MASTERBOOK - Topfloor · 2018. 11. 18. · The panels of a raised access floor has to be manufactured with dimensions which enable their interchangeability. Deviations of dimensions

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TOPFLOOR PLANS, PRODUCES AND PROPOSES A NEW GENERATION OF RAISED ACCESS FLOORS COMPOSED BY TRADITIONAL HI-QUALITY ACCESS FLOORS AND INNOVATIVE ENCAPSULATED PANELS WITH CHIPBOARD AND CALCIUM SULPHATE CORE.THANKS TO AN INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TOPFLOOR PANELS ARE SYNONYMOUS OF QUALITY.

Index

14 PANELS W SERIES

W30 LZ Chipboard 28 mm + Steel Sheet

16

W40 Chipboard 38 mm

17

W40 LZ Chipboard 38 mm + Steel Sheet

18

25 PANELS GW SERIES

GWTSteel Encapsulated Chipboard Core

26

GWISteel Encapsulated Calcium Sulphate Core

27

GWI/SSteel Encapsulated Calcium Sulphate Core

28

19 PANELS FF SERIES

FF35/30Calcium Sulphate 30 mm

20

FF35/30LZ Calcium Sulphate 30mm + Steel Sheet

21

FF35Calcium Sulphate 34mm

22

FF35LZCalcium Sulphate 34mm Thickness + Steel Sheet

23

The Company 2

Our Numbers 3

Raised Access Floors™ Certification 5

European Standard EN12825 6

The Product Range 8

The Components of the Raised Access Floor 10

The Structures 11

Panels Core 14 Corner Lock System 29

Coverings 30

The Loose-lay Coverings 35

How to choose 36

Accessories 37

Installation and Maintenance 39

Portfolio 41

Certifications 47

M A S T ERB O O K 1

The Company

TOPFLOOR group is an European leader in the field of raised access floor production.The company was founded by a group of technicians in 1986. It grew up in time and now it has two highly automated production lines, one specialized in standard panels and the other in encapsulated panels: with more than thirty years of experience TOPFLOOR group is able to offer the most wide and innovative range of raised systems on the market. During these years the company produced more than five millions square meters of raised floor and exported in 25 nations. The research on different typology of products and special finishes generated a new concept of raised floor finally suitable even for those environment traditionally not considering the use of this system. Innovative productions lines, Italian design, together with a careful pre and post selling service guarantee high quality and total reliability.

All the TOPFLOOR products are made in Italy as the manufacturing plants are in Carsoli (AQ), 50 km far from Rome.

M A S T ERB O O K2

Our Numbers

Topfloor worldwide

5.000

1986founded inwe produce

350.000

900973.000

panels

/year

/hourpanels productionareaCARSOLI (AQ)

m2

m2

Hong Kong

Japan

Middle East

Europe

Caribbean

South America

We export to over25 countries

+60%increase in turnover *

* 2014-2016

M A S T ERB O O K 3

Raised Access Floors

Flexible SpaceModern office environment requires flexibility and accessibility. Raised access flooring is used to meet these requirements by creating a plenum space where high concentrations of power/data cabling and other mechanical services can be concealed under the walking surface. These subfloor services remain easily accessible due to the modular design of the raised access floor system, thus providing flexibility for quick and easy layout changes, installation of new equipment or repair and maintenance.

Product ApplicationsThe evolution in the raised floor industry has widened the application range from the original computer areas to bank counters, expo stands, shopping centres, hotel halls, pubs, hospitals, surgeries, industrial production sites, data processing centres, clean rooms, recording studios, casinos, dance floors stages, bowling alleys, museums and in the restoration of historical sites. Nowadays, raised floors can be also used in modern houses where domestic innovations need a continuous evolution of layout.

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Environmental respect and leedtm certification

Green DesignGreen design has a strong positive impact on public health and environment, reducing at the same time operating costs, enhancing building and organizational marketability, potentially increasing occupant productivity and helping to create a sustainable community. Through an Eco-Design approach it is possible to integrate and control environmental aspects directly at the design stage, considering the whole life-cycle of construction sites, from the purchasing of raw materials to the production and final disposal of materials.

