The low torque gasket being specified in new data center construction nationwide. Engineered for glycol and glycol/water cooling loops running through CPVC and PVDF piping and flanges.
SPECIFIED FOR NEW DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION — As data centers are built across the country, engineers and contractors are specifying the CTG Energizer™ gasket by name for glycol cooling systems. Here’s why.
WHY DATA CENTER COOLING SYSTEMS DEMAND A DIFFERENT GASKET
Modern data centers generate enormous heat loads, and the cooling infrastructure that keeps servers online runs around the clock with zero tolerance for leaks. Most facilities circulate glycol or glycol/water mixtures through their cooling loops to dissipate that heat efficiently and protect against freezing.
To carry these fluids, data center designs increasingly rely on CPVC and PVDF piping and flanges — corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and cost-effective. But plastic flanges introduce a critical sealing problem: they cannot handle the high bolt loads that traditional gaskets require. Over-torque a CPVC or PVDF flange and it cracks. Under-torque a conventional gasket and it leaks.
Sealing a data center cooling system requires a gasket that does two things at once: seal reliably at very low bolt load, and stand up to continuous glycol/water service. That is exactly what the Energizer™ was built to do.
THE BEST COMBINATION OF LOW TORQUE SEALING AND GLYCOL COMPATIBILITY
The Energizer™ combines an EPDM elastomer core with a seamless PTFE shield — the chemical resistance of fluoropolymer with the resilience of rubber. The result is the finest low torque gasket on the market, and the ideal seal for data center cooling systems:
Low Torque Sealing for Plastic Flanges
The Energizer™ seals with very low bolt load, making it ideal for CPVC and PVDF flanges that cannot tolerate the compression forces conventional gaskets demand. Protect your piping investment while achieving a reliable seal.
EPDM Glycol & Water Compatibility
EPDM is the proven elastomer for glycol and glycol/water heat-transfer fluids. The Energizer’s EPDM core delivers long-term compatibility with the exact fluids data center cooling loops run on.
Seamless “No-Seam” Shield
The Energizer™ utilizes a no-seam shield providing the thickest protection on the market — no seam, no weak point, no leak path in a system that can never go down.
24/7 Emergency Delivery
Data center construction schedules don’t wait, and neither do cooling system failures. CTG offers 24/7 delivery for emergency needs.
DATA CENTER COOLING REQUIREMENTS VS. ENERGIZER™ CAPABILITIES
| Data Center Requirement | Energizer™ Answer |
|---|---|
| Glycol / glycol-water heat-transfer fluid | EPDM core — the proven elastomer for glycol and water service |
| CPVC and PVDF piping and flanges | Seals at very low bolt load; will not crack plastic flanges |
| Zero-downtime, leak-free operation | Seamless no-seam shield with the thickest protection on the market |
| Fast-track construction schedules | 24/7 emergency delivery available nationwide |
| Demanding or specialty fluid conditions | TFM® shield option for superior permeation and compression properties |
Building or retrofitting a data center? Get the gasket the specs call for. Request a quote or call 713.856.8667 — 24/7 delivery available.
SEALING EVERY CONNECTION IN THE COOLING LOOP
Energizer™ gaskets seal flanged connections throughout data center thermal management infrastructure:
- Chilled water and glycol distribution loops
- CPVC and PVDF piping flange connections
- Pump, valve, and manifold flanges
- Heat exchanger and dry cooler connections
- CRAH/CRAC unit supply and return piping
- Liquid cooling and immersion cooling support systems
DATA CENTER GASKET FAQS
Why is a low torque gasket required for CPVC and PVDF flanges?
Plastic flanges like CPVC and PVDF cannot withstand the high bolt loads traditional gaskets need to seal — over-torquing cracks the flange. The Energizer™ was engineered to seal at very low bolt load, protecting plastic piping systems while delivering a reliable, leak-free seal.
Is EPDM compatible with glycol and glycol/water mixtures?
Yes. EPDM is the industry-standard elastomer for glycol and glycol/water heat-transfer fluids, which is exactly why the Energizer’s EPDM core makes it the specified gasket for data center cooling loops.
Why are data centers specifying the Energizer™ gasket?
Data center cooling systems combine two demands most gaskets can’t meet at the same time: low-torque sealing for CPVC/PVDF flanges and full compatibility with glycol/water coolant. The Energizer™ delivers the best combination of both, which is why engineers are writing it into new construction specifications nationwide.
What sizes and pressure classes are available?
Energizer™ gaskets are available in standard flange sizes and pressure classes, and CTG manufactures custom configurations to your specification. Contact us with your flange dimensions and we’ll match the right gasket.
Can CTG support fast-track data center construction schedules?
Yes. CTG offers 24/7 delivery for emergency needs and maintains the machinery, materials inventory, and expertise to turn orders around faster than anyone in the industry.
What if my application involves more aggressive chemistry?
For more demanding applications, the Energizer™ is available with a TFM® shield, offering superior permeation and compression properties. Call us and we’ll help you choose the right Energizer™ configuration.
GET THE GASKET DATA CENTERS SPECIFY
From the first flange of new construction to emergency replacement at 2 a.m., CTG delivers the Energizer™ gasket data center engineers trust. Send us your piping specs, flange sizes, and fluid details — we’ll respond fast.
