The demand for data centers has soared in recent years, with global demand for data center capacity projected to triple by 2030. The increased need for data centers contributes to growth in other manufacturing industries, such as sheet metal fabrication. It’s important to partner with the right fabricator for your data center infrastructure solutions as they can impact performance, efficiency, and scalability. Precision sheet metal manufacturing plays a key role in crafting ideal data center infrastructure solutions for your next project. Let’s take a closer look at how sheet metal manufacturing can enhance data center performance.

Vander-Bend is your precision partner for metals manufacturing in the data center industry. Connect with us today to see what our expert craftsmanship can do for you. 

Applications of Sheet Metal in Data Centers

Sheet metal has a place in several data center applications. Server racks and enclosures provide structural support for data center components like servers and other IT equipment. Sheet metal trays are also used to organize different power cables, keeping them neat which reduces risk of damage. Power distribution panels provide shielding and protection, as well as good electrical conductivity. Other structural and mounting components are manufactured from sheet metal, including server cabinets, mounting brackets, frames, and more.

Sheet metal offers these products enhanced efficiency and cooling because of improved airflow pathways. It has better thermal conductivity, and helps direct cold air and exhaust hot air, which improves equipment performance. You can also expect increased durability and load-bearing capacity since sheet metal is capable of supporting heavy equipment and withstanding environmental stress.

In addition, sheet metal can be customized for different needs, which is ideal for crafting tailored data center infrastructure solutions, and it can also enhance fire resistance and safety. You can expect improved sustainability as well because materials are recyclable and can reduce environmental impact.

Turn to Vander-Bend for Reliable Data Center Infrastructure Solutions

No one does data center sheet metal manufacturing better than Vander-Bend. For over 25 years, we’ve specialized in metals for data center infrastructure components, such as custom server racks and cabinets, filler panels, racking hardware, power distribution panels, and more.

At Vander-Bend, we offer automated sheet metal manufacturing, engineering support, rapid prototyping, and more. We have an expert central supply chain team that is focused on domestic sourcing and supplier partnerships, and our high levels of automation and precision have allowed us to compete on a global scale.

We are the go-to experts in crafting highly precise sheet metal products for data center infrastructure solutions. Our goal is simple: to be your trusted partner for data center components where precision is paramount. Discover how our metals-first approach can benefit your next project today.Â