What is LEEDTMLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating systems developed by USGBC to evaluate the impact of buildings on people’s lives and on the health of the planet. Since 1999 the LEED Green Building Rating System for New Construction has been helping professionals to improve the quality of buildings and their impact on the environment.LEED promotes a whole building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.LEED system is voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven, based on accepted energy and environmental principles, striking a balance between established practices and emerging concepts.

TOPFLOOR and LEEDTMTOPFLOOR raised access floor is one of the most innovative products that can help to improve environmental capability of buildings, according to the characteristics of all its components, the sources of materials and the certifications of its suppliers.The TOPFLOOR system creates an high performance and sustainable indoor environment that help to satisfy a variety of requirements as for maintaining highquality clean air, improving personal comfort control, attenuating noise, responding to organizational and technological changes quickly and easily, reducing material and energy usage and supporting the overall aesthetic value of the facility. TOPFLOOR access floor system can contribute to the achievement of numerous credits for LEED-NC certification, helping to achieve prerequisites and accumulating points in the following areas:- Energy & Atmosphere- Materials & Resources- Indoor Environmental Quality- Innovation in Design

In particular, TOPFLOOR panels are the best in class for their ecologic profile, according to their high loading performances and low weight and energy consumption during their whole life-cycle.

Recycled Content W40 FF35 GWT GWI GWI/S

Weight of the finished panel 9,8 kg 19,2 kg 10,3 kg 15,2 kg 17,5 kg

Weight of the core 9,6 kg 19 kg 6,8 kg 11,6 kg 14,6 kg

Percentage of recycled content of the core 100% 50% 100% 50% 50%

Percentage of recycled content of the finished panel 98% 49% 66% * 38% 42%

LEED MR Credit 4.1 requirement > 10%

LEED MR Credit 4.2 requirement > 20%

*The same amount of the recycled content (66%) in weight is from rapidly renewable sources and the chipboard core has an FSC certification issued by the Ecological Panel Consortium, according to LEED MR Credit 6 and 7.

Topfloor produce with chipboard (E1) and calcium sulphate from

recycled papers and inerts

M A S T ERB O O K 5

European standard EN 12825

This European Standard, approved by CEN, got the status of a National Standard so that within 5 years from its approval any project in CEE would have to comply with it. From February 2007, this standard is the only one that governs the characteristics and performance requirements of raised access floors for internal finish of buildings, allowing full access to the services in the plenum.It is applicable to modular, factory made flooring elements, comprising panels and pedestals, and defines their methods of testing and measurements.The ultimate load is the main criterion of classification. This is the value measured at the failure of the component during a specific ultimate load test with a point load of 25mm x 25mm.The elements subjected to the procedure have to meet the following criteria:– before the element collapses, it has to withstand the relevant ultimate load for its class, given in table 1.– when the load applied is equivalent to the working load, which is the ultimate load divided by a safety factor, the

deflection has not to exceed the value of table 2.TOPFLOOR usually applies Safety Factor 2 and 2,5 mm of deflection. Any technical specifications is in accordance to these values.

collapsestate reached when deflection of the element or panel will continue without further increasing the test loaddeflectionmovement of tested specimen caused by load expressed as a deviation from the former linear level deformation alteration of the shape of a specimendeviationdifference between a specified dimension or position and the actual dimension or positionedge trimcomponent of the panel, either adhered or mechanically fixed to all four sides to provide protection to the panels and to the floor coveringfinished floor height (FFH)nominal vertical dimension from the specified sub floor level to the specified finished floor levelplenumavailable space between the underside of the panels of the access floor and the sub-floorplenum heightdistance between the highest point of the sub floor and the lowest point of the underside of the access floorsafety factorthe factor by which the ultimate load is divided to establish the working loadultimate loadmaximum load at the time of failure of the element during the specified ultimate load test procedureworking loadload given by dividing the ultimate load by the safety factor (ultimate load is sometimes called failure load and working load is sometimes called design load as well as nominal load)

Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:

Reference tablesPedestal vertical load bearing capacityThe substructure has to support 4 times the working load of the tested system.The pedestal can’t be distorted or damaged.Dimensional deviationsThe panels of a raised access floor has to be manufactured with dimensions which enable their interchangeability. Deviations of dimensions have not to exceed the values given in table 3 for one of the appropriate classes.Reaction to fireWhere required, the raised access floor has to be classified for its reaction to fire according to prEN 13501-1. Where the procedure allows to test a representative portion of the raised access floor, this is done in accordance with the requirements of the method (i.e. for the positioning of joints). Where it’s not possible, testing and classification is evaluated on the performance of each component and/or materials of the raised access floor. In this case, results forthe raised access floor are based on the reaction to fire classification of each component and/or material. Where materials or components may be classified, without testing, in reaction to fire Class A1, it is declared in advance.Electrostatic conductivityThe elements comply with EN 1081, EN 1815 and HD 384.6.61, where relevant.Acoustic insulationWhen required, the impact and/or airborne sound insulation of the raised access floors is tested in accordance to EN ISO 140-12.

