Reliable Pressure Control Solutions from Flowstar Valve Shop
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy — powering cloud services, AI workloads, financial systems, and more. But this computing horsepower generates significant heat and demands high-precision cooling and fluid control systems to operate reliably and efficiently. Valves play a critical role in keeping data centres stable, safe, and energy-efficient.
At Flowstar, we offer a wide range of valve technologies trusted in industrial and commercial systems — and perfectly suited for modern data centre applications where performance and uptime matter.
Flowstar supply a wide range of valves specifically suited to Data Centres
Why Valves Matter in Data Centre Infrastructure
Data centre cooling systems — whether traditional chilled-water loops, advanced liquid cooling, or hybrid solutions — rely on valves to:
- Control flow and pressure to match cooling demand and prevent hotspots
- Improve efficiency by optimising chilled water or liquid cooling loops
- Isolate equipment safely for maintenance with minimal disruption
- Protect critical assets with backflow prevention and overpressure safety
Flowstar Products Suitable for Data Centres
Flowstar supplies a wide range of industrial valve solutions that align closely with typical data centre cooling and support systems—including chilled water loops, heat exchangers, plant rooms, and auxiliary services.
1) Safety & Relief Valves — Overpressure Protection
Safety valves and relief valves protect cooling circuits and pressure vessels from overpressure conditions. In high-density data centre environments, these valves help ensure safe and compliant operation of pressurised systems.
Typical uses: pressurised cooling loops, thermal expansion protection, vessel/line safety points.
2) Pressure Reducing Valves — Stable Pressure Regulation
Pressure reducing valves regulate high incoming pressures to safer, lower levels required by sensitive cooling equipment and distribution networks, ensuring stable operation across varying loads.
Typical uses: primary feeds, secondary distribution branches, controlled loop regulation.
3) Gate & Globe Valves — Isolation and Controlled Regulation
Gate valves are commonly used where full-bore isolation is required, while globe valves provide more refined throttling and control where pressure and flow stability are important.
Typical uses: main distribution lines, heat exchanger circuits, controlled balancing applications.
4) Ball Valves — Fast Isolation & Shutoff
Ball valves offer dependable, low-leakage isolation with simple quarter-turn operation—ideal for routine maintenance or emergency shutoff in cooling systems.
Typical uses: chilled water isolation points, pump stations, bypass lines, plant room shutoff.
5) Check Valves — Backflow Protection
Check valves protect pumps and equipment by preventing reverse flow. They are essential in cooling loop designs and auxiliary systems like fire suppression and backup generators, helping to maintain stable circulation, protect components, and support safe system operation.
Typical uses: chilled water return lines, booster pump protection, plant loop safeguards.
6) Butterfly & Actuated Valves — Efficient Control and Automation Integration
Many data centre systems benefit from actuated control and integration with building management systems (BMS). Where specified, butterfly and actuated valve solutions can support energy optimisation and automated control strategies.
Typical uses: HVAC and cooling plant control, variable flow loops, automated isolation/control.
Why Choose Flowstar
At Flowstar, we also offer:
- Broad product availability to suit cooling and support systems
- Technical guidance to help match valves to application requirements
- Fast UK delivery and reliable supply for time-sensitive projects
- Support for maintenance and upgrades to keep systems resilient and efficient
Partner with Flowstar for Data Centre Success
Whether you’re building new data centre cooling infrastructure or upgrading existing systems, the right valve solutions make all the difference. With a comprehensive product range, deep industry expertise, and customer-centric service, Flowstar Valve Shop is well-positioned to support your journey in the data centre market.
Get in touch today to discuss your project requirements or request a quote — our technical team is here to help. Contact us on +44 (0)1482 601030 or email sales@flowstar.co.uk.