Honeycomb grid / fan guard 3D models

First model: 2025-10-24

Number of 3D models generated: 530

Category: technical parts

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This template generates custom honeycomb grille. Beyond choosing the length, width, and mesh size, you can also enable or disable the presence of holes according to a defined center-to-center spacing. In that case, the hole diameter can also be customized.

The dual color option allows you to add an aesthetic touch if desired, with a secondary color band around the perimeter.

The finer the mesh, the higher the protection — but the airflow will be more restricted.

Models are generated with a thickness of 2 mm. You can easily adjust this thickness by scaling the model along the Z axis in your slicer, without altering the part’s design:

If you need to offset the grid from a fan, for example, you can model a ring.

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Keywords: protective grill, fan grill, ventilation grill, air vent, vent plate, fan guard

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	name	unit	Value	Weight
#1	length or center-to-center 30 to 300 - integer	mm
#2	width or center-to-center 30 to 300 - integer	mm
#3	mesh size 3 to 10 - integer	mm
#4	dual color		-	-
#5	holes		-	-
#6	hole diameter	mm	-	-
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Additional information

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• 2025-11-17 (last model before revision: #3360) :
  The STL export method has been modified.

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The thickness of the walls forming the honeycomb structure is 1.2 mm.

• When no holes are present, the width of the outer band is 1.5 mm.
• When holes are present, the width of the outer band is equal to half the hole diameter.

When holes are present, the boss (reinforcing collar around the holes) has a diameter equal to twice the hole diameter.

When holes are present, the distance between the center of a hole and the outer edge of the frame is equal to the hole diameter.

The grid thickness is fixed at 2 mm.

The outer rim features a 1 mm rounded edge (fillet) on all four corners.

When the dual color parameter is enabled, the external band has a width equal to 30% of the hole diameter (0.9 mm when no holes are present).

Illustration of the parameters

Categories

Honeycomb grid / fan guard
Length or center-to-center
30 to 50 mm

Honeycomb grid / fan guard
Length or center-to-center
50 to 100 mm

Honeycomb grid / fan guard
Length or center-to-center
100 to 150 mm

Honeycomb grid / fan guard
Length or center-to-center
150 to 200 mm

Honeycomb grid / fan guard
Length or center-to-center
200 mm and over

The latest online-generated models

Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 105x105mm, mesh: 8mm - Ø4mm (📦 #10206)

2 object(s) - format STL

3D square protective honeycomb grid file in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 105x105 mm), each with a diameter of Ø4 mm. The overall dimensions reach 113x113 mm, with large 8 mm cell size to maximize airflow. A secondary color rim highlights the outer edge. This type of grid serves both protection and ventilation roles.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	105	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	yes
holes	yes
hole diameter	4	mm

Protective grid STL 3D file, center-to-center: 100x50mm, mesh: 3mm - Ø3mm (📦 #10178)

1 object(s) - format STL

Rectangular grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 100x50 mm), each with a diameter of Ø3 mm. The overall dimensions reach 106x56 mm, with very fine 3 mm cell size for maximum protection. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	100	mm
width or center-to-center	50	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	3	mm

Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 180x70mm, mesh: 10mm (📦 #10150)

1 object(s) - format STL

3D rectangular protective grid file in STL format. The overall size is 180x70 mm, with extra wide 10 mm cell size for peak ventilation. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	180	mm
width or center-to-center	70	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 180x70mm, mesh: 5mm (📦 #10149)

1 object(s) - format STL

Honeycomb protective rectangular grid model in STL format. The overall size is 180x70 mm, with medium 5 mm cell size for versatile use. This type of grid provides mechanical protection and ventilation.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	180	mm
width or center-to-center	70	mm
mesh size	5	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grid STL 3D file, center-to-center: 200x200mm, mesh: 8mm - Ø5mm (📦 #10090)

2 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D square grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 200x200 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 210x210 mm, with open 8 mm cell size to enhance ventilation. A secondary color border highlights the perimeter. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	200	mm
width or center-to-center	200	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	yes
holes	yes
hole diameter	5	mm

Protective grid STL 3D file, 240x220mm, mesh: 10mm (📦 #10089)