M A S T ERB O O K6

CLASS ULTIMATE LOAD

1 ≥ 4

2 ≥ 6

3 ≥ 8

4 ≥ 9

5 ≥ 10

6 ≥ 12

Table 1

CLASS MAXIMUM DEFLECTION mm

A 2,5

B 3,0

C 4,0

Table 2

IDENTIFICATION DEVIATION mm

CLASS 1 CLASS 2

Length of panel size ± 0,2 ± 0,4

Squareness of panel ± 0,3 ± 0,5

Straightness of sides horizontally ± 0,3 ± 0,5

Thickness of panel without covering

± 0,3 ± 0,5

Thickness of panel without coverings *

± 0,3 ± 0,5

Panel twist 0,5 0,7

Vertical warping of panels 0,3 0,6

Difference in height between perimeter trims and panel surface

± 0,3 ± 0,4

* plus thickness deviation on floor covering only if measured including covering

0,5 0,5

Table 3

Static load Load test on element

PrincipleA steadily increasing load shall be applied to an element until failure of the element occurs. A graph shall be produced showing the deflection of the element against the applied load.ProcedureThe indentor shall be a (25 ± 0,1) mm steel cube, the corners of which shall be rounded to aradius of not more than 2 mm. The test shall be repeated four times placing the indentor inthe following positions:- at the centre of the weakest edge, where this can be identified, if not two adjacent edges shall be tested;- at the centre of the panel;- at a diagonal 70 mm from the edge of a pedestal head;- at any point which the test laboratory considers a point of weakness. A bedding-in load consisting of the working load stated by the manufacturer shall be applied and maintained for a period of 5 min via the indentor and then released.The deflection sensor is zeroed after (5 ± 1) min loading of 200 N. This load has to be released before the beginning of the test.A steadily increasing load shall be applied at a speed of 120 N/s ± 10 % until failure of anypart of the element occurs. The deflection on the underside of the panel shall be continuously recorded from the beginning up to the point of failure.Expression of results and precision of test methods A graph shall be produced showing deflection against the applied test load.The deflections at the points where the test load equals the specified working load and failure load shall be specifically marked on the graph. The maximum deflection permitted at the working load shall be indicated on the graph.

1

2

53

F

DC

A

4

1 –Measurement Table2 – Pedestal3 – Panel

4 – Rigid Frame5 - Indentor (25x25mm)F - LoadA,B,C,D) Indenter positions

Precision of equipment: Load rate: 120N/s ± 10%;Deflection eligible error: ±0,01mm; Load eligible error: ± 1%;

M A S T ERB O O K 7

The Product Range

TOPFLOOR Group is the only in Europe able to offer all the typologies of raised access floors required on the market.Panels of wood chipboard or calcium sulphate are introduced both in the classical version with bordering side and in the new generation of steel encapsulated.To integrate and satisfy any specific request in its 30 years of activity, TOPFLOOR studied, in collaboration with famous architects and engineers, dedicated solutions of applications of covering as for ceramics, parquets, natural stones, textiles and resilient materials with an high aesthetic custom value. Furthermore, a complete range of new conception loose laid coverings enlarges the possible design choices.

