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Almost everyone uses the internet daily, whether to check their email, book a hotel room, or run a company! Therefore, the effective operation of the Internet is now crucial to the functioning of many individuals and businesses worldwide. With over three billion people online every day, one can only begin to imagine the amount of data being produced and accessed, which, in turn, is creating a huge increase in demand for effective digital infrastructure.
The data centre is at the heart of everything we do as individuals, to some extent, as they ensure that all the information out there is safely stored. The data centre industry is growing immensely on a daily basis because of this popularity, as is the way that we safeguard this data.
But what has this got to do with PVC strip curtains? Well, one of the main issues in data centres worldwide is heat. A data centre is a highly complex facility, with many electrical and optical connections densely packed into a small space. This can easily result in equipment overheating, which will have dramatic consequences on the efficiency of the entire building. In the past, many data centre owners have opted for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment, but this can lead to water accumulation that can interrupt server operations.
On top of this, some older server facilities rely on diesel-powered backup generators that have been squeezed into spaces that they were not designed for. If this generator starts to leak and goes undetected, it could rapidly lead to a fire that would be beyond the capabilities of most sprinkler systems.
Another issue with data centres is the cold. Many data centre owners are choosing to locate their centres in colder environments, hoping this will mitigate heat-related issues and reduce energy and cooling costs. However, this is not the ideal solution that some believe it to be, as cold weather can be just as hazardous to a data centre as warm weather! For example, if the air outside the data centre is too cold, it can make heating it difficult, forcing the data centre to operate outside its normal temperature guidelines.
This is where our Anti-Static PVC strip curtains come in. They are manufactured specifically for use in a server or data centre environment, as they have a special anti-static additive incorporated during manufacture. They have proven to be a highly effective way to control temperatures in heavily air-conditioned areas, as well as a very effective barrier against noise and air pollution. They can be used in both internal and external doorways and will withstand heavy pedestrian and light vehicular traffic.
To find out more about our range of plastic curtains and why we are known as the most reputable industrial plastic curtains suppliers in the North West, please call us on 0333 999 7171 or drop us an email at sales@stripcurtainsdirect.co.uk
