OCP Member | Hyperscale Proven

End-to-End Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Management for Hyperscale and Enterprise Data Centers

Shield handles everything from initial commissioning through ongoing maintenance, keeping your cooling systems running at peak performance 24/7.

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Technicians in 20+ Major Cities

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Instant Onsite Diagnostic

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ISO/IEC 17025
Accredited Lab

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Unguided Tier 4 Access

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Who We Are

Shield by Guardian: Data Center Fluid Experts

Shield is the data center services division of Guardian, operating as a third party maintenance provider. We operate at the intersection of data center infrastructure expertise, delivering a complete liquid cooling fluid management program. From certified onsite extraction to ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory analysis and full remediation, our model is built for precision, control, and performance inside active, mission critical environments

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Data Center Native

Built as a data center first company, designed to operate in live environments with execution aligned to uptime and operational integrity.

 

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Rigorous Fluid Science

High-precision testing and analysis tailored for liquid cooling systems.

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Service Excellence

Reliable delivery through certified teams, standardized processes and full accountability.

What We Do

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Full Service Program Beyond Testing

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Testing Services

Every Shield engagement begins with the full OCP Table 4 baseline panel. For high-density AI, HPC, and mission-critical deployments, our Enhanced tier adds the analytical depth the baseline cannot provide inhibitor concentrations, organic acid profiling, extended metals, and complete microbiological surveillance.

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Onsite Diagnostics: Instant results available before technician leaves the floor

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Laboratory Analysis: OCP Table 4 Baseline (48hr SLA, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab)

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Laboratory Analysis: Shield Enhanced Panel (proposed OCP extension for high-density environments)

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Microbiological Testing: 48hr Mandatory Incubation + Analysis (Shield Enhanced)

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Preventative Maintenance

Proactive maintenance programs are designed to maximize uptime and extend equipment lifespan. Scheduled inspections of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and control systems prevent costly failures before they occur.

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Scheduled Inspections

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Pump & Valve Servicing

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Filter Replacement

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Flushing / Filling/ Refilling

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SLA Management

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Proactive Maintenance

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Maximize Uptime

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Fluid Management & Remediation

We precisely monitor and treat cooling fluids, regularly testing pH, conductivity, biological growth, and corrosion to ensure coolant protects your infrastructure.  Fluid-agnostic (Shell, Dow, Rinchem, Valvoline) and hardware-agnostic (Vertiv, Schneider, Eaton).

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pH adjustment

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Inhibitor Replenishment 

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Glycol Top-offs

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System Purges

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Full drain-and-refill Flushes

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Rack Level Leak Detection

Shield is a TTK Certified Installer. Advanced leak detection with moisture sensors, automated shut-off, and 24/7 monitoring identifies failures before they damage your critical IT assets.

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Design, install, and commission FG-NET + FG-DLC rack-level glycol leak detection systems

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±1m fault pinpoint accuracy

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BMS integration via MODBUS/JBUS

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10-year warranty

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24/7 Remote Monitoring

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Liquid Cooling Management

As a TPM we provide comprehensive end-to-end management of your entire liquid cooling infrastructure, specializing in both direct-to-chip and immersion cooling systems. Our team oversees every aspect of your liquid cooling operations, from continuous CDU monitoring and precise flow optimization to facility-wide thermal performance tuning. We handle real-time performance analytics across your entire data center facility, ensuring your liquid cooling systems operate at peak efficiency 24/7.

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CDU Performance Monitoring

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Maintenance

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Cleaning

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Filtration

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Flushes

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Thermal Load Balancing

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Flow Rate Optimization

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System Health Analytics

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99.99% Uptime

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Commissioning & Validation

Our structured commissioning process validates every cooling component meets design specs before go-live, including site surveys, pressure testing, flushing, electrical verification, and thermal performance validation.

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Site Survey & Assessment

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Pressure & Leak Testing

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Electrical Verification

What We Do

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Full Service Program Beyond Testing

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Commissioning & Validation

System startup, performance validation, and handover

Filling services CDU startup and flow balancing. Pressure testing. Thermal performance validation Fluid filtration and initial testing
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Leak Detection

System installation and functional testing

System design and sensor placement. Cable routing and sensor placement. Tie-in with BMS. Sensor testing.
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Testing Services

Coolant chemistry analysis

OCP Table 4 baseline. Shield Enhanced panel for AI and HPC. ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab, 48-hour SLA. Instant onsite diagnostics.
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Maintenance Services

Scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections to sustain performance and reliability

Inspections of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, control/alarm systems. Filter replacement. Servicing. Proactive maintenance.
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Fluid Management & Remediation

Services to ensure and to restore cooling performance

Coolant top-off, inhibitor dosing, fluid replacement. Leak location, isolation, and repair. Emergency response. Fluid-agnostic. Hardware-agnostic.
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Decommissioning & End of Life

Controlled shutdown, fluid removal, and equipment disconnection

Controlled CDU shutdown and fluid drain-down. Cold plate removal from servers without damage. Coolant reclamation. Asset remarketing. ITAD coordination for liquid-cooled hardware.

How It Works

How Shield Services Work

Shield partners with the highest international standard for testing laboratories, delivering some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Every ASTM method is performed under accredited scope, with results published to your secure portal.

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Certified Laboratory

Shield partners with the highest international standard for testing laboratories, delivering some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Every ASTM method is performed under accredited scope, with results published to your secure
portal.

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ISO/IEC 17025
2017 Accredited

The highest international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation means independent audit of testing methods, equipment calibration, analyst competency, and result traceability — giving operators defensible, analytically valid fluid chemistry data.

✓Independently Audited & Verified

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National Coverage
& Rapid Response

Our laboratory partner is positioned at the geographic center of the US logistics network providing access to 80% of US data center markets within one business day by overnight carrier. Samples from any major data center geography arrive within the same freight window, delivering consistent turnaround regardless of site location.

Why Shield

Built for Mission Critical Environments

Every technician holds industry certifications and manufacturer-specific credentials for all major liquid cooling platforms.

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Certified Team

Every technician holds industry certifications and manufacturer-specific credentials for all major liquid cooling platforms.

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Rapid Response

Guaranteed response times with tiered SLAs. Our distributed team structure ensures a qualified technician is always within reach of your facility.

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Nationwide Coverage

Shield operates the largest mobile lab fleet in the U.S., staffed by certified data center coolant technicians and built for independent execution within Tier IV environments.

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Compliance & Standards

All services follow OCP-aligned practices and the highest industry standards, with detailed documentation and audit trails for every maintenance activity and system modification.

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Proactive Monitoring

Continuous system monitoring identifies potential issues before they escalate. Predictive analytics and trend analysis.

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OEM-Agnostic Expertise

We service cooling systems from all major manufacturers including CoolIT, Vertiv, Schneider Electric, and custom-built solutions. No vendor lock-in.

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Beyond Liquid Cooling

Your Full Lifecycle Services Partner

For lifecycle needs beyond liquid cooling, Guardian delivers secure, compliant, and scalable solutions nationwide. 

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