1 object(s) - format STL

Honeycomb rectangular grid file in STL format. The overall size is 240x220 mm, with extra wide 10 mm cell size for peak ventilation. This type of grid provides mechanical protection and ventilation.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	240	mm
width or center-to-center	220	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 240x120mm, mesh: 8mm (📦 #10052)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D rectangular protective honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 240x120 mm, with large 8 mm cell size to maximize airflow. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	240	mm
width or center-to-center	120	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 105x72mm, mesh: 7mm (📦 #10004)

2 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular protective honeycomb grid as a STL file. The overall size is 105x72 mm, with wide 7 mm cell size to maximize airflow. A secondary color accent gently outlines the perimeter. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	72	mm
mesh size	7	mm
dual color	yes
holes	no

Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 76x62mm, mesh: 8mm (📦 #10003)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular grid as a STL file. The overall size is 76x62 mm, with large 8 mm cell size to maximize airflow. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	76	mm
width or center-to-center	62	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 105x62mm, mesh: 8mm (📦 #10002)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular protective honeycomb grid model in STL format. The overall size is 105x62 mm, with open 8 mm cell size to enhance ventilation. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	62	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grille STL 3D file, 105x72mm, mesh: 8mm (📦 #10001)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular protective grid as a STL file. The overall size is 105x72 mm, with open 8 mm cell size to enhance ventilation. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	72	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL 3D file, 105x72mm, mesh: 5mm (📦 #10000)

1 object(s) - format STL

Rectangular protective honeycomb grid model as a STL file. The overall size is 105x72 mm, with regular 5 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	72	mm
mesh size	5	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 75x50mm, mesh: 3mm (📦 #9887)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D rectangular honeycomb grid model in STL format. The overall size is 75x50 mm, with very fine 3 mm cell size for maximum protection. This type of grid serves both protection and ventilation roles.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	75	mm
width or center-to-center	50	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grid STL file, 260x55mm, mesh: 3mm (📦 #9886)

1 object(s) - format STL

3D rectangular protective honeycomb grid model in STL format. The overall size is 260x55 mm, with extra fine 3 mm cell size for maximum protection. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	260	mm
width or center-to-center	55	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 110x110mm, mesh: 8mm - Ø8mm (📦 #9853)

1 object(s) - format STL

Square protective grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 110x110 mm), each with a diameter of Ø8 mm. The overall dimensions reach 126x126 mm, with open 8 mm cell size to maximize airflow. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	110	mm
width or center-to-center	110	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	8	mm

Honeycomb grid STL file, center-to-center: 105x105mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø5mm (📦 #9786)

1 object(s) - format STL

Square protective grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 105x105 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 115x115 mm, with very open 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	105	mm
width or center-to-center	105	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	5	mm

Protective grid STL 3D file, center-to-center: 115x115mm, mesh: 6mm - Ø6mm (📦 #9764)

2 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D honeycomb protective square grid file in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 115x115 mm), each with a diameter of Ø6 mm. The overall dimensions reach 127x127 mm, with open 6 mm cell size to enhance ventilation. A secondary color border highlights the perimeter. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	115	mm
width or center-to-center	115	mm
mesh size	6	mm
dual color	yes
holes	yes
hole diameter	6	mm

Honeycomb grille STL file, center-to-center: 130x130mm, mesh: 4mm - Ø4mm (📦 #9758)

1 object(s) - format STL

Square honeycomb grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 130x130 mm), each with a diameter of Ø4 mm. The overall dimensions reach 138x138 mm, with regular 4 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	130	mm
width or center-to-center	130	mm
mesh size	4	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	4	mm

Protective grid STL 3D file, 30x30mm, mesh: 3mm (📦 #9732)

1 object(s) - format STL

3D square honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 30x30 mm, with extra fine 3 mm cell size for strong protection. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	30	mm
width or center-to-center	30	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 245x50mm, mesh: 10mm (📦 #9696)

1 object(s) - format STL

Rectangular honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 245x50 mm, with very open 10 mm cell size for maximum airflow. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	245	mm
width or center-to-center	50	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grille STL file, center-to-center: 210x150mm, mesh: 4mm - Ø3mm (📦 #9616)

1 object(s) - format STL

Rectangular honeycomb grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 210x150 mm), each with a diameter of Ø3 mm. The overall dimensions reach 216x156 mm, with regular 4 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	210	mm
width or center-to-center	150	mm
mesh size	4	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	3	mm

