Finally! A Data Center Ceiling Solution from Tate

JESSUP, Md., Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Data center ceilings are often treated like the redheaded step child of data center design. With no industry standard in place, solutions range from no ceiling at all, to a simple acoustical ceiling, or even a hybrid acoustical ceiling utilizing some pieces of Unistrut. The problem is that none of these potential solutions address all the needs faced by the modern data center – from cost concerns, to ease of integration of infrastructure (think, cable trays and bus bars), to facility flexibility and future-proofing.

Perhaps the most common solution historically has been a dual ceiling with an acoustical ceiling in place for tiles and lighting, while a second structural ceiling is installed above the acoustical one to provide support for any heavy items that need to be hung. In addition to the non-ideal custom-built on-site nature of this solution, which results in more costs for on-site trades, and a longer install time, there are operational concerns as well once the ceilings are in place. Each time an infrastructure component needs to hang below the acoustical ceiling, a hole must be made in the acoustical ceiling for the all thread to pass through and attach to the structural ceiling above. These holes then potentially allow for increases airflow leakage, and for ceiling debris to infiltrate the server equipment below. Additionally, this method severely limits your ability to be reconfigure your data centre as your needs evolve over time.

Fortunately, there's a solution that addresses all of these concerns – a single integrated system that functions as both an acoustic and structural ceiling, such as Tate Grid.

Tate Grid is just one of the latest innovative data center products developed by Tate's in-house engineering team. By providing a continuous threaded slot along all main runners and structural tees, you achieve maximum flexibility, futureproofing your facility and protecting your data centre from design limitations as your needs evolve over time. You also limit air leakage and debris by hanging your equipment from the integrated ceiling and eliminating the need to drill through ceiling tiles. And, with Tate working side-by-side with your design team, you'll achieve a custom manufactured solution to your ceiling grid needs that is pre-cut and ready for installation, not only reducing both install time and initial costs, but guaranteeing your data center a structural ceiling solution that precisely fits your specific installation needs.

Learn more about Tate Grid.

SOURCE Tate