25/11/2025
The Rise of Data Centers Transforms the Industrial Market
Digitalisation, the intensive use of cloud services, IoT and the expansion of artificial intelligence are strongly driving the demand for technical infrastructures in Spain. In recent years, various industry studies agree that the number of data centres is steadily increasing, accompanied by new investments aimed at strengthening the country’s technological capacity.
Data centres, facilities that host servers, communication systems and storage equipment, require specially prepared buildings to ensure continuous, safe and efficient operation. Although they may appear to be conventional facilities from the outside, their interior and operational dynamics demand very high levels of control, protection and accessibility.
This context has given rise to a new type of industrial building: more specialised spaces with higher security requirements, designed to support constant flows of equipment, ensure sectorised protection and facilitate the entry and handling of critical materials. The logistics associated with these projects, as well as their enclosure systems and access control solutions, play a fundamental role in ensuring that the entire infrastructure operates reliably.
Inkema Solutions for Technical Facilities and Data Centers
In this type of installation, safety, access control, and operational efficiency are essential. To meet these requirements, technical facilities need specific solutions that ensure proper daily operations, protect critical equipment, and optimize workflow.
1. Loading bays: safety and efficiency in equipment reception
The entry of heavy equipment and goods into a technical facility requires a loading system that is safe, stable, and adaptable to different types of vehicles. Loading docks compensate for height differences and ensure smooth operations, something especially important in facilities where the movement of critical equipment must be carried out with precision and without risk.
Dock Levellers
Retractable and hinged dock levellers allow precise compensation between the truck and the data center platform, ensuring safe movements even with bulky or delicate equipment.
Smooth transit, stability, and adaptability to vehicles of different heights reduce risks and accelerate the entry of server racks, cooling systems, or electrical modules.
RH11 - Dock Leveller with Hinged Lip
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Dock Shelters
Dock shelters are key in sensitive infrastructures such as data centers, where protecting the interior from dust, moisture, or dirt is essential to ensure the safety and proper functioning of critical equipment.
The different Inkema models retractable, fixed, inflatable, or refrigerated, allow you to:
- Prevent the entry of dust, moisture, or dirt during truck approach and maneuvering.
- Facilitate the driver’s operations thanks to the integrated signaling system.
- Contribuir a la eficiencia energética del edificio, minimizando la pérdida de temperatura en zonas de carga conectadas a áreas climatizadas del data center.
In this way, dock shelters not only protect sensitive equipment and materials but also help maintain safe operations and indoor air quality.
ABFA – Flush Dock Shelter
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Bumpers and Safety Systems
In environments such as data centers, where the entry of servers, racks, and sensitive equipment requires absolute precision, vehicle stability during loading is a key safety factor.
Bumpers and vehicle restraint systems secure the truck in a stable position, preventing unexpected movements, vibrations, or impacts that could compromise high-value equipment.
In addition to enhancing personnel safety, these systems ensure more reliable maneuvers and reduce the risk of incidents during the delivery and installation of critical hardware, a crucial aspect in centers where every component must be handled with the utmost control and protection.
CS51 – Automatic Vehicle Restraint System
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2. Interior Doors: Agility and Sectorized Protection
Within the facility, operations require solutions that combine speed and safety.
High-speed Doors
Our high-speed doors facilitate the frequent passage of personnel and light vehicles while meeting the strict insulation and internal condition control requirements demanded by data centers. The PR18, designed for cold storage rooms, minimizes condensation and protects the floor and curtain; the PR20, intended for cleanrooms, ensures an effective seal and contactless opening options, reducing contamination risks and improving operational efficiency.
PR18 - Rolling High-Speed Door with Aluminium Frame for Storage Rooms
Fire Doors
Inkema’s fire doors protect critical areas against fires or internal hazards, ensuring proper compartmentalization of the facility. Sliding fire doors move along top guides with concealed rollers, while vertical fire doors adapt to openings with limited lateral space. Both options include counterweight systems for automatic closing and can operate manually or automatically, providing continuous safety without interfering with daily operations.
PC02 – Single-Leaf Sliding Fire Door
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FireProtect Duo
The FireProtect Duo combines the protection of a fire curtain (RFCOR) with the versatility of a high-speed roll-up door. This system allows for the rapid sectorization of spaces, providing fire protection while improving energy efficiency by maintaining interior temperatures in climate-controlled areas. In addition, the high-speed door ensures smooth and agile opening and closing, optimizing daily operations. FireProtect Duo can be customized to meet the specific requirements of each project, integrating safety and efficiency simultaneously.
3. Exterior Doors: Access Control and Perimeter Security
Access to the facility must be controlled to ensure the safety of the building and critical equipment. Industrial enclosure solutions help manage who enters and exits, protect the facility, and maintain thermal insulation, adapting to different spaces and operational needs.
Sliding Gate Doors
Ideal for environments with limited front-yard space or where the topography prevents the use of double-leaf doors. Available in motorized or manual versions, they allow efficient access control without compromising daily operations.
Industrial Folding Gate
Recommended for large openings and environments with heavy traffic. Resistant to demanding working conditions and adverse weather, they combine the advantages of a double-leaf door and a barrier, facilitating both access control and the management of vehicle and personnel flow.
Supporting the Sector in Its Evolution
The growth of the technology sector is transforming many industrial facilities into more technical and specialized spaces. At Inkema, our experience in large-scale logistics projects allows us to understand the functional and operational needs of these installations, providing solutions that integrate naturally into the design and operation of each project.
The evolution of these facilities not only responds to current demand but also anticipates future needs: enhanced security, efficiency, and adaptability are now key requirements. This shift raises important questions: How are industrial facilities preparing to meet the challenges posed by data centers and other critical installations? Which enclosure and logistics solutions are essential to maintain safe and efficient operations?
Is Your Industrial Facility Ready for the Challenges of Data Centers and Technical Installations?
There is no single way to organize the entry of equipment, manage access, or protect critical areas. Each project has its own characteristics: the type of cargo, frequency of movement, required security, and spatial layout all influence decisions. Dock levellers, exterior doors, and fire doors do not compete with each other, they complement each other according to the operational needs of each facility.
🔍 Explore how different solutions can fit into your project and which ones best meet your requirements.
📢 Check out the different types of dock levellers, exterior doors, and fire protection systems, evaluate their features, and consider the most suitable combination for your facility.
💡 The expertise of professionals supporting the evolution of these installations can help you make more informed and safer decisions.
Our experts can help you find the ideal combination for your facility. Contact us and we will provide advice without obligation.
