09/10/2025
Looking forward to catching up with many of you at the Gala Dinner next week. Good luck to all the nominees & a big thanks to Australian Stainless Steel Development Association.
π PROJECT SPOTLIGHT | 2025 Australian Industry Stainless Steel Fabricator Awards
ASSDA Member Pure Piping has been nominated in the Process Industries category for their work on a Secondary Liquid Cooling System for a Hyperscale Data Centre in Melbourne - a cutting-edge installation demonstrating precision, innovation, and stainless steel excellence.
The project involved the supply, fabrication, and installation of a high-purity, closed-loop liquid cooling system across eight data halls, using 316L stainless steel manufactured to AS1528 standards.
Key project metrics include:
β’ 4,000m of 6β, 4β, and 2β tube
β’ 2,000 elbows and 600 tees
β’ 2,400 ferrules
β’ 900 butterfly valves and 1,400 ball valves
β’ 70 balancing valves
Why : 316L was chosen for its corrosion resistance, purity, and durability, replacing carbon steel to ensure long-term reliability and system integrity. Sanitary ferrule connections and orbital welding were used throughout, ensuring a hygienic, high-performance installation.
Excellence: The system set a benchmark for technical precision and material integrity, executing a complex network of high-purity stainless piping with flawless installation and forward-thinking design.
Innovation: Pharmaceutical-grade fabrication techniques were applied in a data centre environment, including AS1528-compliant tubing, sanitary ferrule connections, and orbital welding. These techniques elevated performance, purity, and long-term reliability beyond conventional industrial standards.
Quality: Welding and fabrication adhered to rigorous standards (AS4041, AS3992, AS1796), with full welder traceability, borescope inspections, and pressure testing. Every joint was validated to ensure hygienic integrity and corrosion resistance, delivering a system built to last.
This project demonstrates how advanced stainless steel engineering, meticulous fabrication, and cross-industry innovation can deliver a world-class liquid cooling system, optimised for reliability, performance, and long-term durability.
π Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 15 October at The Island Gold Coast.
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