Fan Mount for Beer Dispenser with PAHT-CF

🍺 Fan Mount for Beer Dispenser – Optimized for PAHT-CF

📦 Project Description

This component is a specially developed fan mount for a beer dispenser, enabling more efficient cooling performance through optimized airflow.
The integrated fan, type ebm-papst DV 4650-470, reliably transports warm air out of the housing to ensure even temperature control inside.

🔧 Printing Strategy: From Prototype to PAHT-CF

The first prototype was printed with PLA to validate the shape, fit, and functionality.
For final use, the component was manufactured in PAHT-CF (Nylon + Carbon Fiber) due to its:

• heat resistance
• mechanical strength
• warp resistance

⚙️ Important Notes for Printing with PAHT-CF

Because PAHT-CF is demanding to process, correct settings are crucial!
Below are the tested and optimized parameters that allow reliable printing on a Bambu Lab P1S:

Drying before printing

• 70 °C for at least 20–22 hours
• Place directly into the AMS with desiccant

Print settings (Bambu Studio)

💡 Tip: When removing supports, carefully lever, do not tear – PAHT-CF is stiff but brittle.

🧩 Function and Fit

The mount is precisely matched to the ebm-papst DV 4650-470 fan.
It provides secure fastening and directs the airflow out of the housing – this noticeably improves the thermal performance of the dispenser, especially during continuous operation.

🛠 Recommended Material

• PAHT-CF (e.g., Bambu Lab PAHT-CF or Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF)
• Alternatively for the prototype: PLA or PETG

This print is ideal for makers, technicians, and beer lovers who want to upgrade or retrofit their cooling technology – robust, temperature-resistant, and durable!