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 solutions for data centers.

Where to use Dycem in Data Centers

Critical IT environments subject to pedestrian and wheeled traffic.

Pedestrian entry/exits to data halls or server rooms.

Inside mantraps & airlocks.

Rack & equipment entrances to data halls or server rooms.

At hallway or corridor access points.

Contamination: The Risk to Data Centers

One of IBM’s key concerns is maintaining optimal data center cleaning standards to control contamination. 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 data center cleaning 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 reduce the risk of particulate, airborne, and electrostatic discharge.

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 help to reduce contamination from shoes and wheels by up to 99.9%, and 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 underneath the floor is required. Our inlaid tiles provide customised contamination control to support data centre cleaning, but are easily removed and replaced when access is needed.

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 Panels

Our products for raised segmented flooring allow for contamination control and prevent electrostatic discharge without restricting access.

Dycem CleanZone

CleanZone helps control contamination from the shoes of personnel.

Dycem Floating Mats

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

In Your Industry

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Success Stories...

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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."

"A true game changer for controlling and preventing contamination from entering critical areas."

“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 environment 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 an 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."

"I literally shudder when I see facilities still using disposable peel-and-stick mats. Think about all the waste generated from that! I've worked with Dycem mats in the past and they are fantastic."

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

“After researching many companies providing similar solutions, we were keen to work with Dycem for their apparent cost efficiency. This has proved to be an absolute; we are convinced the installation has saved us a great amount in the long term.”

"The Dycem mats have been an integral part of our microbial control strategy and have allowed us to improve control over time by adding mats in areas with higher hits."

Dycem Antimicrobial mats are very easy to clean and use. It is very important from the safety and quality control aspect. It is really good for microbial contamination prospects. I would highly recommend having this installed.

Installed several Dycem mats throughout JLR's former 'Engine Manufacturing Facility' in Wolverhampton. Great product with long lasting results with proper maintenance. Would consider them again for any flagship / mission critical facility.

The Team was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. An excellent representation of Dycem culture.

Had a great experience with Dycem from our preventative maintenance, scheduling repairs, and installation. Repair tech was amazing adjusting to our last minute schedule change and went above and beyond. Great accommodation and communication.

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 environment 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.”