Recent data from the IEA's Electricity 2024 Report: Analysis and Forecast to 2026 shows that the electricity consumption from data centers and related industries could double in the near future. The data center environment is changing rapidly:
Our expertise and cutting-edge nature allows us to provide new, innovative solutions for the data center cooling market. These reliable solutions help provide peace of mind and increase performance.
“Data Center cooling is a natural market extension for Gates. The Gates brand is synonymous with quality and reliability, which is table stakes for data center operations. We have decades of experience in thermal management applications and that experience has positioned us well to participate in a wide range of applications, from the electrification of vehicles to high-power industrial applications such as data center cooling."
Tom Pitstick, President, Americas
As experts in thermal management, we are ready to tackle the challenge of providing efficient cooling solutions to data centers around the world. The ThermalPro™ Electric Water Pump dissipates heat by circulating fluid throughout your system with the highest available power density efficiency, compared to other water pumps in the market. Our pumps can also monitor for common errors that will impact your data center operations. Ensure your equipment is operating at optimal temperature and efficiency, no matter the conditions.
Our generations of experience in high-quality, reliable industrial hose solutions equips us to create solutions for the newest applications. With superior flexibility, compact design, and a metal-free peroxide-cured EPDM tube, our Data Master™ Cooling Hose is engineered to keep your data center operations running at peak performance. Additional nylon tubing, oil-based hoses, and large I.D. options complete the full range of fluid conveyance solutions.
Invest in a reliable and long-lasting solution that provides superior energy-efficiency for your most critical air handling applications. Our premium synchronous belt option, Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™, is built for high-performing air handling systems and critical environments like data centers with air cooling. Crafted with proprietary carbon fiber tensile cords for increased horsepower rating, compactness, and flexibility in extreme temperatures, up to +185°F (85°C).
The newest member of our bandless v-belt family is a game changer for HVAC solutions. Quad-Power™ 4 is engineered with minimal-stretch cord technology to maximize power density, eliminate re-tensioning downtime, and allows for narrower drive solutions. Design your next drive with Quad-Power 4 to maintain optimal and consistent airflow within your most critical equipment and maximize the cooling capacity of your data center air cooling system.
Gates is proud to be an Open Community Member of the Open Compute Project (OCP). We are ready to collaborate with this forward-thinking community in our efforts towards building the best data center solutions for our customers. Together, we can develop a more innovative, sustainable, and efficient future.
At Gates, we value continuous innovation which means investing and innovating for new and emerging markets. Data Centers require cutting edge end-to-end product solutions to support the cleanliness, efficiency, and flexibility required from this 24/7 operation. When high demands and fluctuating temperatures are the norm, trust Gates.
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What is a data center cooling system?
A cooling system in a data center helps to maintain an optimal temperature within the facility. It consists of different equipment that dissipates heat generated by servers, networking devices, and other IT equipment housed in the data center.
How does a data center cooling system work?
Data center cooling systems remove heat generated by servers and other equipment to maintain a stable operating temperature. This can be done through different methods like air conditioning units, precision cooling systems, or liquid cooling systems.
How can one calculate data center cooling requirements?
To cool a data center, you need to consider factors like how much heat your equipment generates, airflow, the temperature and humidity of the room, and how well the facility is insulated. Then, you can select a cooling solution that meets your needs.
What are the costs associated with cooling a data center?
It varies in cost depending primarily on the size of the facility and the data center cooling system used. Cooling expenses can take up a significant portion of a data center's operational expenses, so it's important to implement efficient materials and technologies that can reduce the total cost of ownership.
What distinguishes air-cooled data centers from liquid-cooled ones?
Air-cooled data centers use air conditioning units or precision cooling systems to get rid of the heat, while liquid-cooled data centers use liquid coolants to directly absorb the heat from your equipment. Air-cooled systems are more common, whereas liquid-cooled systems are more efficient and the preferred choice for high-density computing.