Data centers need industrial rubber products for cooling systems, environmental sealing and enclosure protection, vibration and shock control, and thermal and acoustic insulation. These parts are used with liquid cooling loops, HVAC systems, server racks, electronic enclosures, pumps, valves, power infrastructure, and the building envelope itself.
Elasto Proxy supplies data center parts to customers in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Whether your project is a new build or a retrofit, we support traditional enterprise data centers that use air cooling, hyperscale data centers that use liquid cooling, and edge data centers that operate in small, space-constrained environments.
Keep reading to learn more, and contact Elasto Proxy for rubber data center parts. This is the first in a series of articles abut the data center solutions that we provide.
Data Center Cooling
Data centers generate lots of heat because they consume significant amounts of electricity. Unless this heat is removed, sensitive electronics are at risk. Elasto Proxy supplies rubber parts for data center cooling systems and can help you with design reviews and material selection. Here are some of the data center parts that we offer for cooling systems.
- EPDM hoses for liquid cooling systems use water as a coolant and are designed to meet Open Compute Project (OCP) guidelines.
- Silicone hoses for transporting glycol or silicone-based coolants in direct-to-chip cooling systems, rear door heat exchangers, and with coolant distribution units (CDUs).
- Rubber expansion joints that absorb thermal expansion in HVAC, chilled water loops, and backup generator exhaust systems.
- Rubber gaskets for pumps, valves, sensors, heat exchangers, and other cooling system components that require liquid sealing.
- Rubber O-rings for quick-connect couplings, pump/reservoir seals, coolant distribution manifolds, and heat exchanger fittings.
- Dynamic seals for circulation pumps, valves, drip-less quick connectors, coolant pipes, and rotating shafts in HVAC fans.
- Plug‑and‑seal components that are designed for quick installation, reliable performance, and maintenance-free, leak-free operation.
- Rubber components for pressure‑relief valves in immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling systems. Examples include diaphragms and poppets.
Data Center Environmental Sealing and Enclosure Protection
Data centers need environmental sealing to protect sensitive, high-density equipment from contaminants. They also require enclosure protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), electrostatic discharge (ESD), and fire. Elasto Proxy supplies all these data center parts, including rubber products that perform multiple functions. Here are some examples by subcategory.
Environmental Sealing
- Seals and gaskets that keep out dust, moisture, and airborne substances that can clog fans, cause corrosion, and increase the risk of device failure.
- Door and panel gaskets for server racks, power distribution units (PDS), switchgear, and electrical enclosures
- Dust and moisture seals for ventilation openings and filtered air paths. Examples include D-seals for server cabinets.
- Rubber edge trim, typically in the form of U-channels or D-shaped profiles, that are used on the doors and panels of server rack enclosures or in HVAC systems.
EMI Shielding
- Silicone EMI gaskets for server cabinets, networking equipment, and other information technology (IT) hardware where electromagnetic interference could affect circuits.
- Fluorosilicone EMI gaskets for shielding that provides resistance to aggressive coolants and excellent low-temperature flexibility.
- EMI O-rings, made of either silicone or fluorosilicones, for sealing and shielding the gaps where cables enter data center equipment.
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ESD Protection
- ESD flooring in the server room to prevent the buildup of static electricity that could discharge and disable sensitive electronics.
- Specialized ESD matting in maintenance areas and high-voltage zones like battery storage rooms.
Fire Protection
- UL 94V-0 gaskets that resist vertical burning are used in server housings and cabinet doors to provide environmental sealing and meet fire safety requirements.
- UL 94HB gaskets that resist horizontal burning withstand high heat and water, especially within server rooms and electrical enclosures.
Data Center Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
Data centers need thermal insulation to prevent heat transfers that could reduce cooling efficiency or damage equipment. They also use acoustic insulation to mitigate high-frequency noise from cooling fans and power generators. Elasto Proxy makes data center parts that provide thermal, acoustic, or both thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Thermal insulation for chilled water pipes, air handing units (AHUs), cooling ducts, and the building envelope itself (e.g., walls, roofs).
- Acoustic insulation for interior walls and ceilings, HVAC ductwork, backup generator enclosures, cable and pipe penetrations, and office areas.
Ask Elasto Proxy for Rubber Data Center Parts
Do you need data center parts for a new build or a retrofit? Ask Elasto Proxy for industrial rubber products for cooling systems, environmental sealing and enclosure protection, vibration and shock control, and thermal and acoustic insulation. Whether your project is for a traditional enterprise data center, a hyperscale data center, or an edge data centers, we’re ready to help.
