AXS 140
AXS 140 is a combined AOV smoke ventilator and roof access hatch.
Data centres
Safeguard your data centre with a tailored smoke and climate control system from Colt International, ensuring operational continuity, energy efficiency and asset protection.
Our work with data centres
Effective smoke and climate control is vital for data centre infrastructure to protect critical data, minimise operational energy demand and avoid lost reputation and revenue from system downtime. With decades of innovation in both smoke control and ventilation, Colt International can design, install and maintain systems to manage heat loads and potential risks from fire and smoke, keeping your facility operating safely, securely and efficiently.
Our in-house design team utilises our advanced range of smoke and climate control solutions to develop the optimal system for any new or existing data centres. All components are manufactured to exacting standards at our dedicated UK facility and are installed and maintained by highly trained and experienced engineers, ensuring ongoing performance.
From commissioning and planned servicing to remote monitoring, our expert team ensures your data centre runs safely and efficiently, safeguarding occupants and your business.
Our range
We deliver bespoke data centre system solutions combining cutting-edge smoke control, fire safety and ventilation and cooling technologies. With decades of experience and industry expertise, we deliver tested solutions which are carefully tailored to your facilities and their operational requirements.
Data centre smoke control
Our smoke control systems are engineered to manage smoke and heat in large-volume, high-risk environments such as hyperscale and colocation data centres, supporting safe evacuation, firefighting access and protection of critical infrastructure. Integrated with building management and control systems, they form part of a coordinated fire strategy for mission-critical facilities.
We offer a wide range of advanced solutions which can be deployed to different areas of a building, including Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems (SHEVs) and smoke dampers. Our dedicated in-house design team can work with the project team to fully understand the performance requirements and develop an optimised solution. All elements are manufactured at our UK facility and can be installed and proactively maintained by our experienced engineers to support ongoing performance.
Data centre ventilation and climate control
Our ventilation and climate control systems can provide effective air handling, conditioning and distribution in large-volume technical spaces. Through careful integration with wider mechanical and control systems, they can help to carefully manage heat loads and optimise cooling performance to support efficient, resilient data centre operation.
Louvres for data centres
Our advanced range of louvre solutions can deliver effective airflow to critical equipment, providing cooling, security and rain defence. Through new innovations such as our CALM acoustic louvre modules, we can also help to suppress noise transmission to surrounding environments, helping to meet key planning requirements.
CALM S18-600-V
The Colt CALM S18‑600V is the highest performing acoustic louvre in the range, designed for maximum noise attenuation with airflow.
CALM S18-300-V
The Colt CALM S18‑300‑V is a high‑performance acoustic louvre designed for environments needing ventilation and noise control.
CALM S18-300
The Colt CALM S18‑300 is a high‑performance acoustic louvre designed for environments needing both ventilation and noise control.
CALM S18-150
The Colt CALM S18-150 is a high-performance acoustic louvre designed to balance noise reduction with maximum ventilation.
Coltlite
Natural louvred glazed vent, suitable for natural/ smoke ventilation. Designed as a glazed element of the building envelope, it can be used as a high specification fire, smoke and air control damper.
1UL
The Universal Louvre 1UL is a roll-formed single bank system for rooftop or façade screening where high airflow is needed, and high levels of rain defence are not required.
2UL
Colt 2UL is a versatile double‑bank louvre system offering a balance of enhanced rain defence and strong airflow performance.
3UL
Colt 3UL is a triple‑bank louvre system engineered for maximum rain defence without compromising airflow.
Defender F2 E160S
The Defender F2 is a discreet fire-rated smoke control damper designed for mechanical shaft ventilation.
Apollo
Flap ventilator designed for automatic smoke exhaust & natural ventilation
Coolstream S
CoolStream S effortlessly ventilates or cools on demand. In ventilation mode, it brings in fresh outdoor air. When temperatures rise, it seamlessly transitions to evaporative cooling,
Simple long-term servicing
We offer fully managed and bespoke service plans to ensure your smoke and climate control systems continue to operate correctly and to quickly and effectively address any issues before they cause disruption. We look to assign the same engineer to your site wherever possible, ensuring they have a clear understanding of your system before they arrive on site.
With an extensive spare parts service, 24/7 365 callouts and an aim to get an engineer on site in 4-hours in emergencies, Colt International is your trusted partner to keep your data centre operating safely and without disruption.
Working with Colt
Our expert team is here to support your data centre project every step, from concept design through to long-term operational management and maintenance.
Design
Whether you’re planning a new build facility or looking to upgrade an existing data centre, our design team will work closely with you to develop a tailored system-level solution. This can include carrying out detailed monitoring and analysis to understand existing performance and design a carefully optimised system.
Manufacture
All elements within the system will be manufactured at our UK facilities, giving us complete end-to-end quality control and allowing us to precisely schedule and manage delivery, keeping projects on track.
Installation & Commissioning
All installations are carried out by our highly trained and experienced engineers, supported by careful testing and commissioning to ensure your system is operating optimally at handover.
Maintenance
We can develop a tailored maintenance plan to ensure your system continues to perform efficiently and avoid downtime.
Case Studies
Battersea Power Station
Colt was involved in the multi-phase regeneration plan for the iconic Battersea Power Station.
The Postbox Apartments, Birmingham
The Postbox, Upper Marshall St in Birmingham, is a large mixed use development comprising apartments and office space spread over three blocks.
Great West Quarter
A large urban regeneration development in Brentford by Barratt West London.
University of Oxford
Colt was asked to provide effective and efficient smoke control solutions for various areas within the new Biochemistry building.
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Keep your data centre operating safely and efficiently with an integrated smoke and climate control system from Colt International.