Gates Expands Data Center Cooling Portfolio with Breakthrough Large-Diameter Hose
Gates (NYSE: GTES) has announced the launch of Data Master MegaFlex, a revolutionary large-diameter cooling hose designed for data center applications. The product, available from April 2025, expands the company's data center portfolio following the 2024 release of Data Master small-diameter hose.
The new hose, ranging from 1.25" to 2" in diameter, features up to 75% tighter minimum bend radius than competitors, enabling easier installations and cleaner layouts in high-density environments. Engineered with peroxide-cured EPDM tube, it ensures compatibility with multiple coolant types, including PG25, for optimal performance in closed-loop systems.
This innovation specifically targets high-flow liquid cooling systems in data centers, focusing on critical connections between cooling distribution units (CDUs) and rack manifolds, addressing the intense thermal loads of high-density server environments.
Gates (NYSE: GTES) ha annunciato il lancio di Data Master MegaFlex, un rivoluzionario tubo di raffreddamento a grande diametro progettato per applicazioni nei data center. Il prodotto, disponibile da aprile 2025, amplia il portafoglio dell'azienda per i data center dopo il rilascio nel 2024 del tubo a piccolo diametro Data Master.
Il nuovo tubo, con diametri che vanno da 1,25" a 2", presenta un raggio di curvatura minimo fino al 75% più stretto rispetto ai concorrenti, consentendo installazioni più facili e layout più puliti in ambienti ad alta densità. Progettato con un tubo in EPDM curato con perossido, garantisce compatibilità con diversi tipi di refrigerante, incluso il PG25, per prestazioni ottimali nei sistemi a circuito chiuso.
Questa innovazione si rivolge specificamente ai sistemi di raffreddamento a liquido ad alto flusso nei data center, concentrandosi sulle connessioni critiche tra le unità di distribuzione del raffreddamento (CDU) e i collettori dei rack, affrontando i carichi termici intensi degli ambienti server ad alta densità.
Gates (NYSE: GTES) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Data Master MegaFlex, una manguera de refrigeración de gran diámetro revolucionaria diseñada para aplicaciones en centros de datos. El producto, disponible a partir de abril de 2025, amplía el portafolio de la empresa para centros de datos tras el lanzamiento en 2024 de la manguera de pequeño diámetro Data Master.
La nueva manguera, que varía de 1.25" a 2" de diámetro, presenta un radio de curvatura mínimo hasta un 75% más ajustado que los competidores, lo que permite instalaciones más fáciles y diseños más limpios en entornos de alta densidad. Diseñada con un tubo de EPDM curado con peróxido, asegura compatibilidad con múltiples tipos de refrigerantes, incluyendo PG25, para un rendimiento óptimo en sistemas de circuito cerrado.
Esta innovación se dirige específicamente a sistemas de refrigeración líquida de alto flujo en centros de datos, enfocándose en las conexiones críticas entre las unidades de distribución de refrigeración (CDU) y los colectores de racks, abordando las intensas cargas térmicas de los entornos de servidores de alta densidad.
Gates (NYSE: GTES)는 데이터 센터 애플리케이션을 위해 설계된 혁신적인 대구경 냉각 호스인 Data Master MegaFlex의 출시를 발표했습니다. 이 제품은 2025년 4월부터 제공되며, 2024년에 출시된 소구경 호스인 Data Master에 이어 회사의 데이터 센터 포트폴리오를 확장합니다.
새로운 호스는 직경이 1.25"에서 2"까지 다양하며, 경쟁사보다 최소 굽힘 반경이 최대 75% 더 좁습니다, 이를 통해 고밀도 환경에서 더 쉽게 설치하고 깔끔한 레이아웃을 구현할 수 있습니다. 과산화물 경화 EPDM 튜브로 설계되어 다양한 냉각제와의 호환성을 보장하며, PG25를 포함하여 폐쇄 루프 시스템에서 최적의 성능을 발휘합니다.
이 혁신은 데이터 센터의 고유량 액체 냉각 시스템을 목표로 하며, 냉각 분배 장치(CDU)와 랙 매니폴드 간의 중요한 연결에 집중하여 고밀도 서버 환경의 강렬한 열 부하를 해결합니다.
Gates (NYSE: GTES) a annoncé le lancement de Data Master MegaFlex, un tuyau de refroidissement à grand diamètre révolutionnaire conçu pour les applications dans les centres de données. Le produit, disponible à partir d'avril 2025, élargit le portefeuille de l'entreprise pour les centres de données après la sortie en 2024 du tuyau à petit diamètre Data Master.
Le nouveau tuyau, avec des diamètres allant de 1,25" à 2", présente un rayon de courbure minimum jusqu'à 75% plus serré que les concurrents, permettant des installations plus faciles et des agencements plus propres dans des environnements à haute densité. Conçu avec un tube EPDM durci au peroxyde, il garantit la compatibilité avec plusieurs types de réfrigérants, y compris le PG25, pour des performances optimales dans les systèmes à circuit fermé.
Cette innovation cible spécifiquement les systèmes de refroidissement liquide à haut débit dans les centres de données, en se concentrant sur les connexions critiques entre les unités de distribution de refroidissement (CDU) et les collecteurs de racks, répondant aux charges thermiques intenses des environnements de serveurs à haute densité.
Gates (NYSE: GTES) hat die Einführung von Data Master MegaFlex angekündigt, einem revolutionären Kühlschlauch mit großem Durchmesser, der für Anwendungen in Rechenzentren konzipiert wurde. Das Produkt, das ab April 2025 erhältlich sein wird, erweitert das Portfolio des Unternehmens für Rechenzentren nach der Veröffentlichung des Data Master Kleindurchmesserschlauchs im Jahr 2024.