STAINLESS STEEL

MULTI-LAYERED PARQUET

ITALIAN CERAMIC

VINYL COVERINGS

8

SPECIAL MODULES

CUSTOM PANELS

NATURAL STONE

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE

NATURAL PARQUET

LOOSE-LAID CARPET

LOOSE-LAIDMAGNETIC CERAMIC

9

The Components of the raised access floor

Coverings surfaces Factory glued

High pressure laminate / Vinyl / Rubber / Linoleum / Real wood / Ceramic /

Natural Stones

Loose-lay coveringsVinyl / Rubber / Ceramic

Panels coresW: chipboard core

FF: calcium sulphate coreGW: encapsulated panel with

chipboard/calcium sulphate core

Bottom surfacesAluminum - High pressure laminate - Steel sheet

ABS side edges

Acoustic stringers gasket

Steel stringersGalvanized steel open or closed section

Acoustic pedestal head gasket

Steel PedestalGalvanized steel head and base plate

M A S T ERB O O K10

M A S T ERB O O K 11

The StructuresThe types of substructure vary mainly depending on the height of the finished floors and the requested performance load.The substructure TF3/SA (pedestals only) can be used for floor heights up to 400 mm with all the panels series.In case of heights over 400 mm it is always advisable to use stringers.It’s possible to choose between the substructure type TF3/ST1 - TF3/ST2 - TF3/STH - TF2/50S to match the right need.

Steel pedestals with threaded rod and adjustment nut.Square shake head 90x90 mm base Ø 95mm. ST1 U section 1,0 mm galvanized steel stringers 18x28x18mm. Acoustic gasket included.

Steel pedestals with threaded rod and adjustment nut.Square shake head 90x90 mm base Ø 95mm. ST3 boxed section 1,0 mm galvanized steel stringers 25x25mm. screwed to the pedestals heads. Acoustic gasket and screws included.

Steel pedestals with threaded rod and adjustment nut.Square shake head 90x90 mm base Ø 95mm. ST2 U section 1,0 mm galvanized steel stringers 38x28x38mm. Acoustic gasket included.

Steel pedestals with special design suitable receive boxsection structural stringers 50x25 mm bolted with screws and completed with acoustic gasket (mainly used in switch gear rooms).

Steel pedestals with threaded rod and adjustment nut.Square shake head 90x90 mm base Ø 95mm. All elements are supplied with acousticgasket.

Substructure TF3 / ST1

Substructure TF3 / STH

Substructure TF3 / ST2

Substructure TF3 / SA

Substructure TF2 / 50S

Structure TF3 / SASubstructure completely in galvanized steel available in two models:

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1

2

3

4

5

STRUCTURE TF3 / SA - MOD. 01

Re. Elements Dimensions (mm) n°/m2 Heights

1 Flat head 90x90x2,5 3,2Nominal Heights

from 40mm to 105 mm

Adjustments:from 40 mm + 25 mm

from 105 mm +/- 25mm

2 Threaded rod 16 (16 MA) 3,2

3 Nut with nicks 24x9 3,2

4 Threaded tube 22x3 3,2

5 Circular base 95x1,5 3,2

6 Gasket 90x90x2 3,2

STRUCTURE TF3 / SA - MOD. 02


1 Flat head 90x90x2,5 3,2

Nominal Heights from 105 mm

to 990 mm

Adjustments:+/- 25 mm



4 Tube 20x2 3,2



Structure TF3 / ST1Substructure in galvanized steel, with open shape low stringers that engage on head.

6

1

2

7

8

3

4

5

STRUCTURE TF3 / ST1



Nominal Heights from 65 mm to 990 mm







7 “U stringer” 30x18x540x1 5,6

8 Gasket stringer 540x30x1 5,6

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Structure TF3 / ST2

Structure TF3 / STH

Structure TF2 / 50S

Substructure in galvanized steel, with open shape high stringers that engage on head

Substructure in galvanized steel, with square shape stringers, fixed on pedestals head by blocked screw.

Substructure in galvanized steel, with rectangular shape stringers, fixed on pedestals head by blocked

STRUCTURE TF3 / ST2












STRUCTURE TF3 / STH












9 Stringers screws 5,2x19 13,2

STRUCTURE TF2 / 50S


1 Cross-head 110x110x2,5 3,2

Nominal Heights from 125 mm to 1030mm






6 Long stringer 1800x50x25x1 0,9

7 Short stringer 550x50x25x1 3,2

8 Gasket 600x50x1 5,6

9 Screws 12 da 5MA 13,2

6

1

2

7

8

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5

6

1

2

3

7

8

9

4

5


Panels Core

Standard Dimensions 600 x 600 mm

Special Dimension *

600 x 1200 mm

600 x 900 mm

450 x 900 mm

Thickness 28 mm, 38 mm

Formaldehyde content UNI EN 120 Class E1 ( ≤8mg / 100g)

Thickness swelling after 24h in water UNI EN 317 10%

Standard Dimensions 600 x 600 mm

Special Dimension *

600 x 1200 mm

600 x 900 mm

450 x 900 mm

Thickness 30 mm, 34 mm

Surface water absorption EN 20535 < 300 g/m2

Wood ChipboardEcologic wood chipboard core constituted by different, post use, recycled wooden essences, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certificated, bound with thermosetting resins and hot pressed to obtain a monolayer panel with high performances of mechanical resistance and density (700 kg/m3, +/- 5%).Formaldehyde content lower than European limits.

Calcium SulphateEcologic monolayer of anhydrite mineral core with high density (1200 ÷ 1600 kg/m3) constituted of gypsum and bound with high mechanical resistance cellulose fibers, without wood particles.

*more available on request

*more available on request

M A S T ERB O O K14

SERIE WCHIPBOARD PANELS

W30 LZ Chipboard 28 mm + Steel SheetW40 Chipboard 38 mmW40 LZ Chipboard 38 mm + Steel Sheet

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W30 LZ PanelsCHIPBOARD 28 mm + STEEL SHEET

High density (700 Kg/m3) chipboard core recycled and ecological, FSC certified mixed with thermosetting resin. Bottom surface made by galvanized steel sheet 0,5 mm tck that provide a barrier for the humidity, increase mechanical resistance and as equipotential reinforcement to maintain the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm.

W30LZ DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE

DIMENSION 600x600 mm

Length ± 0,2 mm EN 12825

Squareness ± 0,3 mm EN 12825

Straightness ± 0,3 mm EN 12825

NOMINALTHICKNESS 28,5 mm

Thickness ± 0,3 mm EN 12825

Twist 0,5 mm EN 12825

Vertical warping 0,3 mm EN 12825

BOTTOM SURFACE Steel Sheet 0,5 mm ± 3%

CORE OF THE PANEL Chipboard density 700 kg/m3 ± 5%

WEIGHT 8,35 kg ± 5%

DEFLECTION 2,5 mm CLASS A EN 12825

FIRE REACTION CLASS 1 Euroclass Bfl-s1

UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE 15 ’ UNI EN 13501-2

ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE ≥ 109 Ω EN 1081

HORIZONTAL TRANSMISSION OF

AIRBORN NOISE> 31 dB UNI EN ISO

140-12

VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF IMPACT NOISE > 18 dB UNI EN ISO

140-8

SYSTEM TYPE W30 LZ/SA W30 LZ/ST1 W30 LZ/ST2 W30 LZ/STH W30 LZ/50S

SUBSTRUCTURE TF3/SApedestals only

TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm

TF3/STHstringers boxed

25x25mm

TF2/50 Sstringers boxed

50x25mmlenghts 549e1800mm

SYSTEM WEIGHTWITHOUT COVERING 24,80 kg/m2 26,40 kg/m2 27,10 kg/m2 27,30 kg/m2 29,30 kg/m2

PEDESTAL AXIALCOMPRESSION > 24,00 kN > 24,00 kN > 24,00 kN > 24,00 kN > 24,00 kN

ULTIMATE LOAD TYPE 1 6,80 kN 6,80 kN 7,50 kN 8,30 kN 9,10 kN

LOADING CLASS (1) TYPE 1 2 A 2 A 2 A 3 A 4 A

CONCENTRATEDLOAD (2) TYPE 1 4,3 kN 4,3 kN 4,5 kN 4,7 kN 5,4 kN

DISTRIBUITEDLOAD (2) TYPE 1 21,50 kN/m2 21,50 kN/m2 22,50 kN/m2 23,50 kN/m2 27,00 kN/m2

STRUCTURAL FEATURES (EN 12825): COMPARISON CARD WITH SUBSTRUCTURES (3)

(1) The classification EN 12825 is defined by: loading class (tab1), deflection class (tab2)(2) Value not mentioned on EN 12825 rule.(3) With covering type 2 the max deflection will be 1,0mm (higher deflection might damage the covering) , specific data sheets available under request.