Honeycomb grid STL file, center-to-center: 216x156mm, mesh: 5mm - Ø3mm (📦 #9615)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D honeycomb protective rectangular grid model in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 216x156 mm), each with a diameter of Ø3 mm. The overall dimensions reach 222x162 mm, with standard 5 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	216	mm
width or center-to-center	156	mm
mesh size	5	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	3	mm

Honeycomb grille STL file, center-to-center: 190x130mm, mesh: 8mm - Ø3mm (📦 #9587)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular grid file in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 190x130 mm), each with a diameter of Ø3 mm. The overall dimensions reach 196x136 mm, with open 8 mm cell size for optimal air circulation. This grid serves as both a protective guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	190	mm
width or center-to-center	130	mm
mesh size	8	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	3	mm

Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 190x130mm, mesh: 3mm - Ø5mm (📦 #9586)

1 object(s) - format STL

3D rectangular grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 190x130 mm), each with a diameter of Ø5 mm. The overall dimensions reach 200x140 mm, with very fine 3 mm cell size for strong protection. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	190	mm
width or center-to-center	130	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	5	mm

Protective grid STL file, center-to-center: 250x225mm, mesh: 10mm - Ø6mm (📦 #9565)

1 object(s) - format STL

Honeycomb rectangular grid model as a STL file. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 250x225 mm), each with a diameter of Ø6 mm. The overall dimensions reach 262x237 mm, with very open 10 mm cell size for peak ventilation. This type of grid provides mechanical protection and ventilation.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	250	mm
width or center-to-center	225	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	6	mm

Protective grid STL 3D file, 228x138mm, mesh: 10mm (📦 #9562)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this honeycomb rectangular grid as a STL file. The overall size is 228x138 mm, with very open 10 mm cell size for peak ventilation. This grid provides both mechanical protection and airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	228	mm
width or center-to-center	138	mm
mesh size	10	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Honeycomb grid STL file, center-to-center: 185x110mm, mesh: 3mm - Ø4mm (📦 #9539)

1 object(s) - format STL

3D rectangular honeycomb grid file in STL format. Mounting holes are placed at the four corners (center-to-center 185x110 mm), each with a diameter of Ø4 mm. The overall dimensions reach 193x118 mm, with very fine 3 mm cell size for maximum protection. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	185	mm
width or center-to-center	110	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	yes
hole diameter	4	mm

Honeycomb grille STL file, 150x30mm, mesh: 3mm (📦 #9484)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D honeycomb protective rectangular grid file in STL format. The overall size is 150x30 mm, with extra fine 3 mm cell size for high protection. This type of grid provides mechanical protection and ventilation.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	150	mm
width or center-to-center	30	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 135x90mm, mesh: 4mm (📦 #9473)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this rectangular honeycomb grid file in STL format. The overall size is 135x90 mm, with medium 4 mm cell size for versatile use. This grid acts as a protective guard while allowing airflow.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	135	mm
width or center-to-center	90	mm
mesh size	4	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Protective grid STL file, 198x198mm, mesh: 3mm (📦 #9447)

1 object(s) - format STL

Download this 3D square protective honeycomb grid model in STL format. The overall size is 198x198 mm, with fine 3 mm cell size for maximum protection. This grid functions as both a mechanical guard and a ventilation panel.

Parameter	Value	Unit
length or center-to-center	198	mm
width or center-to-center	198	mm
mesh size	3	mm
dual color	no
holes	no

Use Cases for Honeycomb Ventilation and Protection Grids

3D-printable honeycomb grids offer both an aesthetic and functional solution for protection, ventilation, and mechanical shielding. Their honeycomb structure provides an excellent balance between rigidity, lightness, and airflow efficiency. Thanks to parametric generation, each grid can be customized with exact dimensions, mesh size, hole diameter, and the option to include or omit a colored border.

A small honeycomb grid with 32 mm spacing is ideal for protecting a compact fan of the same pitch. Larger grids are also possible, such as this large square grid measuring 200 × 200 mm, which offers an optimal open surface to maximize airflow while maintaining excellent structural strength.

For specific projects involving multiple fans arranged in a row for example, a rectangular grid layout can address more complex requirements. These customizable models are suitable not only for fan protection but also for other technical applications, thanks to their stable and reproducible on-demand design.