Der neue Schlauch, der einen Durchmesser von 1,25" bis 2" hat, bietet einen bis zu 75% engeren minimalen Biegeradius als die Konkurrenz, was einfachere Installationen und sauberere Layouts in hochdichten Umgebungen ermöglicht. Entwickelt mit einem mit Peroxid gehärteten EPDM-Rohr, gewährleistet er die Kompatibilität mit mehreren Kühlmitteltypen, einschließlich PG25, für optimale Leistung in geschlossenen Kreislaufsystemen.
Diese Innovation richtet sich speziell an Hochdurchfluss-Flüssigkeitskühlsysteme in Rechenzentren und konzentriert sich auf kritische Verbindungen zwischen Kühlverteilungsgeräten (CDUs) und Rack-Manifolds, um die intensiven thermischen Lasten von hochdichten Serverumgebungen zu bewältigen.
- First-to-market innovation in large-diameter cooling hose technology
- Product expansion into growing data center cooling market
- Superior technical specifications with 75% tighter minimum bend radius than competitors
- Enhanced product compatibility with multiple coolant types
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Gates' introduction of the Data Master MegaFlex represents a significant engineering achievement in fluid power solutions. The product delivers 75% tighter minimum bend radius compared to competitive offerings, solving a critical challenge in data center cooling installations where space constraints and complex routing paths are common.
The technical specifications reveal sophisticated materials engineering – specifically the peroxide-cured EPDM tube construction that ensures compatibility with multiple coolant types including PG25. This is crucial for maintaining coolant purity in closed-loop systems, directly addressing reliability concerns in data center operations where cooling system failures can be catastrophic.
From a technology perspective, large-diameter hoses (1.25" to 2") that maintain flexibility without kinking represent a genuine innovation. Traditional solutions in this diameter range typically sacrifice flexibility for flow capacity, forcing engineers into design compromises. By eliminating this tradeoff, Gates enables more efficient system designs with fewer connection points – reducing potential failure points while simplifying installation.
This product leverages Gates' core competencies in engineered materials and fluid power solutions while extending their addressable market within the data center infrastructure space. The timing aligns with the industry shift toward liquid cooling solutions for high-density computing environments, where traditional air cooling becomes insufficient for thermal management.
The introduction of Data Master MegaFlex directly addresses a critical pain point in modern data center design. As computing densities increase, particularly with AI workloads, liquid cooling has become essential rather than optional. The thermal challenges cannot be overcome with traditional air cooling when rack densities exceed certain thresholds.
What makes this product notable is how it solves installation challenges in retrofitting existing facilities. Large-diameter coolant delivery systems typically require significant planning and often structural modifications. The extreme flexibility of this solution (75% tighter bend radius) means facilities can implement liquid cooling systems with less disruption and lower installation costs.
The compatibility with various coolant types is equally important – data center operators must maintain strict environmental parameters, and coolant contamination can lead to system degradation, reduced cooling efficiency, and potential equipment damage. Gates' materials science approach addresses this concern directly.
For data center operators, this type of innovation primarily delivers value through three channels: reduced installation complexity, improved operational reliability, and enhanced design flexibility. The product appears positioned to serve both new construction and retrofit applications, particularly for connections between cooling distribution units (CDUs) and rack manifolds – critical junctures in liquid cooling architectures.
With availability beginning April 2025, this solution comes to market as data center liquid cooling transitions from niche implementation to mainstream necessity.
Data Master™ MegaFlex™ is the first-of-its-kind large-diameter hose that combines ultra-
flexibility with coolant compatibility for the demanding high-density digital infrastructure
With the introduction of Data Master MegaFlex, Gates delivers a high-performance solution specifically created for high-flow supply of liquid cooling systems in data centers. Designed to handle the intense thermal loads of high-density server environments, this large-diameter hose is ideal for critical connections where efficient, large-volume coolant transfer is essential, such as those between cooling distribution units (CDUs) or rack manifolds.
"At Gates, we are committed to anticipating and innovating for the ever-evolving challenges of data center applications," Gates CEO, Ivo Jurek shared. "Data Master MegaFlex exemplifies our ability to combine our application expertise, industry-leading engineering, and advancing materials science investments to redefine data center cooling market's expectations."
Created with Gates® MegaFlex™ engineered solution, this innovation allows the hose to bend to an extremely tight radius without kinking or restricting flow. Traditional large-diameter hoses are often rigid and difficult to install, requiring additional space and fittings that increase cost and complexity. Data Master MegaFlex overcomes these challenges with up to
This large-diameter offering ranges in size from 1.25" to 2" enabling higher-volume, faster coolant flow to maximize heat transfer and minimize system strain. Leveraging Gates advanced materials science expertise, the Data Master MegaFlex is engineered with a peroxide-cured EPDM tube, which offers excellent compatibility with multiple coolant types, including PG25 ensuring coolant purity in high-stress, closed-loop systems. This material advantage supports system longevity and reduces the risk of performance degradation over time, an essential requirement of liquid-cooled data centers.
The Data Master MegaFlex reinforces the company's commitment to pioneering innovation in data center cooling, solidifying Gates role as a trusted partner for next-generation data center infrastructure. The Data Master MegaFlex cooling hose will be available beginning April 2025. For more information about Gates Data Center Solutions or to speak with an expert, please visit gates.com/datacentersolutions.
About Gates Industrial Corporation
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India. For more information, visit gates.com.
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