Description
Papst Dual 3" 12V DC Cooling Fan Assembly in Aluminum Housing Made in W. Germany
This is a dual-fan cooling assembly by Papst, the well-regarded German fan manufacturer, featuring two side-by-side axial fans mounted in a rigid aluminum bracket housing. The assembly outputs airflow from a 12V DC power source via a simple two-wire (red/blue) connection with bare terminal ends, making it straightforward to wire into a system. It is a self-contained module designed for easy installation wherever forced-air cooling is needed in an equipment enclosure or chassis.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Papst (Made in West Germany)
- Number of fans: 2 (dual axial configuration)
- Fan size: approximately 3 inches (80mm) each
- Operating voltage: 12V DC
- Housing: aluminum mounting bracket/frame
- Wiring: red and blue lead wires with bare terminals
- Mounting: four corner screw holes on front face of housing
- Includes: fan assembly with attached lead wires only
Applications
Papst axial cooling fans are a staple of industrial and professional electronics cooling, commonly found in rack-mount equipment, test instruments, power supplies, communications gear, and industrial control enclosures. Papst fans from the West German era — this assembly dates to the pre-reunification period, placing it in the 1970s through late 1980s — are known for their robust build quality and long service life. Dual-fan assemblies like this one are used in applications requiring higher airflow volume or redundancy, such as larger equipment bays, UPS systems, or rack-mount chassis where a single fan would be insufficient. The modular housing format makes this unit a practical replacement or retrofit fan module for vintage and legacy professional equipment, as well as a general-purpose cooling solution for custom enclosure builds.
This Papst Dual 3" 12V DC Cooling Fan Assembly has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The aluminum housing is intact and the fans show normal surface wear — the rear fan labels have some peeling and scuffing, as visible in the photos, but the fan blades and frames are undamaged. The assembly retains its original red and blue lead wires with bare terminals. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Papst |
Model: |
Dual 3" 12V Fan Assembly |
Type: |
Dual Axial Cooling Fan Assembly |
Voltage: |
12V DC |
Number of Fans: |
2 |
Fan Size: |
3 inch (approx. 80mm) |
Housing Material: |
Aluminum |
Wiring: |
Red and blue lead wires with bare terminals |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
West Germany |
Form Factor: |
Dual fan module with mounting housing |
SKU: |
39987 |
Seller Notes: |
Fan assembly only — no additional cables or hardware included beyond attached lead wires. |
Condition Notes: |
This Papst dual 3" 12V DC cooling fan assembly has been inspected and is in good used condition. Aluminum housing is intact; fan labels show some wear and peeling. Lead wires intact. Please contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |