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mLay the foundation for a smarter, more sustainable space

with Beta Floor access flooring.

Beta floor access flooring sets the stage for any environment that demands a strong, quiet access floor, from offices and

data centers, to libraries and museums.

Our flooring systems eliminate the need for embedded wiring and provide instant access to wiring and cabling, allowing for

quick and easy reconfiguration.

Low cost, energy efficiency and no waste.

Panels can be made out of cementitious cores, calcium sulphate, wood or aluminum.

Finish them with modular carpets, vinyl, PVC, HPL or any material that suits your project.

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AppLicATiOnsComputer Rooms

General Office EnvironmentsEquipment Rooms

Control RoomsInternet Service Provider Rooms

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cEmEnTiTiOus FLOOR sERiEsSteel Concrete Composite Raised Floor

Bare FinishAnti Static Raised Floor HPL Finish

Main StructureConductive Raised Floor PVC Finish

cALcium suLphATE FLOOR sERiEsCalcium Sulphate Raised Floor

Anti-Static Calcium Sulphate Raised Floor

wOODcORE pAnEL sERiEsHigh Density Woodcore Raised Floor

Anti-Static High-Density Woodcore Raised Floor

ALuminum AccEss FLOOR sERiEs Aluminum Shield Panel

Aluminum Perforated Panel Aluminum Grating Panel

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inTRODucTiOnBEtAFLOOR raised access floor, allows Unitech to serve both large & small projects supplying a wide range of raised access floorings, including commercial office buildings, educational facilities, data centers. All of our products are engineered and manufactured, according to BS EN 12825, DIN EN 13213.

As a result of Unitech’s dedication to quality our facilities are certified with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.

AStM D 635-98, Standard test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position, American Society for testing and Materials.

AStM D 1929-96 (2000) , Standard test Method for Determining Ignition temperature of Plastics, American Society for testing and Materials.

AStM D 2843-99, Standard test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, American Society for testing and Materials.

AStM E 84-01, Standard test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, American Society for testing and Materials.

AStM E 1354-99, Standard test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, American Society for testing and Materials.

All of our products go through rigorous certification tests. In addition, our high performance and sustainable building products contribute in acquiring LEED points.

Beta Floor products: • Assure strength, stability, consistency and efficiency. • Offer a wide range of load performance ratings with the adequate safety factors that ensure the safety of the occupants throughout the buildings' life.• Offer the widest range of factory laminated finishes.

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AppLicATiOns

HPL is available in three different thicknesses: 1.4 mm, 1.6 mm, and 1.8 mm.If you have heavy loads, you will want to definitely consider an all steel floor that is filled with concrete. these floors offer excellent rolling load protection as well as stationary equipment protection. Another consideration is the understructure. We have found that with heavy loads, it is a much safer environment when the grid is bolted. Bolting the stringers (cross-pieces) to the pedestal (floor jacks) provides a rigid grid even when floor tiles are removed.

computer Rooms

here are several reasons:• Access floors distribute heavy weights equally• Access floors manage the spaghetti of wires around computer equipment and offer a safe environment for personnel (no tripping)• Access floors manage airflow to sensitive equipment• Access floors provide grounding• Access floors provide the needed flexibility for ever changing hi-tech rooms• Service outlets cut-in easy

Most computer centers have a surface covering known as High Pressure Laminate(HPL). HPL has become the standard in computer room design because of its ease of maintenance and its unique ability to dissipate static electricity.

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general Office Environment

With the advent of mini-computers, terminals, and pc’s, the landscape of the modern office changed. No longer can we have one plug at our desk, we need a strip...make that two strips. With a minimum requirement of a personal computer at a desk, the wires in an office quickly became unmanageable and uncontrollable. And not even entered into this equation is the moving of employees throughout a building, their wires, their phones, their fax, their ethernet wiring, or modem, etc. It has different loading requirements, usually is not as high as a computer room floor, and has contemporary carpet on it.

Usually these general office floors are lighter and less expensive than mainframe type computer flooring. And if the building can accommodate raised flooring during the design and construction of the building, the owner of the building receives savings in thousands throughout the life of the building. Installing access flooring during renovations is quite common, too.

If you are constructing a building, the way to guarantee the future of your building is to install access flooring.

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Equipment Rooms

Equipment Rooms are typically defined as areas that have limited human access. Operators don’t sit in the room, the equipment does. Usually equipment rooms have limited traffic and the issue in these rooms is heavy loads, not rolling loads. the weight of the equipment that will be placed on the floor will determine the type of floor that is best suited for your application. By selecting the Equipment Room category, the Quick Selector Program will take into consideration average loads for these areas.

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control Rooms

Access floors have become an industry standard in applications for control room environments where the need to manage wiring and static is critical. Raised floors offer the flexibility in this environment to form the most efficient control rooms to manage process control operations.

here are several reasons to choose a raised floor in a control Room:• Access floors distribute heavy weights of equipment equally• Access floors manage the spaghetti of wires around control equipment and offer a safe environment for personnel (no tripping)• Access floors manage airflow to sensitive equipment• Access floors provide grounding• Access floors provide the needed flexibility for ever changing control rooms processing equipment• Access floors can be rotated, maximizing surface wear in heavy caster wear areas, extending the life of the floor• Service outlets cut-in easy.

Most control rooms have a surface covering known as High Pressure Laminate (HPL). HPL has become the standard in control room design because of its ease of maintenance and its unique ability to dissipate static electricity. One good factor about HPL is that it is resistant to many chemicals that are found in industrial environments. Carpet in working chemical plants is not recommended.

If this floor is located inside of a working plant, you will want to definitely consider using a rigid grid bolted stringer (cross-pieces) understructure system. Workers accessing under the floor never seem to put the floor components back in properly if the grid snaps (snap on stringers) in place. that is why it is highly recommended to bolt the grid, to discourage workers from disassembling the floor system.

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internet service provider

Internet Service Providers are growing at an unbelievable rate! So are their terminal servers, their news servers, their mail servers, their web servers, the servers they are co-locating, the modem pools and the list of equipment goes on and on and on.

What started for many in a back room has become the central environment, immediately demanding cooling and wire management. Fortunately, most of them can install used raised flooring that was previously installed in a mainframe computer room for a fraction of the cost. It usually doesn’t have to be the finest the quality unless they are making a showplace of the facility.

Any used or lightweight floor is perfect for an ISP application of flooring.

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clean Rooms

Clean Rooms are environments that shall be totally clean. No dust, no dirt, no particulates. the airflow is designed to take microscopic particles down off the body, usually by a grated access floor. these floors are all-aluminum and the application is highly specialized. the floors are expensive compared with mainframe type raised floors.

Clean rooms are typically found in hi-tech environments such as biomedical, microelectronic, pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities.

here are some reasons why All Aluminum Access Floors are used in clean Rooms:• they contain no ferrous materials to disrupt magnetic fields• Air flow (Perforated) panels and grates provide optimum laminar air flow• they are available in a wide selection of conductive and static-dissipative coverings or coatings to meet individual requirements• they offer excellent rolling load performance• they are lightweight for ease of personnel handling

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Rolling Load

the durability and/or deformation of an access floor system when exposed to commercially anticipated caster traffic using a specific load. Rolling loads are defined by the number of passes, size and hardness of the wheel, and the combined weight of the cart and its contents on each wheel.

these loads are typically imposed by equipment on wheels across the access floor

impact Load

the effects and/or deformation of an access floor panel and understructure, when subjected to heavy loads being dropped onto the access floor system. this is to test the maximum load that can be ?accidently? dropped onto the floor without damage to the system.

uniform Load

Uniform load is static force equally applied over the entire area of the panel and is typically imposed by stationary furniture and equipment without legs. the uniform load rating is specified in Newton?s per square metre.

supporting heavy Load

In situations where heavy loads need to be supported, it is important that all information relating to that equipment is considered before any decision is made, regarding the suitability of a specific raised floor system. In some circumstances, it will be sufficient to use a panel with a higher load rating to accommodate for the extra load. However, there are alternatives.

concentrated Load

the maximum deflection and permanent set of an access floor panel under load. When testing for a panel’s concentrated load, a 25 x 25mm2 load is applied onto the surface of the panel at its weakest point. the panel deflection and permanent set is measured by recording the indentor movement.

In a typical office building scenario, concentrated loads are typically imposed by stationary furniture and equipment with legs.

ultimate Load

the Maximum load applied onto the panel without failure. When testing for a panel’s ultimate load, a concentrated 25 x 25mm2 load is applied onto the surface of the access floor panel and this load is increased until the panel fails structurally.

this is sometimes expressed as a multiple of concentrated load and referred to as a safety factor. A minimum safety factor of two is recommended.

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2. Spreader plates can also be used in order to distribute the load evenly across a greater area. Spreader plates are generally constructed using large sheets of 25mm thick plywood.

Axial Load

Is a vertical load applied to the centre of the pedestal due to concentrated, rolling, uniform and other loads applied to the surface of the access floor panel.

seismic Load

Is a combination of vertical and lateral movement, usually in the form of earthquakes. When designing an access floor in a location with high seismic activity, it is critical to have a firm understanding of the seismic requirements of the access floor and understructure from the onset, to avoid replanning or reinstallation of an appropriate system to cater for those needs.

Overturning movement

the understructure of the access floor system is the major supporting element. As a result, careful attention needs to be paid to the type of understructure you specify for your project.

Loads that are to be considered in understructure support are:

Is a lateral load applied to the pedestal due to: Rolling load traffic Underfloor work due to cable installations

the pedestals ability to resist overturning movement is determined by: 1- Its attachment method to the structural slab 2- Size and thickness of the base plate 3- Pedestal tube size

1.Additional pedestals can be introduced in high load or high activity areas, as illustrated below:

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cEmEnTiTiOus FLOOR sERiEs

pROpERTiEs:• there are 32 reverse structural embossments , one at the

intersection (center) of each structural cup which eliminates the weak spots in the flat areas in the early design stages and it also helps in the panel’s ultimate loading capacity.

• Panels come with 90 degree deep stretch steel beam corners, filled with high strength cement. the load applied on the panel will be transferred to the panel corners before travelling through the pedestals to the sub-floor

sTEEL cOncRETE cOmpOsiTE RAisED FLOOR

sTRucTuRE:Steel raised floor is made out of good quality deep stretched steel, which is punched, spot-welded and coated by epoxy powder. It needs paraphrasing in order to clear the message they are trying to convey

FEATuREs:• 60 perimeter welds compared to 40 in earlier design, which greatly improves the panel edge loading capacity.

• the panel is put into a flatting press and checked for flatness after welding.

AppLicATiOn:Steel concrete composite in buildings, meeting rooms, and similar facilities that requires dust proof and waterproof floors.

pRODucT TypE:• BF-600 steel concrete panel • BF-601 steel concrete panel with reinforced panel edge

sizE:600×600×35mm

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unDERsTRucTuRE:BF 600 steel raised floor is installed with aluminum cross head pedestal, steel flat head pedestal, die-formed cross head pedestal and low-profile pedestal.

Aluminium cross head Steel die-formed head

Steel flat head pedestal

Low profile pedestal

1000N is equivalent to 102KG

typeSize Concentrated Load Rolling

LoadUltimate

LoadUniform

LoadFire Protection Performance

mm N(lbs) KG N N N/M2

National Standard Grade A-1

IncombustibleAStM E84-01:Flame Spread:0Smoke Density:0

BF700 600×600×35 ≥2950(700) ≥300 ≥2255 ≥8850 ≥12500

BF800 600×600×35 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

BF1000 600×600×35 ≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000

BF1250 600×600×35 ≥5560(1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

BF1500 600×600×35 ≥6665(1500) ≥680 ≥5560 ≥19995 ≥39324

BF2000 600×600×35 ≥8908(2000) ≥909 ≥7790 ≥26724 ≥52557

*500×500 panel is available*610×610 panel is available

Designed for BF-601 steel panel Panel installation to pedestal by corner lock screw

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sizE600×600×35mm

sTRucTuRE:the panel is made of high quality deep stretch coil steel sheet and SPCC steel sheet, which is punched, spot-welded and finally coated with epoxy powder. the panel is filled with foamed cement inside. After being kept for a period of time, if forms a stable support structure. the top steel sheet of the panel is stuck with anti-wear and antistatic HPL. Anti-static steel raised floor is installed with stringer and pedestal.

AppLicATiOn:Anti-static raised floor is widely used in computer rooms, communication centers, data centers, power stations, microwave communication stations, satellite ground stations, mobile communication centers, program-controlled telephone exchange centers, radio and television editorial rooms and other professional editorial command rooms. And it is also installed in production workshops of integrated circuits, computer, telecommunications, electronics and optical equipment. It can be seen in hospital operation rooms and electronic imaging examination rooms and other electrostatic sensitive industries such as military, petrochemical and other inflammable places.

AnTi sTATic RAisED FLOOR hpL Finish

St14 High tensile steel plate

Foamed cement

SPCC cold steel sheetAnti-Static covering / HPL

Conduct electricity PVC edge banded

pRODucT:High pressure laminate

BF-HP 010 BF-HP 020 BF-HP 030 BF-HP 040 BF-HP 050

BF-HP 060 BF-HP 070 BF-HP 080 BF-HP 090 BF-HP 100

FEATuREs:High pressure melamine laminate is widely used in various computer rooms and data centers. It is anti-static, anti-wear and free of pollution.

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Properties NEMA test Method NEMA test Standard Laminate ResultsElectrical Resistance NFPA99 1.0×106-2.0×1010

Static Resistance 3.4 No effect No effect

Boiling Water Resistance 3.5 No effect No effect

High temperature Resistance 3.6 Slight effect No effect

Wear Resistance 3.13 3000 cycles(min.) 3000+

Scuff Resistance 3.16 No effect No effect


LoadUltimate

LoadUniform


System Resistance


AStM E84-01:Flame Spread:0Smoke Density:0

Anti-static floor system resistance 106-1010 Ω

BF700 600×600×35 ≥2950(700) ≥300 ≥2255 ≥8850 ≥12500

BF800 600×600×35 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

BF1000 600×600×35 ≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000

BF1250 600×600×35 ≥5560(1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

BF1500 600×600×35 ≥6665(1500) ≥680 ≥5560 ≥19995 ≥39324

BF2000 600×600×35 ≥8908(2000) ≥909 ≥7790 ≥26724 ≥52557

LAminATE pERFORmAncE spEciFicATiOns:

*610×610 panel is available

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ConductiveBlack Edge trim

High PressureLaminate High Pressure

Laminate

ConductiveBlack Edge trim

hpL FinishED wiTh BLAck cOnDucTivE pvc EDgE TRim AROunD

hpL pAnEL wiTh F EDgE TRim“F” edge trim is inserted in between the steel panel and the surface finish.the inserted “F” edge trim is very firm and stable. HPL panel with “F” edge makes perfect installation effect with tiny seam, which can be applied to high-grade computer room.

hpL pAnEL wiTh F EDgE TRimHPL Panel with imprinted edge trim, it looks similar to panels with PVC edge trim after installation.

hpL FinishED wiThOuT EDgE TRimFor HPL panel without edge trim, thicker top and bottom steel sheet is applied. It leaves very tiny seam during floor installation as the panel is without edge trim. this panel can be installation in top grade computer room and equipment room.

Decorative Finish with Black

Border Smart trim

Clear High Wear Surface

Layered High Pressure Laminate Core

with edge trim

with imprinted edge trim

new design F edge trim

without edge trim Conductive Copper

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cOnDucTivE RAisED FLOOR pvc Finish

sizE:600×600×35mm spEciFicATiOn:the steel panel is stuck with conductive PVC vinyl tile, which forms permanent conductive system. the marbling appearance of the PVC tile provides an outstanding decorative effect. Conductive PVC raised floor is widely applied in telecommunication room, power station, computer room, electrical control room and other anti-static requiring places.

AppLicATiOn:• Electronics workshop/Manufacturing plant• Big computer room / computer server room• Clean room• Packaging workshop• telecommunication room• Hospital equipment room

FEATuREs:• High conductivity• Anti chemical corrosion

610x610 panel is available

Performance Conductive Static Dissipative

Electrical Resistance 2.5x104 Ω to 108 106 Ω to 108 Ω

Static Resistance 2.5x104 Ω to 108 Ω

Boiling Water Resistance 5000 to 0 V in<0.2 sec

5000 to 0 V in<0.2 sec

PVC sizes: 60cmx60cm, 30cmx30cm. Custom size if requested

BF-PV 010 BF-PV 020 BF-PV 030 BF-PV 040 BF-PV 050 BF-PV 060

BF-PV 120BF-PV 110BF-PV 100BF-PV 090BF-PV 080BF-PV 070


LoadUltimate

LoadUniform


System Resistance


AStM E84-01:Flame Spread:0Smoke Density:0

Anti-static floor system resistance 106-1010 Ω

BF700 600×600×35 ≥2950(700) ≥300 ≥2255 ≥8850 ≥12500

BF800 600×600×35 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

BF1000 600×600×35 ≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000

BF1250 600×600×35 ≥5560(1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

BF1500 600×600×35 ≥6665(1500) ≥680 ≥5560 ≥19995 ≥39324

BF2000 600×600×35 ≥8908(2000) ≥909 ≥7790 ≥26724 ≥52557


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EC encapsulated calcore without corner lock

EC-CL encapsulated calcore with corner lock

A.Encapsulated calcium sulphate panel specification

sTRucTuREEncapsulated calcium sulphate panel consists of high-strength calcium sulphate (calcium silicate or cement particle board) core. top and bottom steel sheet is bonded to the core with profiled edges.

FEATuREs• Full steel encasement and good sealing.• Elaborated made, high dimension accuracy and smooth floor surface.• Good loading capacity and strong impact loading capacity.• Environmental friendly and free of pollution.• Water-proof, fire-proof, antisepsis and sound insulation.

cALcium suLphATERAisED FLOOR

Calcium Sulphate Raised Installation without StringerCalcium Sulphate Raised Installation with Stringer

insTALLATiOn

sizE:600×600×28mm 600×600×30mm

pAnEL TypE: • EC Loose lay encapsulated calcium sulphate panel • EC-CL Screw down encapsulated calcium Sulphate panel

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sizE:600×600×28mm 600×600×30mm

pAnEL TypE: • P-EC-B Bare calcium Sulphate panel with PVC band edge without corner-lock• P-EC-CL Bare calcium Sulphate panel with PVC band edge with corner-lock

sTRucTuREBare calcium sulphate panel consists of high-strength calcium sulphate (calcium silicate or cement particle board) core, steel sheet is bonded to the top and bottom surface of the core. PVC edging strip is glued to each edge of the panel.

AppLicATiOn:Calcium sulphate raised floor can be installed in 5A grade in intelligent buildings, meeting rooms, audio visual teaching rooms, office buildings, exhibition rooms, and banks.

B.Bare calcium sulphate panel with pvc Band Edge

Product typeSize Concentrated Load Rolling

LoadUltimate

LoadUniform


System Resistance


AStME84-01:Flame Spread:0Smoke Density:0

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EC-CL

P-EC-BP-EC-CL

CS800 600×600×28 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

CS1000600×600×28*

≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000600×600×30

CS1250 600×600×30* ≥5560(1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

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1000N is equivalent to 102KG*Steel sheet on top and bottom of the core material

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Anti-static calcium sulphate Raised Floor

Anti-static cover

Band edge

Calcium sulphate core

Galvanized steel sheet

Anti-static calcium sulphate raised floor: anti-static calcium Sulphate panel with PVC band edge, anti-static calcium Sulphate panel with PVC edge trim.

c. Anti-static calcium sulphate panel with pvc Band Edge

sizE:600×600×30mm 600×600×32mm

pAnEL TypE: P-EC anti-static calcium Sulphate panel with PVC band edge

FEATuREs: • Good loading capacity, strong impact loading capacity and good conductivity.• Elaborated made, high dimension accuracy and excellent interchangeability.• Good sealing and water-proof.• Fire proof, antisepsis and sound proof.• Presentable and decorative effect not to forget to mention that it makes walking a pleasant experience.• Environmentally friendly.

sTRucTuRE:P-EC anti-static calcium Sulphate panel consists of high-strength calcium Sulphate (calcium silicate or cement particle board) core. HPL or PVC is bonded to the top of the core and the bottom of the core is bonded with a steel sheet. PVC edging strip is glued to each edge of the panel.

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D. Encased calcium sulphate panel with pvc Edge Trim

sizE:600×600×28mm

pAnEL TypE: B-EC encased calcium Sulphate panel with HPL with PVC edge trim

sTRucTuRE:B-EC anti-static calcium Sulphate panel is encased with galvanized steel sheet on top and bottom, high-strength calcium Sulphate (calcium silicate or cement particle board) as the core material. the top steel is stuck with HPL or PVC with PVC edge trim inserted.

AppLicATiOn:Anti-static calcium Sulphate raised floor is widely used in telecommunication rooms, power stations, computer rooms, factories, clean rooms and other places that require anti-static.


LoadUltimate

LoadUniform


System Resistance


National Standard Grade A-1

IncombustibleAStME84-01;

Flame Spread:0Smoke Density:0

Conductive :R<106ΩStatic

dissipative:106-1010Ω

P-EC

CS800 600×600×30 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

CS1000 600×600×30* ≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000

CS1250 600×600×32 ≥5560(1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

B-ECCS1000 600×600×28 ≥4450 (1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000

CS1250 600×600×28 ≥5560 (1250) ≥567 ≥4450 ≥16680 ≥33000

*Steel sheet on top and bottom of the core material

Calcium Sulphate panel wooden finish


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High-density woodcore raised floor: Encapsulated woodcore panel, bare woodcore panel with PVC band edge.

sizE: 600×600×28mm 600×600×30mm

pAnEL TypE:• EW loose lay encapsulated woodcore panel without corner-lock• EW - CL screwdown encapsulated woodcore panel with corner-lock

FEATuREs: • Patent product and perfect structure.• Full steel encasement, good sealing and water-proof.• Light weight, less noise and comfortable when walking through.• High dimension accuracy and excellent interchangeability. • Good loading capacity and strong impact loading capacity.• It has a good decorative effect.

sTRucTuRE:Woodcore raised floor is encapsulated to provide full steel encasement with high quality galvanized steel sheet on a top and bottom. High-density particle board as the core material.

high-Density woodcore Raised Floor

A. Encapsulated woodcore panel Galvanized steel

Galvanized steel

Laminated tile

Chipboard Core

High DensityChipboard Core

Galvanized Steel/ Aluminum Foil

Edge Beading

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sizE: 600×600×30mm 600×600×40mm

pAnEL TypE:• P-EW-B loose lay woodcore panel with PVC band edge without corner-lock • P-EW-CL screwdown woodcore panel with PVC band edge with corner-lock

sTRucTuRE:P-EW-B and P-EW-CL woodcore panel consists of high-density particle board with beveled edges to the bottom surface which is a bonded steel sheet. Steel sheet is bonded to the top surface of the core. PVC edging strip is glued to each edge of the panel.

AppLicATiOnHigh-density woodcore raised floor can be installed in 5A grade intelligent building, meeting room, audio-visual teaching room, and high-grade hotel.

B. Bare woodcore panel with hpL And pvc Band Edge


LoadUltimate

LoadUniform


System Resistance


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EWEW-CL

WP800 600×600×28 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

WP1000600×600×28*

≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000600×600×30

P-EW-BP-EW-CL

WP800 600×600×30 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

WP1000600×600×30*

≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000600×600×40

1000N is equivalent to 102KG*Steel sheet on top and bottom of the core material

Band edge

High density fire proof board

Galvanized steel sheet

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Anti-static high-density woodcore raised floor: anti-static high-density woodcore panel with PVC band edge, anti-static woodcore panel with PVC edge trim.

sizE: 600×600×30mm 600×600×40mm

pAnEL TypE:P-EW

sTRucTuRE:Anti-static woodcore panel consists of high-density particle board. Steel sheet (or aluminum sheet) is bonded to the bottom of the particle board. HPL or PVC is stuck to the top of the particle board with PVC edging strip glued to each edge of the panel.

c. Anti-static high-Density woodcore

Anti-static high-Density woodcore Raised Floor

Anti-static cover

Band edge

High density fire proof board

FEATuREs:• Light weight, less noise and comfortable when walking through.• High dimension accuracy, smooth floor surface and excellent interchangeability.• Good loading capacity, strong impact loading capacity and good conductivity.• Good sealing and water-proof.• Elaborated made and has a good decorative effect.

AppLicATiOn:Anti-static high-density woodcore raised floor can be installed in telecommunications, electronics, microelectronics, pharmaceutical and other industry program-control rooms, computer rooms, power stations, factory clean rooms and other places that requires anti-static features.

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D. Encased woodcore panel with hpL And pvc Edge Trim

sizE:600×600×28mm

pAnEL TypE:BF-EW anti-static woodcore panel with HPL and PVC edge trim

sTRucTuRE:BF-EW panel encased with top and bottom steel sheet. High-density particle board is the core material. the top steel sheet is stuck with anti-static HPL or conductive PVC and PVC edge trim inserted to each edge of the panel.

Product type

Size Concentrated Load RollingLoad

Ultimate Load

Uniform Load

Fire Protection

Performance

System Resistance


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Conductive :R< 106Ω

Static dissipative:106-1010Ω

BF-EWBF-EW-

CL

WP800 600×600×30 ≥3550(800) ≥363 ≥2950 ≥10650 ≥16500

WP1000600×600×30*

≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000600×600×40

BF-EW WP1000 600×600×28 ≥4450(1000) ≥454 ≥3560 ≥13350 ≥23000*Steel sheet on top and bottom of the core material

spEciFicATiOns:


insTALLATiOn:Anti-static woodcore raised floor is installed with stringer and pedestal. Stringer is installed to the pedestal head by stringer screws, and panel is laid to the installed stringer frame with height adjustable pedestal.

AppLicATiOn:Anti-static woodcore raised floor can be installed in telecommunications, electronics, microelectronics, pharmaceutical and other industry program-control rooms, computer rooms, power stations, factory clean room and other anti-static requiring places.

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Aluminum Access Floor

Aluminum shield panel

sTRucTuRE: Aluminum shield panel is die-casted by pure aluminum ingot. It is anti-corrosion and high mechanical strength. this panel can be epoxy powder coated or nickel chrome plated. Both finishes make the panel gentle glow, anti-corrosion and anti-wear.

Aluminum panel with HPL or PVC without edge trim Aluminum panel with HPL or PVC with corner-lock

FEATuREs:• New original design with high dimension accuracy.• Light weight, high density and good loading capacity.• Waterproof, fireproof, anti-corrosion, anti-magnetic, environment friendly and non radiant.• Stable structure and never deflects, good conductivity.• Recyclable and economical.

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Aluminum grating panel

FEATuREs:Aluminum perforated panel is the industry's only air flow panel that allows adjustment in terms of thickness to sit flush with the adjacent solid panels. the HPL series has a free area of 10%~ 25% and comes with or without sliding dampers.

Aluminum perforated with HPL or PVC with corner-lock

AppLicATiOn: 50% Aluminum Grating panel is widely used in clean rooms (e.g. top class air clean laboratory, semi conductor workshops and hospital operation rooms)

Aluminum perforated panel

Aluminum perforated with HPL or PVC without edge trim

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steel stringer573×21×30/32 mm

Long steel stringer1173×21×30/32 mm

heavy Duty pedestal Extra heavy Duty pedestal

Ф25, Ф28, Ф32

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Aluminum Air grille with DamperSize: 480×170 mm

450×150 mm

Air Diffuser

Round plastic grommet50mm diameter, 75mm diameter, 100mm diameter and 125mm diameter.

Electric socket

single (Double) cup panel Lifter

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sTAnDARD insTALLATiOns DETAiLs

standard construction with stringers

standard construction without stringers

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standard perimeter Detail

cantilevering pedestal on support plate

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cantilevering perimeter panel without Edge support

cantilevering perimeter panel with Edge support

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partition wall supported on structural slab

partition wall supported on Raised Floorno plenum Barrier

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partition wall supported on Raised Floor with Firebarrier

partition wall supported on Raised Floor with Acoustic Barrier

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Bridging Over Obstruction using pedestal

Bridging Over Obstruction using spreader Beam

Bridging Over void

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Expansion Joint Detail

Typical step construction

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Typical Ramp construction

cutout Dimensions

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Typical Electrical Box cutout

Typical Air grille cutout

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RAisED AccEss FLOORing mOsTFREquEnTLy AskED quEsTiOns

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what is a raised access floor system?

A raised access floor comprises of load bearing floor panels laid in a horizontal grid supported by adjustable vertical pedestals to provide an under floor space for the housing and distribution of services. the floor panels are readily removable to allow quick access to the under floor services.

what are the key components of a raised access floor system?

the key components of a raised access flooring system can be defined as follows:

FLOOR pAnEL this is the horizontal load bearing component of a raised floor. It is normally 600 x 600 mm (industry standard module size) but can be 500 x 500 mm.

these floor panels will be supplied as either bare finished to accept a carpet tile finish on site / marble tile finish or, with a factory bonded finish such as: HPL, PVC or Vinyl.

pEDEsTALthis is the complete vertical, adjustable supporting structure to the raised floor panels. the pedestals are normally bonded to the sub floor using an epoxy resin based adhesive with mechanical fixings also provided if required. the pedestal assembly provides vertical adjustment of 30-40 mm to allow the raised floor to be installed flat and level despite undulations in the sub floor. the pedestal head provides panel location and also when required a means of fixing the panel to the pedestal head. .

sTRingERthis is a horizontal component that connects pedestals together. It connects to the pedestal head and is used to provide additional lateral support at greater floor height and/or increase the structural performance of the raised floor system

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where is a raised access floor used?

Raised access flooring is used today in a wide range of situations where there is a significant level of building services. Examples include: Financial and insurance officesgovernment officesgeneral administration buildings

where the use of computer/telecom equipment is widspread?

call centersData processing centersTelecom switch centersDistribution centersEducational Facilities schools, universities, libraries, research and development etc.Retail Facilitiesindustries requiring clean Room Facilities such as for electronic and pharmaceutical.

why use a raised access floor?

A raised access floor is used to provide a means of providing a void below floor level which is capable of ensuring building services are available at their required destination. These services will typically include the following: Electrical power Data Telecom Environmental control/air conditioning Fire detection and suppression security water and Drainage.

the use of a raised access floor will allow quick and easy access to these services for maintenance reasons. Also in today›s modern office environment Churn is a major issue. that is the number of times that the office layout has to be modified to cater for changing requirements brought about by new technology, new personnel or new tenants to a building.

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what are the benefits of using a raised access floor?

Raised access floors are used extensively to provide the following benefits: Quick and easy access to the ever increasing volume of power, data and telecom services found within a modern building.

the underfloor void or cavity depth is often used as a large duct for HVAC systems.

In speculative buildings premises need to be adaptable for the needs of incoming occupiers.

Once occupied offices need to cater for office Churn and lend themselves to new office organizations and layouts with the redirection of services that implies.

Accessibility is a major consideration. People want easy access to the services for maintenance, rerouting or upgrading with as little disruption as possible to the work process.

what are the alternatives to using a raised

access floor?

The alternatives are: Suspended ceilings. High level trunking runs are above the ceiling and services drop down at the required locations through service poles. However any relocation, maintenance etc is at high level thus causing major disruption to the office area.

Pre-cast trunking. this method was common in the 1970s. Steel trunking is cast into the structural slab or topping screed along pre-defined runs. No flexibility to cater for future changes.

Skirting and Dado trunking. Steel or plastic trunking which runs around the perimeters of individual rooms. Adequate for small rooms but very limited for larger areas, also limited cable capacity.

Furniture. Specialist furniture which encompasses in-built service runs. Expensive and limited to vicinity of furniture runs.

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what types of raised access floor are

available?

There are two basic groups of raised access floorsystem available each with their own advantages:Gravity held or loose lay products. Here the floor panels rest on the pedestal head. the panels are held in place by their weight with lateral location providing engagement between panel and pedestal head. these systems allow very quick and easy access to the floor void and the panels can be readily finished with factory bonded finishes.

Lock down or screw down products. In this case the floor panel is screwed or locked directly to the pedestal head thereby holding the panel in place and also providing lateral location. this system provides a very solid and rock free floor with quick and easy access to the floor void. However these systems cannot accept factory bonded finishes.

what is the construction of a floor panel?

steel/cementitious panels Here a structural steel shell comprising of a flat steel top and a profiled steel base are welded together to form a hollow shell. this shell is then filled with a foamed cement based core to give a panel that gives good structural performance in conjunction with excellent fire performance. In certain cases the hollow unfilled steel shell will provide a floor panel that gives suitable structural performance although its acoustic performance is limited.

calcium sulphate panelsCalcium sulphate panels are immensely strong and versatile. they are ideal for raised floor areas requiring continuous or hard finishes such as stone or large format porcelain. this robust partial-access raised floor system makes it easy to run services under the floor while its tongue and groove design means that it is flat and smooth once installed. Calcium sulphate panels are non-combustible with excellent structural and physical properties. they exhibit a high standard of acoustic and fire resistant properties.

woodcore panelsthis panel construction comprises of a high density particle board core that is encased by galvanized steel laminated to the particle board by a structural polyurethane or epoxy resin adhesive. this construction type is capable of providing high strength and good fire and acoustic performance. By varying the thickness of the steel sheet and the strength of the chipboard core a wide range of structural performance is available.

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what are stringers and why use them?

Stringers are introduced for various reasons each with their own specific design.

Bolt on stringersthese are screwed into the pedestal head and are designed as structural components and as such increase the structural performance of the raised floor system. they will also provide increased lateral stability.

perimeter stringersthese provide additional support to cut panels around the perimeters if required by the project specification

what level of services is anticipated under the raised access floor?

the anticipated use of the basic space in which the raised access floor is to be used will determine the projected level of power, data, telecom, HVAC and other services that will be located under the raised access floor. this information can then be used to determine the cavity depth required under the raised floor and hence the finished floor height which will then be used in specifying the raised access floor system.

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what are the anticipated structuralrequirements of the raised access flooring in terms of static loads, rolling loads and pedestrian traffic?

It is important at an early stage in the consideration of a raised access floor that a detailed assessment is made of the likely loadings that will be imposed on the floor surface. these loadings need to be assessed in terms of:

static Loads: uniformly distributed loads concentrated loads Dynamic loadsRolling loads vehicle configuration and weight

pedestrian traffic: Areas of high traffic need to be determined. this information can then be used to determine the structural requirements of the raised access floor.

Are there any standards governing the use of raised access floors?

In August 2001 a European Standard was issued after several years of consultation between all the European manufacturers and was adopted as a British Standard in November 2001, BS EN 12825 . the use of this standard is increasing as it provides specifiers with increased flexibility. this specification classifies raised flooring products by their structural performance. Installation issues are clarified by the Access Flooring Association Code of Practice.

