As a general guide, selection of the appropriate raised access flooring system can be by general description
of the area.
The guide chart shown below is based upon our experience to date.However we recommend
that due consideration be given to the project specifications of the project, i.e. anticipated raised floor loadings
and height requirements in every case.
Building
Type |
Panel Type |
Understructure
Type |
Typical Floor Height |
Coverings |
Standard |
Heavy Duty |
Wire/Cable |
Wire/Cable/Air |
General Office |
FS100
MC125 |
FS200 |
Quick-Loc ® |
2 1/2" - 6" |
12" - 18" |
Carpet Tile
Specialty Covering |
Service Corridors |
FS300 |
FS400
FS500 |
Combination
Bolted Stringer
& Corner-lock |
2 1/2" - 6" |
12" - 18" |
HPL with
Smart-Trim ® |
Computer Rooms |
FS100
S125
AF200
MC125 |
FS200
AF200 |
Bolted Stringer |
N/A |
12" - 24" |
HPL with
Smart-Trim ® |
Internet
Data Center
Telecom Switch Room |
FS100
S125
AF200
MC125 |
FS200
AF200 |
Bolted Stringer |
N/A |
12" - 24" |
HPL with
Smart-Trim ® |
Electrical/Telecom Closet |
FS100
S125 |
FS200 |
Bolted Stringer |
6" - 12" |
N/A |
HPL with
Smart-Trim ® |
Lobbies |
FS300 |
FS400
FS500 |
Combination
Bolted Stringer
& Corner-lock |
2 1/2" - 6" |
12" - 18" |
Carpet Tile
Specialty Covering |
Casinos |
FS300 |
FS400
FS500 |
Combination
Bolted Stringer
& Corner-lock |
6" - 12" |
12" - 18" |
Carpet Tile
Specialty Covering |
Educational |
FS100
MC125 |
FS200 |
Quick-Loc ® |
2 1/2" - 6" |
12" - 18" |
Carpet Tile
Specialty Covering |
Print Rooms |
FS300 |
FS400
FS500 |
Bolted Stringer |
6" - 12" |
12" - 18" |
Vinyl Tile
Rubber Tile |
Call Centers |
FS100
MC125 |
FS200 |
Quick-Loc ® |
6" - 18" |
12" - 18" |
Carpet Tile |
Trading Floors |
FS200 |
FS300 |
Bolted Stringer |
6" - 12" |
12" - 24" |
Carpet Tile |
Retail |
FS100 |
FS200 |
Quick-Loc ® |
2 1/2" - 6" |
12" - 18" |
Vinyl
Specialty Coverings |
Cleanrooms |
AF500 |
AF500 |
Bolted Stringer |
6" - 12" |
12" - 24" |
HPL with
Smart-Trim ® |
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