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PANEL WITHOUT COVERING

TOP COVERING TYPE 1 TOP COVERING TYPE 2

Aluminium AI Ceramic CG

Laminate LP Marble/Granite ST

Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12

TAB. 1 - LOADING CLASS


A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0

TAB. 2 - DEFLECTION CLASS

A

B

Chipboard coredensity 700 kg/m3

CoveringSurface

28,0

0,5

Steel SheetBottom Surface

EdgeProtection

16

W40 PanelsCHIPBOARD 38 mm

High density (700 kg/m3) chipboard core recycled and ecological, FSC certified mixed with thermosetting resin. Bottom surface made by alluminium foil 0,05 mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity and as equipotential reinforcement to maintain the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm

W40 DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE





NOMINALTHICKNESS 38 mm




BOTTOM SURFACE Aluminium foil 0,05mm ± 3%





UNI EN 13501-1





140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE W40 / SA W40 / ST1 W40 / ST2 W40 / STH W40 / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


A

B


CoveringSurface

38,0

0,05

Alluminium Foil / PVC Foil

EdgeProtection

17

W40 LZ PanelsCHIPBOARD 38 mm + STEEL SHEET

High density (700 kg/m3) chipboard core recycled and ecological , FSC certified mixed with thermosetting resin. Bottom surface made by galvanized steel sheet 0,5mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity, increase mechanical resistance and as equipotential reinforcement for the purpose of maintaining the floor’s electrical continuity properties Perimetral edge with plastic material pvc free no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45÷0.70 mm.

W40LZ DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE














UNI EN 13501-1





140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE W40 LZ/SA W40 LZ/ST1 W40 LZ/ST2 W40 LZ/STH W40 LZ/50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


A

B


CoveringSurface

38,0

0,5

Steel SheetBottom Surface

EdgeProtection

18

SERIE FFCALCIUM SULPHATE PANELS

FF35/30 Calcium Sulphate 30 mmFF35/30 LZ Calcium Sulphate 30 mm + Steel SheetFF35 Calcium Sulphate 34 mmFF35 LZ Calcium Sulphate 34 mm + Steel Sheet

FF35/30 PanelsCALCIUM SULPHATE 30 mm THICKNESS

High density Calcium Sulphate panel (1500 kg/m3) thick single-ply; bottom surface made by alluminium foil 0,05 mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity and as equipotential reinforcement to maintain the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm.

FF35/30 tck 30mm DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE









BOTTOM SURFACE Primer, Alluminium or PVC Foil ± 3%

CORE OF THE PANEL Chipboard density 1500 kg/m3 ± 3 %



FIRE REACTION CLASS 0Euroclass A2fl-s1

UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE REI 30 ’ UNI EN 13501-2




140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE FF35 / 30 / SA FF35 / 30 / ST1 FF35 / 30 / ST2 FF35 / 30 / STH FF35 / 30 / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


A

B

Calcium sulphatedensity 1500 kg/m3

CoveringSurface

30,0

0,05

Primer, Alluminium or PVC Foil

Perimeterprotection

20

FF35/30LZ PanelsCALCIUM SULPHATE THICKNESS 30 mm + STEEL SHEETHigh density Calcium Sulphate panel high(1500 kg/m3) thick single-ply; bottom surface made by galvanized steel sheet 0,5mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity, increase mechanical resistance and as equipotential reinforcement for the purpose of maintaining the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm.

FF35/30LZ tck 30mm + steel sheet DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE









BOTTOM SURFACE Steel Sheet 0,5mm ± 3%

CORE OF THE PANEL Calcium sulphate density 1500 kg/m3 ± 3 %



FIRE REACTION CLASS 0Euroclass A2fl-s1

UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE REI 30 ’ UNI EN 13501-2




140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE FF35 / 30LZ / SA FF35 / 30LZ / ST1 FF35 / 30LZ / ST2 FF35 / 30LZ / STH FF35 / 30LZ / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


A

B

Calcium sulphatecore density 1500 kg/m3

CoveringSurface

30,0

0,5

Steel SheetBottom Surface 0,5

Perimeterprotection

21

FF35 PanelsCALCIUM SULPHATE 34 mm

High density Calcium Sulphate panel high(1500 kg/m3) thick single-ply; bottom surface made by alluminium foil 0,05 mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity and as equipotential reinforcement to maintain the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking with thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm.

