Data Centers

Data centers serve as specialized environments to accommodate computer systems, infrastructure, and related elements like IT, storage, and telecommunications systems. As global communication and networking methods advance, data centers must continually align with these demands. This entails not just enhancing performance, but also sustaining energy efficiency.

Given the paramount importance of data security, data centers must provide a secure, uncontaminated setting to uphold rigorous benchmarks and minimize potential downtimes. Dycem provides established contamination control and anti-static solutions for data centers.

Where to use Dycem in Data Centers

Entry, Exit, and Inside Server Rooms.

Inside Server Airlocks.

Rack Entry & Exit Zones.

In Hallways Between Rooms.

Inside Critical Areas.

Contamination: The Risk to Data Centers

One of IBM’s key concerns is maintaining contamination control in data centers. Just a single hour of downtime can result in staggering financial losses, averaging around $300,000. Common types of contamination found in data centers include dust, debris, fibers, skin cells, static, Zinc Whiskers, and other particulate matter. These contaminants not only carry immediate financial repercussions but also disrupt daily operations, jeopardize data security, and even pose a fire hazard.

Controlled environments play a vital role in monitoring and minimizing contamination levels stemming from personnel, equipment, and environmental factors. This vigilance is crucial for upholding data center safety and efficiency.

Neglecting effective contamination control carries significant risks to a company’s brand, profitability, and personnel. Therefore, maintaining robust contamination control measures is imperative to mitigate downtime risks.

Dycem access tiles and floating mats, integrated as integral components of a contamination control strategy, provide invaluable support to data centers in reducing the risk of particulate, airborne, and static contamination.

Don't Ignore the Floor...

80% of Contamination Enters a Critical Space at Floor Level.

Benefits of Dycem in Data Centers

superior particle collection & retention

Dirt and dust from shoes and wheels are captured on Dycem mats and remain on the surface until cleaned off. Dycem mats also help to reduce airborne contamination by up to 75%, helping to minimize the build-up of dust and other particulates in data centers.

Reduced concerns of esd damage

With Dycem mats installed prior to, or inside critical areas, our data center customers have peace of mind that damage from an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) occurrence will be minimized. All Dycem mats dissipate static at 10⁸ ohms.

Easy removal & Acess

Dycem’s access tiles are specifically designed for facilities where access to underneath the floor is required. Our inlaid tiles easily replace your existing tiles and can be moved when needed but they come with added benefit of contamination control.

Our Products, Your Industry

Keeping data centers contaminant-free is our priority. Dycem has specialized solutions to support reducing the risks contamination can pose in data centers.

Dycem Inlaid Access Tiles

Cleazone helps control contamination from the shoes of personnel.

Dycem Retro Fit Access Tiles

WorkZone is the only effective solution for decontamination of heavy wheels.

Dycem Floating Mats

Floating Mats are a contamination control solution that can be moved as needed.

Success Stories...

Discover our success stories in your industry.

Learn how our customers have benefitted from installing Dycem.

"We have found the Dycem mats to be effective and simple to maintain, they look smart and are far superior to traditional tacky mats. The original fit and the replacements were carried out to a very high standard."

“There is no question in the superiority of the particle capture efficiency of Dycem over the tacky mat. It has been a pleasure working with Dycem in keeping our cleanroom floors clean.”

"We had a short experience with a competitive product and can definitely recommend Dycem as our chosen solution."

“With Dycem, more dirt (was) prevented from entering the controlled enviorment and anterooms due to bigger coverage and capability of material catching more particulates. Huge cost savings.”

"We had 'suffered' the classic sticky mats for many years before we were fortunate enough to find Dycem. After a trial, we installed across the whole site. Great results and everybody happy."

"Dycem is the most cost effective means of controlling contamination at the floor level and preventing contamination from getting into critical development work."

"The finish with Dycem inlaid into the vinyl is excellent. With large amounts of traffic within the aseptic unit, the flooring system ensures a consistent C/D environment."

“I love how the mats hide any present dirt and how easy cleaning the mats are. I have no contamination issues in my clean-room or prep area since using the Dycem mats.”

