VORTEX HDB​

Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing Cooling Fan

Videos

Vortex-Shaped Airflow with Turbine Blade and Patented Frame Design

Optimum airflow, air pressure & extremely silent performance
Strong Air Flow
Best P-Q performance

Diversion Groove Blade Design

Innovative blade design that focuses the airflow and optimizes cooling efficiency (Patented)

COUGAR Vortex HDB Fan

Strong and Focused

Normal Fan

Dispersion

Anti-Vibration Pad Design

Vibration and noise minimization.

COUGAR Vortex HDB Fan

Vibration absorption to minimize noise

Normal Fan

Resonance

Aero-Dynamical Design

Air-inlet with optimal Aero-Dynamical Design reducing noisy air turbulences

COUGAR Vortex HDB Fan

Streamlined shape that provides a stronger and smoother airflow.

Normal Fan

noisy air turbulences

Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing

The Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) technology and the fan’s oil seal design provide more reliability than conventional motor fan designs.
1. High revolution precision, low vibration noise
2. The fluid seal design provides an extremely long lifespan
3. Surface tension effect: smoother performance, less friction, extremely quiet.
The fluid seal design is based on the use of oil surface tension and hydrodynamic pumping forces. The internal area of the bearing’s design drives the oil towards the right areas and prevents oil leakage (which is one of the main problems of sleeve bearing fans, severely shortening their useful life), while the herringbone structure further reduces friction, allowing HDB fans to reach higher levels of reliability and noise minimization.
HDB, Ball, & Sleeve comparison
  Sleeve Ball Hydro-Dynamic
revolution precision mediocre good best
vibration noise mediocre loud quiet
lifespan (hrs) 30,000 50,000 >150,000
waste heat high high low
Cost low high high
HDB Design Principles

Specifications

Model CF-V14H CF-V12H
Marketing Name VORTEX HDB 140 VORTEX HDB 120
Dimensions(mm) 140 x 140 x 25 120 x 120 x 25
Speed (rpm) 1200 700
(with adapter)
1200
Airflow @ 12V (CFM, m3/h) 70.5 / 119.8 55.5 / 94.3 60.4 / 102.6
Air pressure @ 12V (mm H2O) 1.38 0.74 1.73
Noise (dB) 19.2 16.4 17.7
Bearing Type HDB (Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing)
Connector 3pin
Cable Length 450mm
Cable sleeve Yes
Accessories
  • 3 to 4pin adapter
  • Fan Speed Adjustment Cable
  • Tool-less fixed pins
  • Screws
  • 3 to 4pin adapter
  • Tool-less fixed pins
  • Screws
Carton colour box with PVC window
Lifetime L10 (hours/25°C) 300000

Safety Certification

Photos

Vortex HDB fan - Orange

Vortex HDB fan - Black