Kent Fire Curtains: Innovative Fire Protection Solutions for Data Centers Worldwide
Kent Smoke and Fire Curtains In Data Centers
In the digital age, data centers are the nerve centers of global operations—powering everything from financial systems and cloud platforms to streaming services and government infrastructure. With terabytes of information flowing through every second, fire safety is not just a code requirement—it’s mission-critical. One breach can jeopardize data integrity, disrupt operations, and cause millions in losses.
At Kent, we engineer high-performance fire and smoke curtain systems for the demanding environments of modern data centers. Tested for up to 4 hours of fire resistance, our solutions have been supplied across data centers worldwide. Notably, at the Sahayeb Data Center in Saudi Arabia and the Amazon Data Center in Mumbai, Kent supplied UL-listed fire curtains featuring our advanced VWG 690 fabric, delivering 180 minutes (3 hours) of certified protection in compact single-roller and multi-roller configurations.
Why Automatic Fire Curtains Are Essential for Data Centers
Unlike rigid fire barriers such as rated doors or fire walls, automatic fire curtains provide dynamic fire compartmentation that aligns with the evolving architecture and airflow requirements of modern data centers. Key advantages include:
Space Optimization: Fire curtains remain retracted and concealed in a compact headbox in the ceiling until activation, maximizing usable space and preserving clearance for cooling systems and cable trays.
Preserved Airflow and Cooling Efficiency: Curtains do not obstruct HVAC layouts, allowing uninterrupted airflow crucial for thermal management of server racks.
Automatic Activation: Curtains deploy upon receiving a signal from the fire alarm or smoke detection system, ensuring rapid response even in unmanned zones.
Code Compliance Without Physical Barriers: Fully compliant with UL 10D, UL 1784, and BS EN 1634-1/BS EN 12101-1, fire curtains enable open-plan layouts without permanent fire-rated doors or partitions.
Reduced Maintenance: Mechanical, gravity-fail-safe systems with minimal maintenance, operating without hinges, dampers, or latch mechanisms.
Designing Fire Curtains for Intelligent Infrastructure
When integrating fire curtains into a data centre, the design must deliver operational resilience. Effective deployment requires alignment with the overall fire strategy, which may include structural separations, suppression systems, and airflow zoning. Strategic placement can isolate risk-prone areas like power distribution rooms or battery banks while maintaining open circulation paths. Coordination with HVAC teams is essential to prevent thermal disruptions or interference with cooling systems. Early planning allows architects to embed curtain housings discreetly within ceilings and finishes, ensuring seamless functionality.
Future-Ready Fire Safety with Practical Design Considerations
Fire curtains should support long-term adaptability. Choosing robust, third-party-certified systems ensures performance under real-world conditions, including high-temperature resistance and low smoke leakage. Scalable designs allow for future expansion with minimal retrofit. Operations staff must be trained on deployment protocols, with routine drills and inspections incorporated into the facility’s maintenance program. Aesthetic integration maintains the clean, high-tech appearance modern data centres demand.
Why Kent Fire Curtains for Data Centers
Kent Fire Curtains offer a certified, adaptable fire protection solution tailored for the complex needs of modern data centres. With a portfolio of UL-listed, EN-tested, and Certifire-accredited systems, Kent ensures full code compliance without compromising on airflow, layout flexibility, or integration.
Engineered for both single and multi-roller configurations, Kent curtains are ideal for large-span and high-drop applications in hyperscale and colocation facilities. Certified by UL (oversize up to 300m width x 12m drop) and Warringtonfire (unlimited width x 6m drop under BS EN 1634-1), our systems ensure seamless protection across corridors, equipment rooms, and open zones.
At the core of Kent’s system is the VWG 690 fabric, a stainless steel-reinforced, aluminium-coated fibreglass textile tested to withstand 1100°C for 240 minutes (EN 1634-1) and 1000°C for 180 minutes (UL 10D). It meets Class 0 flame spread (BS 476 Part 6 & 7) and UL 1784 air leakage standards, ensuring low smoke generation and uninterrupted airflow.
Whether securing a narrow server room or a sprawling data hall, Kent delivers modular, scalable, and certified fire safety solutions, backed by third-party testing and quality audits—making it the trusted choice for data centre protection.
For facilities where uptime is critical and flexibility is non-negotiable, Kent’s automatic fire curtain systems offer a smart, reliable passive fire protection strategy—delivering safety, compliance, and operational continuity under all conditions.
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