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04.02.2025 | Industry News

Data Center construction continues to grow at a record pace. From streaming platforms and e-commerce to artificial intelligence and edge computing, the demand for data center capacity is skyrocketing—and so is the pressure on engineers, contractors, and facility managers to keep up with building them.

In addition to all the IT hardware, there’s a critical piece that doesn’t always get the spotlight…fluid control systems. Whether you’re expanding an existing facility or building a hyperscale environment from the ground up, our flow control technology is engineered to deliver reliability, performance, and peace of mind.

The Cooling Challenge of Modern Data Centers

Cooling is no longer just a utility, it’s a strategic asset. Thermal management becomes one of the most crucial components of data center design.

Most large-scale data centers rely on chilled water systems or direct-to-chip liquid cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures. These systems must be:

  • Highly efficient to reduce energy consumption and operating costs
  • Extremely reliable to minimize the risk of downtime
  • Easily scalable to support modular build-outs or future expansion

And all of these depend on precise fluid flow control at every point in the system.

Why Valve Performance Matters

Valves regulate, isolate, and direct fluids across complex HVAC and process cooling loops. In data center environments, they must be able to withstand:

  • High cycle rates, especially in modulating applications
  • Corrosive environments, particularly in facilities using treated water or glycol mixtures
  • Tight shut-off requirements, to ensure zero leakage and maintain system integrity
  • Space constraints, where compact, high-performance valves reduce system footprint

Additionally, as automation becomes more prevalent, valve actuation and integration with building management systems (BMS) are becoming standard. SVF’s actuation solutions which include electric and pneumatic actuators with modulating or on/off control are often used in data center projects.

SVF Solutions for Data Center Cooling Systems

At SVF Flow Controls, we offer a complete portfolio of valve and automation solutions ideal for data center applications:

  • Ball Valves: Quarter-turn precision control with low torque requirements, ideal for isolation in chilled water loops
  • Butterfly Valves: Space-saving, high-flow valves for larger pipe sizes—available with resilient or high-performance designs
  • Automated Assemblies: Electric and pneumatic actuators, fully assembled and tested for plug-and-play performance
  • Custom Solutions: Tailored valve assemblies with accessories like limit switches, solenoids, and positioners for seamless BMS integration

Our products meet stringent industry standards and are backed by decades of experience in industrial and commercial HVAC systems. With quick lead times and expert application support, SVF is the perfect partner when deadlines and performance matter most.

Supporting Growth with Confidence

Whether you're retrofitting an existing facility, scaling out modular data halls, or designing the next hyperscale build, SVF Flow Controls provides the flow technology to keep your data center running cool, efficient, and uninterrupted.

Let’s engineer the future of data together. Contact our team today and let’s talk about your next project.

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