“We were more than satisfied, and we had the original mats for longer than expected. Really solid product!”

“We are very satisfied with the use of Dycem. The ease of cleaning and space we have gained in our warehouse by not having to stock sticky mats have made Dycem mats and integral and rewarding function in our facility.”

"Dycem mats are very easy to clean, they trap dust and dirt very well and look great. I am pleased they last 3-5 years, which should be a significant cost saving."

"We are impressed by how good Dycem looks in all of the areas they have been applied. The ease of cleaning is also a plus."

“Dycem staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and understand the needs of the customer.”

“The result was a noticeable improvement in the capture and removal of light debris from shoes in a contained area on the Dycem flooring."

"The Dycem mats are a wonderful solution for our facility. We chose the Cobalt finish and it looks sharp and professional."

George BrownRolls Royce

“There is no question in the superiority of the particle capture efficiency of Dycem over the tacky mat. It has been a pleasure working with Dycem in keeping our cleanroom floors clean.”

Don BartelsonLockheed Martin

"We had a short experience with a competitive product and can definitely recommend Dycem as our chosen solution."

Marek MyszkowskiFormika

“With Dycem, more dirt (was) prevented from entering the controlled enviorment and anterooms due to bigger coverage and capability of material catching more particulates. Huge cost savings.”

Ticci JancarGetinge

"We had 'suffered' the classic sticky mats for many years before we were fortunate enough to find Dycem. After a trial, we installed across the whole site. Great results and everybody happy."

Nigel DisneyOntic

"Dycem is the most cost effective means of controlling contamination at the floor level and preventing contamination from getting into critical development work."

David WilliamsHonda

"The finish with Dycem inlaid into the vinyl is excellent. With large amounts of traffic within the aseptic unit, the flooring system ensures a consistent C/D environment."

Martin Rees-MiltonNHS Velindre

“I love how the mats hide any present dirt and how easy cleaning the mats are. I have no contamination issues in my clean-room or prep area since using the Dycem mats.”

Bria Freeman-MizzeleAjinomoto

“We were more than satisfied, and we had the original mats for longer than expected. Really solid product!”

Matthew AnagnostopoulosRosalind Franklin University

Garrett GinclayPrecision Biosciences

"Dycem mats are very easy to clean, they trap dust and dirt very well and look great. I am pleased they last 3-5 years, which should be a significant cost saving."

Mark FallsCBRE

"We are impressed by how good Dycem looks in all of the areas they have been applied. The ease of cleaning is also a plus."

Sue GreenteeBiohawk

“Dycem staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and understand the needs of the customer.”

John HoltSpace Park Leicester

“The result was a noticeable improvement in the capture and removal of light debris from shoes in a contained area on the Dycem flooring."

Joanne SherrattMindful Chef

"The Dycem mats are a wonderful solution for our facility. We chose the Cobalt finish and it looks sharp and professional."

Janine KirkinDePaul University

Why Air Contaminants Should Be Given Attention

Read this article segment from AKCP, the worlds oldest and largest manufacturer of SNMP enabled sensors:

“Today, data centers are one of the most important parts of a company. They run non-stop so people can access their wealth of information. Exposure to contaminants, however, are threatening data centers. These threats create numerous drawbacks.

The most affected part of a company would be its bottom line. Data center equipment and technologies are sophisticated and expensive, that’s why they require intensive maintenance. The presence of a contaminant could shorten what could have been years of an equipment’s lifespan. Not only the computers and servers are at stake, but also maintenance and monitoring technologies. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), temperature sensors, and cleaning devices can also break down due to contaminants’ corrosive properties. The need for constant replacement of expensive materials is not financially healthy and only incurs added expenses.

Broken servers could lead to downtime and data loss. Particle emissions can cause static charges that interfere with servers. Both downtime and loss of data could be compelling reasons for a client to lose trust over a data center company. Frequent inaccessibility to information, and increasing competition among data center companies, makes switching data providers an easy choice. Again, this could be a big blow to the company’s bottom line.”

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