Engineered reliability for mission-critical data centre environments
Data Centres
As data centres become larger, more complex and increasingly performance-critical, every element of the building and its infrastructure must support resilience, efficiency and operational continuity. Mechanical plant, cooling systems, generators, structural interfaces and occupied spaces all need to perform reliably without unwanted vibration, noise transfer or thermal bridging compromising the facility.
Farrat provides specialist engineering solutions that help architects, consultants, contractors and operators reduce project risk, improve operational performance and deliver resilient data centre environments. Our vibration isolation, acoustic detailing and structural thermal break solutions are engineered to support continuously operating mechanical systems, protect sensitive spaces and improve the long-term performance of critical infrastructure.
Why Data Centres Require
Farrat Solutions
Ensuring Efficient Operation of Mechanical Equipment
Data centres depend on chillers, pumps, generators, cooling towers and other mechanical systems operating continuously and efficiently. If vibration is not properly controlled, it can transfer into the structure, increase wear on equipment, affect adjacent areas and create avoidable operational risk.
Farrat vibration isolation solutions help minimise unwanted vibration and structural movement at source, supporting reliable equipment performance, reduced wear and longer operational life. For mission-critical facilities, this contributes to greater confidence in plant operation and supports maximum uptime
Preventing Machinery from Interfering with Other Equipment
Multiple mechanical systems often operate simultaneously within a data centre. Without effective vibration control, vibration can travel through the building structure and interfere with nearby plant, sensitive equipment or occupied spaces.
Farrat solutions are designed to isolate vibration before it spreads, helping each system operate as intended and reducing the risk of cross-interference between mechanical services, building structures and critical operational areas.
Protecting Offices and Occupied Areas from Noise and Vibration
Many data centre facilities include offices, control rooms, monitoring areas and other occupied spaces close to plant rooms or mechanical equipment. Excessive noise and vibration can affect comfort, usability and acoustic performance.
Farrat isolation systems help reduce the transmission of noise and vibration through floors, walls and structures, supporting more comfortable environments for personnel and helping project teams achieve the required acoustic performance.
Maintaining Separate Environmental Conditions
Different areas within a data centre may require different environmental conditions to optimise equipment performance, energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Thermal bridging through structural connections can undermine temperature control and increase energy demand.
Farrat structural thermal breaks help reduce thermal transfer through critical structural interfaces, supporting more consistent temperature control, improved energy performance and better separation between internal environments.
Our Product range
MechFLOOR
Features a modular design that can be tailored to specific load capacities, height build-ups, and acoustic performance targets.
STRUKTRA™ TBK
A high-strength, low thermal conductivity Structural Thermal Break material.
STRUKTRA™ TBF
The first limited combustibility, A2 rated high-strength Structural Thermal Break material on the market
Engineered Solutions for Data Centre Environments
Farrat solutions are developed for projects where technical reliability, long-term performance and practical installation matter.
In data centre environments, this means helping project teams:
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Reduce vibration transfer from mechanical equipment; 2
Limit noise transmission into occupied or sensitive areas; 3
Support efficient operation of continuously running plant; 4
Improve temperature separation through structural thermal break detailing; 5
Reduce project risk through early-stage technical support; 6
Deliver engineered solutions that can be integrated into complex building designs. Contact us
Whether you are designing a new data centre, upgrading existing infrastructure or resolving vibration, acoustic or thermal performance challenges, Farrat can help develop a technically robust solution for your project.
Speak to Farrat’s technical team to discuss your data centre requirements and identify the right vibration isolation, acoustic or structural thermal break solution for your application.
UK & International Enquiries
Farrat Isolevel Ltd, Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA15 8HJ, United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44 161 924 1600
Email: [email protected]
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 to 17:00
Friday: 08:30 to 16:00