FF35 tck 34mm DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE





NOMINALTHICKNESS 34 mm




BOTTOM SURFACE Alluminium foil 0,05 mm ± 3%




FIRE REACTION CLASS 0Euroclass A2fl-s1 UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE REI 60 ’

UNI EN 13501-2:20161366-6:20051363-1:2012




140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE FF35 / SA FF35 / ST1 FF35 / ST2 FF35 / STH FF35 / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


A

B


CoveringSurface

34,0

0,05

Alluminium FoilBottom Surface

Edgerprotection

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FF35 LZ PanelsCALCIUM SULPHATE 34 mm THICKNESS + STEEL SHEETHigh density Calcium Sulphate panel high(1500 kg/m3) thick single-ply; bottom surface made by galvanized steel sheet 0,5mm tck. that provide a barrier for the humidity, increase mechanical resistance and as equipotential reinforcement for the purpose of maintaining the floor’s electrical continuity properties. Perimetral edge with plastic material no creaking thickness from 0.45 to 0.70 mm.

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FIRE REACTION CLASS 0Euroclass Bfl-s1 UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE REI 60 ’

UNI EN 13501-2:20161366-6:20051363-1:2012




140-12

VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF IMPACT NOISE > 25 dB UNI EN ISO 140-8

SYSTEM TYPE FF35 LZ / SA FF35 LZ / ST1 FF35 LZ / ST2 FF35 LZ / STH FF35 LZ / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

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Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

Parquet CP

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ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



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European Patent n. 1409812

The Topfloor GW range panels are produced under the European Patent n. 1409812; this patent provides a vertical and re-entrant structural reinforcement along the whole perimeter of the two steel trays, doubled along the edges and clinched together. This design grants high load performances while micro areas for dilations ensure dimensional stability against high humidity.

Production PlantFrom the innovative patent, Topfloor developed a fully automatic production line, one of the most modern in the world, that can produce up to 900 panels per hour. The two steel plates, formed from steel coils, are glued to both sides and clinched by a 250T mechanical press, without any kind of welding.

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SERIE GWSTEEL ENCAPSULATED PANELS

GWT Steel Encapsulated Chipboard CoreGWI Steel Encapsulated Calcium Sulphate CoreGWI/S Steel Encapsulated Calcium Sulphate Core HD

GWTSTEEL ENCAPSULATED CHIPBOARD CORE

Galvanised steel encapsulated panel with vertical and re-entrant structural reinforcement along the whole perimeter comprising two steel trays doubled along the edges and clinched together. Micro area for perimeter dilations. High density chipboard core.

GWT DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE













UNI EN 13501-1

RESISTANCE TO FIRE REI 30 r UNI EN 13501-2



AIRBORN NOISE> 33 dB* UNI EN ISO

140-12

VERTICAL TRANSMISSION OF IMPACT NOISE > 28 dB* UNI EN ISO

140-8

SYSTEM TYPE GWT / SA GWT / ST1 GWT / ST2 GWT / STH GWT / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

38x28x38mm


25x25mm







CONCENTRATEDLOAD (2) TYPE 1 5,08 5,08 5,18 5,85 6,40






Galvanized Steel Bare Ceramic CG

Stanley Steel SS Marble/Granite ST

Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0



Micro Areafor Dilation

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GWISTEEL ENCAPSULATED CALCIUM SULPHATE CORE

Galvanised steel encapsulated panel with vertical and re-entrant structural reinforcement along the whole perimeter comprising two steel trays doubled along the edges and clinched together. Micro area for perimeter dilations. Calcium sulphate core.

GWI DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE









CORE OF THE PANEL Calcium sulphate density 1200 kg/m3 ± 5%



FIRE REACTION CLASS 0 Euroclass A2fl-s1

UNI EN 13501-1





140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE GWI / SA GWI / ST1 GWI / ST2 GWI / STH GWI / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

18x28x18mm

TF3/ST2stringers

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25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


Calcium Sulphatedensity 1200 kg/m3



28,0 29,3


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GWI/SSTEEL ENCAPSULATED CALCIUM SULPHATE CORE

Galvanised steel encapsulated panel with vertical and re-entrant structural reinforcement along the whole perimeter comprising two steel trays doubled along the edges and clinched together. Micro area for perimeter dilations. Calcium sulphate core.

