Raised Access Floor Panels

The Raised Floor System

The raised floor is a system composed of modular panels, combined with a galvanized steel supporting structure.

The panels can have different types of core (chipboard or inert) and top covering (plastic laminate, resilient, gres of ceramic, parquet, marble). There is also the possibility of choosing panels without top covering, suitable for loose – lay coverings that allow the inspection.Each panel has a perimeter protection which guarantees both a perfect junction and an easy handling.

The structure, easy to install, is composed of various heights supports (from 3 cm to more than 100 cm) and from stringers whose dimensions vary according to the load required. The performances of the system depend on both components (panel and structure) which comply with precise regulations in terms of resistance and reaction to fire, load-bearing capacity, antistatic properties and acoustic insulation.

Panels

Raised Access Floor Panels

The panels are the main part of the raised floor system, at the same time helping to ensure the designed load resistance and determining the aesthetic characteristics of the space.

Each panel consists of four elements:

  1. Top covering, the element that characterizes the appearance of the finished floor. Available in a wide range of materials and colors.

  2. Panel core, the structure the panel is made of, which determines the load-bearing characteristics and fire performance. It can be made of various kinds of materials in various thicknesses.

  3. Edge trim, in high mechanical, thermal resistant and antisqueak ABS. It covers the perimeter of the panel, protecting it from accidental hits. It guarantees a perfect junction between panels, for an easy handling and repositioning.

  4. Bottom covering, of various types:

  • anti-dust primer (only for calcium sulphate panels).

  • aluminum foil, 0.05 mm thick, contributing good protection against the possible humidity under the floor.

  • galvanized steel sheet, 0.4 mm thick, ensuring protection against humidity and improving the panel’s mechanical resistance.

    The standard size of Nesite panels is 60x60 cm but, upon request, customized dimensions can be supplied.

Chipboard

Good footfall comfort
Discreet acoustic comfort
Good load capacity
Fire resistance: 30 min
Interchangeable panels that are easy to remove
Wide range of top coverings
Its light weight, low cost, ease of processing, simple and economical installation, combined with good technical characteristics, make the chipboard core the most requested and used in the market. The element that defines the mechanical qualities of this material is its density.
Nesite uses exclusively FSC® chipboard in class E1 (according to EN 717-2) for its panels, with very low formaldehyde emissions and high density 730 kg/m3.
It’s available in two thickness:
  • 28 mm, used when a high load capacity is not required;
  • 38 mm, the most requested thickness due to its good performance and complete certification.

Calcium Sulphate

Good footfall comfort

Discreet acoustic comfort

Good load capacity

Fire resistance: 30 min

Interchangeable panels that are easy to remove

Wide range of top coverings

Its light weight, low cost, ease of processing, simple and economical installation, combined with good technical characteristics, make the chipboard core the most requested and used in the market. The element that defines the mechanical qualities of this material is its density.

Nesite uses exclusively FSC® chipboard in class E1 (according to EN 717-2) for its panels, with very low formaldehyde emissions and high density 730 kg/m3.

It’s available in two thickness:

  • 28 mm, used when a high load capacity is not required;

  • 38 mm, the most requested thickness due to its good performance and complete certification.

Sintered Metal

Very high footfall comfort

Good acoustic comfort

Excellent load capacity

Completely fireproof and waterproof

Reduced thickness: only 25 mm, including gres covering

The panel with sintered material core is born as an innovative solution for outdoor or high humidity areas, but it is also an excellent solution for the indoor spaces.

This type of panel is composed of a core of inert and inorganic material, with a very high density (2200 kg/m3), sintered at very high temperatures. Thermal shock resistant, non-absorbent (0,05% water absorption), frost-proof.

The fire reaction of the panel core is in class A1, according to EN13501-1. The top covering is available in ceramic or stone materials.

Thanks to its excellent characteristics, can be installed in outdoor areas in direct contact with the atmospheric agents, to guarantee unparalleled durability and long life.

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