 construction: Suitable for smaller electrical cabinets and control panels.
- 57.2 mm installation depth: Helps conserve usable space inside the enclosure.
- Replaceable filter mat: Simplifies periodic servicing and maintenance.
- Ball-bearing fan: Supports dependable operation in industrial ventilation applications.
- Time-saving installation: Designed for convenient mounting and maintenance.
Key Features
- Finder 7F Series industrial enclosure ventilation product.
- 7F.31 reverse flow configuration for outdoor exhaust ventilation.
- 24 V DC nominal supply voltage.
- 55 m³/h nominal unimpeded airflow.
- 40 m³/h nominal filtered airflow.
- 7 W rated input power.
- 320 mA nominal input current.
- Size 2 mounting format.
- 155 × 155 mm external face dimensions.
- 57.2 mm installation depth.
- IP54 ingress protection rating.
- IK08 mechanical impact protection.
- 46 dB(A) nominal acoustic noise level.
- Ball-bearing fan construction.
- Replaceable filter mat for routine maintenance.
- Wire terminal electrical connection.
- Outdoor electrical enclosure application.
- CE and UKCA compliant design.
- RoHS compliant.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Finder
- Series: 7F Series
- Model: 7F.31.9.024.2055
- Manufacturer part number: 7F.31.9.024.2055
- Product type: Outdoor reverse flow filter fan
- Ventilation function: Forced-air exhaust
- Airflow direction: Reverse flow / exhaust
- Nominal supply voltage: 24 V DC
- Supply type: Direct current (DC)
- Nominal free-flow air volume: 55 m³/h
- Nominal filtered air volume: 40 m³/h
- Rated input power: 7 W
- Nominal input current: 320 mA
- Fan type: Axial fan
- Bearing type: Ball bearing
- Enclosure size: Size 2
- External face height: 155 mm
- External face width: 155 mm
- Installation depth: 57.2 mm
- Ingress protection rating: IP54
- Mechanical impact protection: IK08
- Nominal acoustic noise: 46 dB(A)
- Specified fan lifetime: 50,000 hours at 40 °C
- Filter maintenance: Replaceable filter mat
- Electrical connection: Wire terminals
- Mounting application: Electrical enclosure ventilation opening
- Installation environment: Outdoor electrical enclosures
- Country of origin: Italy
- Compliance: CE, UKCA and RoHS
Reliable Exhaust Ventilation for Outdoor Electrical Enclosures
Industrial electrical cabinets often contain components that generate heat during normal operation, including PLCs, power supplies, communication modules, contactors and electronic control equipment. In outdoor installations, environmental temperatures and solar exposure can further increase internal enclosure temperatures. The Finder 7F.31.9.024.2055 reverse flow filter fan helps manage these conditions by actively extracting warm air, supporting continuous air exchange and reducing the risk of heat accumulation around sensitive equipment.
The Finder 7F.31 outdoor reverse flow range combines compact construction with practical environmental protection and straightforward maintenance. The Size 2 fan is particularly useful where enclosure space is limited, while its replaceable filter mat and ball-bearing construction support long-term ventilation requirements. For effective cooling, the fan should be installed with an appropriately sized replacement-air opening or intake filter, with airflow selected according to the enclosure heat load, ambient temperature and expected pressure losses.
Typical Applications
- Outdoor industrial electrical cabinets and control panels.
- Compact PLC and automation control enclosures.
- Industrial communication and networking cabinets.
- Electrical distribution and monitoring enclosures.
- Industrial power supply cabinets using 24 V DC control systems.
- Outdoor machinery and equipment control panels.
- Utility infrastructure and remote monitoring installations.
- OEM machine-building and automation equipment.
- Electronic control and instrumentation enclosures.
- Industrial enclosure exhaust ventilation and thermal management systems.
