Data Center Draft Curtains
We’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the largest general contractors in the United States on major data center projects. In facilities of that scale, airflow management is critical, and that’s where our data center curtains come in. Our SmokeSafe® Draft Curtain System is designed to provide reliable separation, making it an excellent choice for those looking to improve efficiency and safety.
Advantages of the Smoke Safe Draft Curtain System in Data Centers
- The system is lightweight and adds no significant weight to the structure
- The system allows some light to pass through the curtain to prevent harsh and defined shadows from being cast through the facility.
- The material used to create the SmokeSafe® Draft Curtain System will not stretch, rot or degrade as it is 100% woven fiberglass.
- The system is installed with no welding or hot work of any kind.
- Any all add penetrations through the curtain are handled and sealed up entirely during installation.
- Future penetrations through the curtain are easy and can be done by anyone (Smoke Containment Solutions will provide instructions and information regarding future penetrations).
- In the Data Center realm – speed of installation is always critical and there is no system that can be installed quicker than the SmokeSafe® Draft Curtain System.
- Aesthetically speaking – there is no better system – the finished system is white in color and looks amazing!
- COST EFFECTIVENESS! Typically Smoke Containment Solutions is able to save the building owner money!
- We provide everything from design assistance and fabrication to installation and warranty – it is a comprehensive and true full turn-key system. We take care of everything for your data center containment curtains.
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FAQs for Smoke Containment for Data Centers
Why are draft curtains useful in data centers with hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment?
Draft curtains can help manage smoke movement in contained aisle layouts by keeping smoke higher and more localized, which supports the building’s detection and suppression strategy.
How do draft curtains fit into a data center’s broader fire protection plan?
They work as a passive smoke-control feature that can complement early detection, pre-action sprinklers, and clean-agent suppression systems rather than replacing them.
Do draft curtains help protect critical IT equipment during a fire event?
Yes, by helping slow smoke spread and improving compartmentation, they can reduce the chance that smoke travels quickly across sensitive equipment rows before suppression systems activate.
What role do draft curtains play in airflow-heavy data center environments?
Because data centers rely on strong, directional airflow, draft curtains can help stabilize smoke movement in key zones where air patterns might otherwise spread smoke rapidly.
Can draft curtains be designed around raised floors and overhead mechanical systems?
Yes, data center installations often need to account for raised floors, cable pathways, cooling infrastructure, and ceiling obstructions so the curtain layout works with the room’s physical configuration.
When should a data center consider adding draft curtains?
They are most worth considering when the facility has large open rooms, aisle containment, high equipment density, or a fire strategy that depends on smoke compartmentation and fast suppression response.
