Filtration Technology Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer of commercial air filtration systems across the United States. We integrate advanced cleanroom technology and expert contamination control services to protect server infrastructure within modern data centers. Learn more about our experience with contamination control and remediation in data center environments.

Mitigating Micro-Contamination in High-Density Environments

High-density server racks generate immense heat. Facilities may pump air through these enclosures to maintain safe operating temperatures. The constant airflow can introduce microscopic particles into the electronic hardware. Airborne dust can also settle on internal circuit boards. This layer can trap heat and cause processing units to fail prematurely.

Zinc whiskers are microscopic filaments that can grow under certain floor tiles, cable trays, or racks in facilities. When disturbed, these conductive filaments can break off and circulate through the cooling system. If a zinc whisker lands on a bare circuit board, it can create an electrical short. Specialized filtration can capture conductive particles before they infiltrate the server racks.

Contamination Control for Data Center Facilities

Preventive maintenance protects equipment over time. Filtration Technology, Inc. provides contamination control systems to extract airborne contaminants and sudden particulate blooms as part of preventative and ongoing contamination control. This includes scalable air filtration systems, with filters that can efficiently capture dust, debris, and more. Together, these can extend the life of critical equipment and keep contaminants from accumulating on sensitive systems and critical components.

Meeting Stringent Industry Standards: ASHRAE and ISO 14644-1

Data center managers must adhere to strict environmental parameters to maintain warranties for systems and hardware. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) publishes specific guidelines for airborne contaminants. Data center facilities may also need to meet the ISO 14644-1 Class 8 standard, as failing to maintain this specific cleanliness level can impact air quality and potentially void equipment guarantees.

At Filtration Technology Inc., we consider physical infrastructure with these exact technical targets. Our team can measure existing particle counts and install high-efficiency particulate air filters to bring the facility into compliance.

Sustainable Environmental Control: Reducing Waste and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Constantly running heavy-duty air handlers can consume higher amounts of electricity. Dirty filters can restrict physical airflow, which forces HVAC systems to consume more power to achieve the same cooling output. Cleaning filters on a precise schedule can address this electrical burden.

At Filtration Technology Inc., our filtration solutions can also help data center facilities with:

  • Waste minimization. Longer filter lifecycles reduce the total volume of materials sent to commercial landfills.
  • Energy reduction. Optimized filters can reduce the mechanical strain on existing blower motors.
  • Labor cost savings. Maintenance teams spend less time executing routine filter changeouts.

Contact Filtration Technology Inc. for More Information

Protecting your digital infrastructure is easier with proactive environmental management. Filtration Technology Inc. delivers the cleanroom technology necessary to block destructive dust and metallic filaments. Facility managers rely on our precise contamination control equipment and services to achieve full ISO compliance and lower daily operational costs.

Contact our team or request a quote to safeguard your data center environment.