October is an exciting month in New Mexico! Balloons are in the sky and the scent of roasting chile floats through the air. Visitors from all across the globe arrive to watch the magic. There’s even more magic happening with the rise of data centers popping up across the state. This month’s edition dives into the data center market and highlights key manufacturers leading the charge.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Champion Fiberglass – Data Center Solutions

Not just any conduit can help keep utilities running. Champion Fiberglass conduit is specifically engineered for optimum performance in these settings. No burn-through. Low material costs. Elbows fit for every configuration. It’s how Champion Fiberglass does more to meet conduit needs—one project at a time. Watch the video above for a short overview of the Champion Fiberglass difference.

In the US, the data center construction market is expected to reach $121.56 billion by 2027, according to Grand View Research.

Why Use Fiberglass Conduit for Data Center Projects?

• No burn-through
• Low coefficient of friction
• Cable fault resistance
• Lightweight
• Easier to transport & less labor intensive
• Durable with less maintenance
• Xpress Elbows Program ships our most popular sizes in 48 hours
• Not new technology – see application photos from large companies you’ll recognize here

Eaton B-Line – Flextray

Eaton B-Line is no stranger to the data center market. Specializing in custom enclosures, pre-fabricated products, cable tray and the backing of the Eaton brand, B-Line is able to meet requirements from small businesses to large global companies. Let’s take a deeper look at Flextray from Eaton B-Line.

Flextray wire mesh basket is ideal for commercial and data center cable management, providing a flexible means of adapting your tray to fit your job-site application.

• Easily modified for both horizontal and vertical transitions
• “T” weld safety-edge protects the cable and the installer during installation
• UL classified as an equipment grounding conductor
• Available in a variety of finishes to meet environmental and aesthetic requirements
• Wide breadth of height and width options for straight sections
• Many sizes stocked locally across United States and Canada for quicker delivery 

Electri-Flex Company – Custom Solutions Made Easy

Electri-Flex Company offers a range of products ideal for Data Center installations. Flexible conduit is used to protect sensitive wires and cables in data centers, both coming from ceiling tray cable systems or under raised floors in ladder racks.

Eaton Bussmann – Protect Your Electronics

Surge protection continues to become essential as we rely more on technology. One electrical surge could cost you thousands of dollars in equipment. Eaton Bussmann has you covered.

Features

• Thermally-protected metal oxide varistor (MOV) technology
• Tri-colored LED status indicators display continuous self-diagnostic testing, including neutral-ground mode
• 20 kA nominal discharge current (In) rating (maximum rating in the UL 1449 4th Edition standard)
• 50 through 200 kA per phase peak surge current capacity ratings
• Configure to order with five feature/option combinations
• Corrosion-resistant NEMA 4X enclosure with detachable mounting feet
• 200 kA short-circuit current rating (SCCR)
• Factory wired with 36-inch 10 AWG leads
• No user-serviceable parts