Powder Coating for the Components Behind Data Center Construction
Data centers depend on thousands of metal components working together, from structural supports and framing to electrical equipment and cable management systems. These components need to be properly finished for durability, consistent appearance, and the requirements of the project.
Blucoat provides data center component powder coating for a wide range of fabricated metal components used in data center construction. Our production capabilities allow us to process repetitive components in high volumes while our robotic powder application helps provide a consistent finish across large production runs.
Whether you’re a contractor, manufacturer, fabricator, or supplier supporting a data center project, Blucoat can evaluate your components and coating requirements to determine the best finishing approach.
Contact our team today to request a quote or learn more about our data center powder coating services.
Structural & Support Components
Structural and support components provide the framework needed to install and organize equipment throughout a data center. Many of these parts are manufactured in large quantities, making consistent production finishing particularly important.
Blucoat can powder coat a variety of structural and support components, including:
- Unistrut and metal framing
- Brackets
- Structural supports
- Mounting components
- Fabricated support assemblies
Blucoat has practical experience with high-volume Unistrut finishing, including a project involving several thousand pieces. This type of repetitive production work is well suited to our automated powder application process, helping maintain consistency from one component to the next.
Electrical Components & Equipment Housings
Electrical infrastructure is a critical part of every data center. Metal cabinets, enclosures, panels, and equipment housings may require protective and attractive finishes that meet the specifications established for the project.
Depending on the component and its requirements, Blucoat can finish items such as:
- Electrical enclosures
- Cabinets
- Panels
- Equipment housings
- Fabricated electrical components
- Metal covers and related assemblies
Powder coating can provide a durable, uniform finish while allowing manufacturers and contractors to maintain a consistent appearance across large quantities of components.
Because electrical components can have specific coating, masking, grounding, and other requirements, Blucoat works from the project’s established specifications when applicable.
Cable Management Components
Data centers contain extensive cabling and infrastructure, creating a need for systems that organize, support, and protect cables throughout the facility.
Blucoat can finish various metal cable management components, including:
- Cable trays
- Ladder racks
- Cable supports
- Brackets
- Mounting hardware
- Related fabricated components
The right finishing process depends on the component’s material, size, configuration, and project requirements. Blucoat can review the application and determine whether our capabilities are appropriate for your specific parts.
Equipment Frames, Racks & Fabricated Assemblies
Data center equipment often requires sturdy metal frames, racks, housings, and custom-fabricated assemblies. These parts can vary considerably in size and configuration, so having access to a finishing company with flexible production capabilities is important.
Blucoat can powder coat a range of fabricated metal equipment components, including:
- Equipment frames
- Racks
- Fabricated assemblies
- Equipment housings
- Custom metal components
Our powder coating capabilities can accommodate parts up to 84 inches diagonally, providing an option for larger components that may exceed the capacity of some conventional powder coating operations.
Finishing Large Quantities of Components
Data center projects can require substantial quantities of similar components. A finishing partner needs to be capable of processing those parts efficiently while maintaining consistent quality throughout the production run.
Blucoat uses robotic powder application to provide repeatable results across repetitive components. Our high-volume production experience, quality control program, and in-house surface large component preparation capabilities allow us to approach these projects as coordinated production runs rather than isolated coating jobs.
The combination of in house preparation capacity and automated powder application provides a strong foundation for efficiently finishing large quantities of data center components.
For more information about our ability to handle large production runs, see our High-Volume Data Center Component Powder Coating page.
Working From Your Project Specifications
Data center projects frequently involve established coating requirements. In many cases, the powder system has already been selected by the customer, manufacturer, engineer, or project team before the components reach the coating facility.
In this case, Blucoat works with the appropriate supplier to obtain the required powder system and applies it as part of the finishing process. This allows us to work within the requirements of your project rather than assuming every component should receive the same coating system.
What Determines Whether a Component Can Be Powder Coated?
Not every component is identical, and suitability depends on several factors. Before beginning a project, Blucoat may need to consider:
- Size and Configuration: The component must fit within the available processing equipment and accommodate the necessary handling, preparation, application, and curing processes.
- Material and Surface Condition: The substrate and its existing condition can affect the appropriate preparation and coating process.
- Coating Specifications: Color, powder system, film thickness, surface preparation, cure requirements, and other specifications may be established by the project.
- Production Volume: The number of components and required turnaround can influence how the project is scheduled and processed.
If you aren’t sure whether Blucoat can handle a particular component, send us the details and we’ll help determine whether our capabilities are a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of data center components can Blucoat powder coat?
Blucoat can finish a variety of fabricated metal components used in data center construction, including Unistrut, metal framing, brackets, supports, cable management components, electrical enclosures, cabinets, panels, equipment housings, frames, racks, and fabricated assemblies. Actual suitability depends on the component’s size, material, configuration, and coating requirements.
Can Blucoat handle thousands of data center components?
Yes. Blucoat has experience with high-volume production, including a project involving several thousand pieces of Unistrut. Robotic powder application is particularly useful for repetitive components because it helps provide consistent application throughout a production run.
How large can data center components be?
Blucoat’s powder coating capabilities can accommodate parts up to 84 inches diagonally. The exact suitability of a part depends on its dimensions, shape, configuration, and other processing requirements.
Can you work with a coating system already specified for our project?
Yes. Approximately 95% of Blucoat’s jobs arrive with a specified powder system. When a project has established coating requirements, Blucoat works with the appropriate supplier to obtain and apply the specified system.
Does Blucoat provide surface preparation?
Yes. Blucoat provides in-house surface preparation, utilizing our high-capacity shot blaster with a48-inch by 77-inch part window. This new equipment increases blasting throughput and expands our ability to support higher-end and high-spec coating projects.
Have Components Ready for Your Next Data Center Project?
Choosing the right finishing partner can make a difference when a project involves large quantities of components, specific coating requirements, or larger fabricated parts. Blucoat brings together high-volume production experience, robotic powder application, in-house surface preparation, large-part capabilities, and quality control to support demanding data center construction projects.
If you’re a contractor, manufacturer, fabricator, or supplier looking for data center component powder coating, we’d like to learn more about your project.
Contact Blucoat online or call 605-924-2040 to discuss your components, learn more about our capabilities, or request a quote.