Atkore Unistrut - The Trusted Choice for Hyperscale Data Centre Construction
The hyperscale data centre market is evolving at unprecedented speed. As global operators demand faster delivery, higher efficiency, and uncompromised reliability, the way support systems are specified and procured is transforming in real time. The Golden Thread and the Building Safety Act reinforce this shift - placing full traceability, product integrity, and evidence-based decision-making at the centre of modern data centre construction.

Major data centre contractors are leading this transition by standardising workflows, engaging early with specialist manufacturers, and prioritising robust, proven solutions. Their goal is clear: reduce installation risk, eliminate inconsistent workmanship, and implement systems that are fully traceable, certified, and backed by manufacturers who take complete ownership of performance.

Yet despite this progress, the market continues to face a significant challenge: the influx of imported and rebranded channel systems of inferior quality. These products often present themselves as “manufactured solutions” but lack true control over materials, processes, and load performance. Under BS6946, manufacturers must provide verifiable stamping and material data, including steel grade, dimensions, and coating quality. When distributors rebadge products from rolling mills, the result is a dangerous disconnect between certification, accountability, and actual manufacturing oversight.

This distinction matters even more in hyperscale data centres - where consistency, uptime, and risk mitigation are paramount.

Atkore Unistrut® manufactures its channel systems with direct control over the entire process, from steel selection through rolling, forming, coating, and load testing. This ensures genuine compliance with BS6946 and creates an unbroken, auditable trail of evidence. Our commitment to complete traceability means stakeholders can trust that each component meets the required safety and performance standards - critical for high-density, mission-critical data environments.

Supported by innovative engineering tools such as Atkore PreFab 3D - automating design with verified models, drawings, and bills of materials - we provide end-to-end support to ensure the right solution is delivered first time. The result? Quality-checked, BS-marked products supplied with a Quality Batch Number for full traceability from mill to site.

By contrast, distributors importing pre-stamped products relinquish control over material sourcing, quality checks, and load accuracy. They cannot meaningfully influence the manufacturing process and rely entirely on overseas mills for liability. This lack of oversight introduces unacceptable risk into hyperscale environments, where even minor failures can have major operational consequences.

Driving Efficiency Through Off-Site Manufacturing

To meet the aggressive schedules typical of hyperscale builds, Atkore has extensive off-site manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities, dramatically reducing on-site labour demands and increasing installation quality.

Our preassembled frames, modules, and support systems:
• Significantly reduce on-site labour time 
• Improve installation accuracy across large-scale, repeatable environments
• Simplifies coordination for efficient programme delivery
• Reduce site congestion, making builds safer and more efficient

This approach aligns perfectly with the rapid, repeatable construction models used across hyperscale campuses.

Hot Aisle Containment for Liquid-Cooled Data Centres
Atkore’s Hot Aisle Containment System has been specifically engineered for next-generation, liquid-cooled data centre environments. The system delivers:
• Exceptional structural strength for high-density cooling layouts
• Optimised airflow performance supporting advanced thermal strategies
• Scalable, modular integration suited for hyperscale design repetition

It supports the shift toward liquid cooling while maintaining the mechanical resilience and airflow control expected in hyperscale data centre builds.

Atkore DefenderTM: The Next Step in Material Performance
Our Atkore DefenderTM finish is designed to outperform traditional galvanising - both visually and operationally. For hyperscale operators, DefenderTM offers:
• Minimises risk of zinc whisker, essential for sensitive IT environments
• High corrosion resistance for both internal and external applications
• A clean, modern aesthetic ideal for exposed areas such as plant decks and technical corridors
• Greater consistency and durability compared with conventional galvanised coatings

DefenderTM provides long-term protection without compromising the cleanliness and reliability expected in mission-critical facilities.

 

An Investment in Reliability

Choosing Atkore Unistrut means selecting a partner with full ownership of material quality, manufacturing consistency, and long-term system performance. As hyperscale data centre construction continues to accelerate, Atkore provides the confidence that every component is engineered, tested, and documented to meet the highest standards.

With complete traceability, off-site efficiency, advanced material technologies, and specialist systems for liquid cooling environments, Atkore Unistrut is a proven investment in building safer, faster, and more resilient hyperscale data centres.