Airflow Panels & Controls
We offer a range of airflow panels and control devices to deliver the right amount of air directly to the equipment. By using the right combination of airflow panels and controls bypass air can be nearly eliminated.
DirectAire
DirectAire® uses patent-pending technology to angle the air toward the equipment. This means the airflow delivered through the airflow panel is entering the face of the server rack, providing the highest cooling capacity and energy efficiency of any airflow panel on the market. DirectAire® has a 68% open area and a strong durable design that provides superior load performance. DirectAire® is designed for one-to-one paring with a standard 42U rack.
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• Welded steel grate design
• 68% open area delivers 2,850 CFM at 0.10" H2O
• 2,500 lb design load performance
• Directional airflow
• Manual and automatic airflow control options
DirectPerf 32
DirectPerf 32% angles the airflow toward the server rack to significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce bypass air. DirectPerf 32% provides nearly the same cooling capacity as a standard 56% open area grate, using about half the airflow. The panel is designed with a unique combination of directional and vertical perforations, which provide evenly distributed air flow across the entire face of a typical IT rack.
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• 32% open area delivers 1,285CFM @ .1” H2O when installed without a damper
• Directional airflow
• Can contribute to annual fan energy savings
• Easily integrates into an existing 24” and 60cm raised floor systems
HD GrateAire
The high strength, low weight, all-aluminum construction is designed for use in new and existing data centre applications with ConCore or All Steel Bolted Stringer systems. Available with or without a damper, it can be adjusted from the top to balance the airflow based on the specific load in the aisle. With the same airflow performance as the standard GrateAire panel, the HD GrateAire offers high-density cooling and load performance in an affordable airflow panel.
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• Die-cast aluminum panels with 56% unobstructed open area
• Effortless reconfiguration and retrofit of any existing stringered ConCore or All Steel system, without modification
• Available with or without top surface adjustable dampers
PowerAire Quad
The PowerAire® Quad fan assist module is equipped with 4 fans connected in parallel to provide built-in redundancy. This unit is only 4” deep making it ideal for retrofit situations with finished floor heights as low as 7.5”. Multiple control options are available to automatically turn on the fan when conditions require additional cooling.
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• Zero maintenance
• Installation can be completed by IT staff
• Multiple control options available
• EC fan technology is variable from 0-100%
• Available in 100-120V or 200-240V power options
• Viewable peak temp for walkthrough check of racks
• Available auto transfer switch offers A/B power feed
• 24” raised floor compatible
DirectAire AL
The DirectAire® AL is an all-aluminum, lightweight directional airflow panel that uses patent-pending technology to angle the air toward the equipment. This means that the airflow delivered through the airflow panel is entering the face of the server rack, providing increased cooling capacity and energy efficiency.
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• Die-cast aluminum construction
• 60% open area delivers 2,775 CFM at 0.10" H2O
• 1,500 lb design load performance
• Directional airflow
• Surface adjustable and automatic damper options
Dual-Zone Opposed Blade Damper
Tate’s Dual-Zone Opposed Blade Damper is designed for use with the DirectAire X2 in single width airflow panel aisles. The dual zone damper allows the user to control the airflow through each half of a panel independently so that racks on opposite sides of the aisle can receive the right amount of cooling for the load in the rack.
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• Provides more airflow at 100% open than slide dampers
• Easily adjustable from above without grate removal
•Drop-in design allows for easy retrofits, with DirectAire X2 in a Tate Bolted Stringer systems
Multi-Zone Opposed Blade Damper
The Multi-Zone Opposed Blade Damper allows for delivery of air only to where load is present, and confining airflow to where there is none. The reduction in airflow volume as a result of closing off airflow to unused sections of racks reduces energy expenditure at the CRAC unit level.
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• Provides more airflow at 100% than comparable slide dampers
• Easily adjustable from above without panel removal
• Quarter turn adjustment for 0-100% range
• For use with full or partial loaded racks
• Field-mounted dampers are attached to the bottom of the airflow panel
• Field-mounted Multi-Zone Dampers are for use with DirectAire Al and DirectPerf 32% panels
• Drop-in damper design is for use with DirectAire and allows for easy retro
Single-Zone Opposed Blade Damper
Easy access through the panel's surface allows for quick adjustment of the damper for accurate airflow balancing for IT hardware with fixed airflow requirements. The damper’s drop-in design allows for easy installation by decoupling the damper from the panel. This means that standard, undampered directional airflow panels can be ordered as needed, with separate opposed blade dampers purchased as necessary.
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• Provides more airflow at 100% than comparable slide dampers
• Easily adjustable from above without panel removal
• Quarter turn adjustment for 0-100% range
• For use with full or partial loaded racks
• Field-mounted dampers are attached to the bottom of the airflow panel
• Field-mounted dampers are for use with DirectAire Al, DirectPerf 32% and GrateAire panels only
• Drop-in damper design is for use with DirectAire and allows for easy retrofits
DirectAire X2
DirectAire X2 is specifically designed for use in cold aisles that are only one airflow panel wide. The panel's angular throw evenly distributes the majority of the air it delivers directly to the face of the two opposite-facing racks, providing virtual containment when used in conjunction with the other airflow management best practices.
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• Welded steel grate design
• Distributes airflow evenly in two directions to provide even distribution to racks on both sides of a cold aisle
• Effortless reconfiguration and retrofit of any existing stringered access floor, without modification
• Manual and automatic airflow control options
GrateAire
Available with or without a damper, it can be adjusted from the top to restrict airflow by up to 100%. With the ability to perform the same amount of cooling as three perforated panels without comparable cost, GrateAire is an affordable and cost-effective airflow panel, ideal for use in contained aisles.
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• Die-cast aluminum panels with 56% unobstructed open area
• Effortless reconfiguration and retrofit of any existing stringered access floor, without modification
• Available with or without top surface adjustable dampers
Perforated Panels
The damper can be adjusted from the top and locked into place to avoid tampering. Tate's perforated panel delivers airflow in a vertical plume and is a cost-effective airflow panel for use in contained aisles. Steel perforated panels are available with a SparkLite white powder coating or laminated with high pressure laminate, vinyl or rubber floor coverings. The perforated panels are interchangeable with laminated ConCore and All Steel panels in a stringered system.
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• 25% open area
• Perforated All-Steel construction
• Non-combustible material
• Available with top surface adjustable dampers
• Protected from corrosion by an epoxy paint finish
Slide Damper
Tate’s slide damper can be factory attached to standard perforated panels for manual airflow adjustments. The slide damper is mechanically attached to the panel to provide airflow control. The design of the damper means it will fit into most existing data centres, or new build applications.
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• Factory assembled to airflow panel
• Easily adjustable from above without panel removal
