


172×150×51mm DC Axial Fan | 17251 DC Industrial Ventilation Fan
The Hongbo 172×150×51mm DC axial fan is a large-format brushless industrial fan engineered for DC-powered systems requiring high-volume forced-air ventilation. This 172mm DC axial fan delivers up to 305 CFM (8.65 m³/min) at high speed and operates on 12V, 24V, or 48V DC, making it suitable for large embedded systems, industrial automation racks, and DC-bus infrastructure requiring substantial airflow output in a standard 172mm format.
Key Features
- High Airflow up to 305 CFM: The highest airflow output in Hongbo Motor’s DC axial fan range; suited for large enclosures, high-power electronics, and equipment racks with demanding thermal management requirements.
- 12V / 24V / 48V DC Compatibility: Covers the full range of common industrial DC bus voltages for flexible integration into diverse system architectures.
- Brushless DC Motor: Low electrical noise, no commutator wear, and long operational life; suitable for continuous-duty industrial applications.
- 172×150mm Frame Footprint: Fits standard 172mm ventilation cutouts in large industrial control cabinets and equipment panels.
- Ball Bearing Construction: Rated for 50,000 hours at 40°C; reliable performance under sustained high-speed operation in industrial environments.
- UL94-V0 Frame and Impeller: Flame-retardant plastic materials for use inside industrial-grade electrical enclosures.
- Multiple Speed Grades: Available in high, medium, and low RPM configurations for airflow and noise optimization.
Customization Options
Hongbo Motor supports OEM and ODM orders for this 172×150×51mm DC axial fan:
- Voltage: 12V, 24V, 48V; operating voltage range adjustable
- Speed grade: High, medium, or low RPM; custom speed targets on request
- Lead wire: Length, gauge, and connector type (JST, Molex, bare wire, terminal block, etc.)
- PWM or tachometer signal: Available on selected models for variable-speed control or speed monitoring
- Alarm signal output: Available on selected models for system-level fault detection
- Packaging and labeling: Custom branding and packaging for volume OEM programs
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 172 × 150 × 51 mm |
| Voltage | 12V / 24V / 48V DC |
| Max Airflow | up to 305 CFM (8.65 m³/min) at high speed |
| Frame Material | Plastic, UL94-V0 |
| Impeller Material | Plastic, UL94-V0 |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC motor |
| Bearing Type | Ball bearing |
| Ball Bearing Life | 50,000 hours at 40°C |
| Lead Wire | UL1007 AWG#24 (+Red / −Black) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
Applications
This 172mm DC axial fan is widely used in:
- Large industrial automation racks: Provides high-volume forced-air cooling for densely populated 19-inch racks with multiple DC-powered controllers and I/O modules.
- DC power infrastructure: Manages heat in large 48V DC battery systems, rectifier cabinets, and telecom power plants.
- Server and storage systems: Compatible with large-format server chassis requiring high airflow output in DC-powered configurations.
- Industrial welding and machining equipment: Cools DC-powered motor drives, inverters, and control electronics in continuous-duty manufacturing environments.
- Renewable energy systems: Deployed in solar inverter enclosures and energy storage system (ESS) racks requiring reliable DC-powered ventilation.
- Large embedded computing platforms: Used in ruggedized industrial PCs and multi-board computing systems with high thermal output.
Why Choose Hongbo Motor
- Over 10 years of focused experience in industrial cooling fan manufacturing
- Products exported to 40+ countries across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
- Stable production capacity with consistent lead times
- Strong OEM/ODM capability for volume and custom orders
- Reliable quality backed by international certifications
FAQs
Model Parameter
| Mode | #Bearing Type |
Rated Voltage |
Qperating Voltage |
Input Current |
Input Power |
Speed | MaxAir Flow | Max Static Pressure |
Noise | Weigh | ||
| Part No. | B.S | VDC | VDC | Amp | Watt | RPM | CFM | m³/min | Inch-H₂O | Pa | dB-A | g |
| DA12038#12U | B.S | 12 | 7.0-13.8 | 1.50 | 18.00 | 4000 | 165.05 | 4.67 | 0.60 | 150.63 | 58.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#12H | B.S | 12 | 7.0-13.8 | 1.00 | 12.00 | 3500 | 144.21 | 4.08 | 0.50 | 124.25 | 53.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#12M | B.S | 12 | 7.0-13.8 | 0.60 | 7.20 | 3000 | 115.29 | 3.27 | 0.34 | 83.55 | 48.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#12L | B.S | 12 | 7.0-13.8 | 0.40 | 4.80 | 2500 | 101.85 | 2.88 | 0.26 | 64.63 | 40.00 | 262.0 |
| DA12038#24U | B.S | 24 | 14.0-27.6 | 1.00 | 24.00 | 4000 | 165.05 | 4.67 | 0.60 | 150.63 | 58.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#24H | B.S | 24 | 14.0-27.6 | 0.60 | 14.40 | 3500 | 144.21 | 4.08 | 0.50 | 124.25 | 53.00 | 262.0 |
| DA12038#24M | 8.S | 24 | 14.0-27.6 | 0.40 | 9.60 | 3000 | 115.29 | 3.27 | 0.34 | 83.55 | 48.00 | 262.0 |
| DA12038#24L | B.S | 24 | 14.0-27.6 | 0.20 | 4.80 | 2500 | 101.85 | 2.88 | 0.26 | 64.63 | 40.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#48U | B.S | 48 | 28.0-56.0 | 0.60 | 28.80 | 4000 | 165.05 | 4.67 | 0.60 | 150.63 | 58.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#48H | B.S | 48 | 28.0-56.0 | 0.40 | 19.20 | 3500 | 144.21 | 4.08 | 0.50 | 124.25 | 53.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#48M | B.S | 48 | 28.0-56.0 | 0.20 | 9.60 | 3000 | 115.29 | 3.27 | 0.34 | 83.55 | 48.00 | 262.00 |
| DA12038#48L | B.S | 48 | 28.0-56.0 | 0.12 | 5.76 | 2500 | 101.85 | 2.88 | 0.26 | 64.63 | 40.00 | 262.00 |
More Details
Frame: Plastic(UL94V-o)
lmpeller: Plastic(UL94V-O)
Lead Wire: UL1007AWG#24
Equivalent (+)Red,(-)Black
Ball Bearing 50,000hrs(40°C)
Sleeve Bearing 30,000hrs(40°C)
Operating temperature -10°C~+70°c
Storage temperature -40°C~+70°c
Certifications and Quality Assurance
- UL Certification
- CE Certification
- RoHS Compliance
- 3C Certification (China Compulsory Certification)
Manufactured and tested at Hongbo Motor’s 6,000 m² facility in Ningbo, China.