Other standards regularly in use are:CISCA the North American specification which often travels with either the American client or American architects and is regularly used internationally. this is an industry driven specification and test method which is based upon individual component testing.

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what type of surface finishes are available?

The following range of floor finishes is available:

Bare finish Here the floor panel will not be finished with a surface covering. the surface of the panel will normally be the epoxy powder coated steel top sheet. this bare finished raised floor will normally be covered on site by the application of loose lay carpet tiles. Factory applied finishes:The following finishes can be supplied factory bonded to the appropriate floor panel:vinyl Anti static vinyl static conductive vinyl Linoleum high pressure laminate Rubber carpet wood in various forms marble stone, ceramic tiles. Other finishes may be available after evaluation.

what range of finished floor heights (FFh) is available?

Using standard pedestals finished floor heights from 75 mm to 1200 mm are achievable. Bespoke solutions for lower and higher options are available. As a general rule above a finished floor height of 300 mm stringers will be introduced to provide additional lateral stability.

what is the exact definition of finished floor height?

the finished floor height (FFH) is defined as “the nominal vertical dimension from the specified sub floor level to the specified finished floor level.

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how is a raised access floor installed?

With regard to the physical installation of the raised access floor within a basic space there are two main issues: Finished floor height and level. Within a single floor area a bench mark will be agreed between the floor installer and the main contractor. this bench mark will be directly related to the building bench mark. this will determine the height to which the raised access floor will be installed. the raised floor will be installed level to this BM by the use of rotating laser.

Set out of the raised access floor system. the set out of the raised access floor is an important aspect in ensuring that the raised floor operates satisfactorily throughout its anticipated life span. Depending on the size and shape of specific floor areas and size and location of any obstacles on the sub-floor a range of solutions can be sought. Raised access flooring panels are cut on site to fit at perimeter walls therefore a best fit situation can be sought using the appropriate floor panel module size. Ideally the setting out of the panels and pedestalscan be coordinated by:

working in line with other building modules to avoid regular obstructions. working out from the centre of an area. working to column centers.

Cut panels should ideally be cut just under a full panel width or a half panel width in order to minimize waste. Cut panels of less than 150 mm width should be avoided in order to maintain structural integrity. When it is not possible to avoid small cut panels the following solutions are available:

In-board cutting, the principle of maximizing the size of a cut panel by additionally cutting the last field panel adjacent to the perimeter. On certain product ranges and structural grades oversize panels are available as an alternative to the above.

what are the site requirements?

the following site conditions are required for the installation of a raised access floor: Dry and watertight areas at a temperature above 40° and a humidity below 75 % RH. this is required for both the installation works and also for material storage.

sub floor to be in the following condition: Free from wet or dry contamination. Able to accept epoxy resin pedestal adhesive and if required mechanical fixings. Any holes, joint lines etc in higher level sub floors should be sealed in order to prevent floor sealer leaking through to the level below.

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the sub floor should be structurally strong enough to support the raised access floor and the environment it supports. the sub floor is required to be structurally strong enough to allow the storage of raised floor materials prior to installation

the surface of the concrete sub floor should ideally be of a medium tamp finish in order to give a reasonably flat surface without inducing the formation of weak surface laitance. A power float finish will normally give a excessively smooth surface which will prevent the dust sealer and the epoxy resin pedestal adhesive obtaining a good key and hence good bond onto the floor surface. In order to achieve a good bond onto a power float finish the subfloor will require to be suitably prepared by mechanical means which will remove weak surface laitance and provide a suitable surface for the application of floor sealer and pedestal adhesive.

will the raised access floor require to be electrically earthed and how is this achieved ?

In most cases due to steel used in its construction the raised access floor will require to be earthed in line with local conditions.

how to avoid problems associated with raised access floors?

As the raised access floor performs a critical function within the working office environment faults with the system can cause problems from simple annoyance through to major disruption. Many faults are rectifiable to a varying degree, however it is essential to consider the following key factors to prevent such occurrences.

causes: • Use of inappropriate products and/or solutions. • Use of inappropriate class or grade of raised access floor. • Poor quality products and/or installation. • Raised access floor not lifted and replaced in accordance with manufacturer›s instructions.• Lack of appropriate maintenance.

Effects: • Movement, rocking and squeaking of floor panels. • Difficulty in removing and replacing panels. • The floor may require modification in order to perform satisfactorily. • Areas of floor or the complete floor may require replacement.• Possible floor collapse with likely damage and injury.

In order to avoid the problems outlined it is important that the raised access floor be correctly specified at the outset. this specification should include not only the product requirements but also the installation requirements. Once installed the raised floor must be maintained correctly in line with the manufacturer›s instructions.

how should a raised access floor be used?

Raised access flooring panels should only be lifted using the correct lifting device i.e. vacuum lifter or spiked carpet lifter. Panels should be lifted vertically with no hinging movement. Panels should be replaced in a vertical movement ensuring that the panel is seated on the pedestals correctly. Only single rows of panels should be lifted at any one time so as not to leave pedestals independent of panels, as they are prone to damage.

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