fluid bearing fans

[User1001]

Does this exists? I know they use this system in HDs for quieter computing, but how about fans?

 

[mechBgon]

The Panaflo FBA- and FBL-series use an actively-pumped hydrowave bearing that probably qualifies

 

[0roo0roo]

really? any links? because the normal panaflos everyone refers to most of the time are just fancy sleeve bearings.

 

[mastay]

Fluid bearing is really just modified sleeve bearing. Open up a sleeve bearing fan and there is a film of grease or something, which is where the name fluid/sleeve comes from. So, yes panaflos are fluid bearing.

 

[User1001]

I meant Fluid dynamic Bearing (FDB) as oppose to dual ball bearing

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: User1001
I meant Fluid dynamic Bearing (FDB) as oppose to dual ball bearing

Check out the PDF file on the Panaflos here. A fluid-dynamic bearing is an accurate description, with a simple eccentric-action pump to maintain oil circulation.