Cooling infrastructure for data centers — air & liquid.

Airwise manufactures precision air distribution systems for data centers: underfloor plenum supply systems, perforated floor tiles and grilles, hot aisle / cold aisle containment ductwork, precision dampers and motorized volume control dampers, spiral duct systems for chilled water pipe insulation routes, and custom sheet metal fabrication for air handler connections. All products are manufactured to tight tolerances required for data center airflow management.

Yes. Airwise operates a 4,300 sqm (46,000 sqft) facility in Houston, Texas, in addition to our 5,000 sqm headquarters in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China. Our Houston facility handles spiral duct fabrication, custom sheet metal work, and final assembly for North American data center projects. This dual-facility model means we can offer competitive pricing on standard components from China and rapid turnaround on custom fabrication from Houston.

Airwise is one of only three Chinese HVAC manufacturers with UL Listing. We also hold CE (Europe), M1 (France — low VOC emission), ROSH, and AWTA (Australia) certifications. For data center applications, we can provide UL Listed components that meet US building codes and insurance requirements — a critical compliance factor that many offshore manufacturers cannot offer.

Yes. Hot aisle and cold aisle containment is one of our specialty applications. We fabricate custom duct runs, blanking panels, ceiling return plenums, and air seal systems to match your containment layout. Our engineering team works from your CAD drawings or rack layout specifications to produce precisely fitted components. Typical lead time is 3-4 weeks for custom containment ductwork.

For standard catalog products (grilles, dampers, spiral duct), our minimum order is one pallet or $2,000 — suitable for single-room or edge data center installations. For custom fabrication projects, there is no minimum order value — we quote on a per-project basis. Most data center projects range from $10,000 to $500,000 depending on facility size and scope.

Data center construction operates on aggressive timelines. From our Houston facility, we deliver within 1-2 weeks for in-stock items and 3-4 weeks for custom fabrication. From our China facility, standard sea freight is 4-5 weeks to US ports, with air freight options (5-7 days) available for urgent requirements. We routinely supply phased deliveries aligned to construction schedules — equipment arrives floor-by-floor as the build progresses.

Yes. We supply flexible stainless steel cooling hoses (316/321 grade, ½" to 4"), quick-disconnect connectors, expansion joints, and copper chilled water piping for liquid cooling systems. These components connect cooling distribution units (CDUs) to server racks in direct-to-chip and rear-door heat exchanger configurations. As AI data center rack densities reach 50-100 kW, liquid cooling piping is becoming the fastest-growing segment of data center infrastructure — growing at 25-33% annually.

The choice depends on the application. Stainless steel (316L) is preferred for CDU-to-rack flexible hoses and manifolds due to corrosion resistance and pressure performance. Copper (ACR grade) is standard for chilled water distribution and CRAH/CRAC connections because of its heat transfer properties. HDPE is gaining adoption for large-diameter facility cooling loops because it eliminates corrosion and offers fused, leak-free joints. We supply components in all three materials and can advise on the right fit for your cooling architecture.