Dongkuk CM, a subsidiary of Dongkuk Steel Group specializing in coated and color steel plates, has developed a high-performance color steel plate that delays condensation by ten times compared to existing products. The company aims to penetrate the high-value steel product market, focusing on industrial facilities, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
On November 12, Dongkuk CM announced the launch of its new color steel plate, 'DK Shield,' which incorporates features to delay condensation, dampen vibrations, and resist mold.
DK Shield utilizes special functional coatings and multilayer coating technology to delay condensation on metal surfaces while suppressing vibrations and mold growth. According to test results from the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), the condensation delay performance is ten times better than that of existing products. AI data centers, which often experience condensation due to temperature differences between the inside and outside, face risks of equipment corrosion and failure. Dongkuk CM expects this new product to enhance equipment durability and reduce maintenance burdens.
The vibration dampening performance has also improved by approximately two times compared to previous products. In evaluations by the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), the loss coefficient for standard products was recorded at 1.12%, while DK Shield achieved 2.13%. Dongkuk CM has also secured a test report for vibration damping performance in accordance with KS D 0076 standards.
Additionally, DK Shield has passed mold resistance tests based on the international standard ASTM D5590, obtaining relevant certification. This opens up opportunities for application in industrial buildings and livestock facilities where hygiene management is crucial.
Dongkuk CM plans to expand the supply of its new product to industrial facilities, particularly focusing on air duct systems and distribution panels in AI data centers. The company is also exploring the potential for applying vibration dampening features in automotive interior materials and components. They aim to secure new demand by customizing condensation delay, vibration dampening, and mold resistance features according to customer requirements.
Choi Woo-chan, head of Dongkuk CM's research institute, stated, "This product is specialized for air duct systems in AI data centers, where managing condensation and vibrations is critical. We expect it to be utilized across various industrial facilities. We will continue to expand the high-value color steel plate market with differentiated products optimized for customer environments and performance needs."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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