GWI/S DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION CLASS 1 RULE









CORE OF THE PANEL Calcium sulphate density 1500 kg/m3 ± 5%



FIRE REACTION CLASS 0 Euroclass A2fl-s1

UNI EN 13501-1





140-12


140-8

SYSTEM TYPE GWI / SA GWI / ST1 GWI / ST2 GWI / STH GWI / 50S


TF3/ST1stringers

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TF3/ST2stringers

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25x25mm















Vinyl CV

Linoleum CL

CLASS 1 2 3 4 5 6

ULTIMATE LOAD ≥4 ≥6 ≥8 ≥9 ≥10 ≥12



A 2,5B 3,0C 4,0


Calcium Sulphatedensity 1500 kg/m3



28,0 29,3


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Corner Lock System

GW series are also available with a “Corner Lock” option, a system which allows the fastening of each panel to the pedestals heads by means of self-tapping screws.

The system offers:- maximum rigidity and stability even at the

highest finished floor, without additional stringers.

- protection from unauthorized access to the underfloor area.

- maintenance of structural properties even in case of special servicing or alterations of the fixtures and fittings in the underfloor area.

The drilling on the 4 corners is made by CNC machines assuring the best possible calibration and interchangeability of every single element.

Drawing section of pedestal / panel assembly with corner lock

Corner Lock Panel Single adjustable pedestal for finished floor heights from 45 mm,

usable also for perimetral areas

CoveringsIn the following table are presented all the possible combinations of panels and coverings. For a guide to the choice, please see the following sections.

The technical specifications in the following sections give a general indication on the characteristics of the coverings and refers to average values of the most common suppliers.Only technical data guaranteed by the supplier of the specific material, available on request, are the exact parameters of reference.

FINISHES TO PANELS COMPATIBILITY TABLE

W Series FF Series GW Series

Laminate √ √

PVC / Rubber / Linoleum √ √ √

Ceramic √ √ √

Marble / Granit √ √ √

Monolayer Parquet √ √

Multilayer Parquet √ √ √

Galvanized Steel √

Stainless Steel √

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High Pressure LaminateDecorative high pressure laminate made of different layers of kraft paper bound with thermosetting resins and one or more superficial layers of decorative paper bound with melamine resins, characterized by high performances of electrostatic charge dissipation.

Vinyl / PVCPlastic product, homogeneous, resilient and calendered, made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plasticizing and stabilizing resins, inert materials and colored pigments.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness EN 438 - 2.5 0,9 ± 0,10 mm

Weight 1,2 Kg

Density ISO 1183 > 1,35 g/cm3

Slipperiness STM C-1028 0,7 average

Electric resistance EN 61340-4-1 1x109 ÷ 1x1011 Ω


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness EN 428 2,0 mm

Weight EN 430 3,60 Kg/m2

Anti-slipping safety BGR 181 R9

Reaction to fire EN 13501-1 Class Bfl - s1

Limit electrostatic charge EN 1815 ≤ 2,0 kV

Electrical proprieties EN 1081R1 ≤ 1x1010 Ω (antistatic)

R1 ≤ 1x108 Ω (static dissipative)R1 ≤1x106 Ω (conductive)

Acoustic absortion ISO 140-8 3 db

Plastic laminates, originally used in technical rooms and data centers, are currently installed in offices and commercial spaces where there is no particular need of acoustic insulation.

Vinyl is mainly used in offices, schools, hospitals, laboratories and technical centers with various electric properties and final protection layer (polyurethane). Extended acoustic improvements are also available. It has an high resistance to acids.


LinoleumResilient floor made of natural raw materials: linseed oil, wood flour, cork flour, colored pigments calendered on natural jute textiles. Ecologic antistatic product, resistant to oils, greased acids and alkali.


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness EN 428 2,0 ÷ 3,2 mm

Weight EN 430 2,40 ÷ 3,80 Kg/m2

Resistant to abrasion BGR 181 R9

Reaction to fire EN 13501-1 Class Cfl - s1

Limit electrostatic charge EN 1815 ≤ 2 KV

Resistant to substances EN 423Resistant to oil, fat and resin; relatively resistant to acid and solvents; resistant

to cigarettes burns

Acoustic absortion ISO 140-8 4 ÷ 9 dB

Linoleum is mainly used in offices, commercial centers, schools, hospital and medium traffic rooms where a product with significant ecologic characteristics is needed.

RubberCivil floor, made of 100% synthetic rubber, not regenerated, calendered, vulcanized and stabilized. In the monochromatic based, some grains of the same composition but different colors are inserted. The surface is smooth and the finishing is opaque, not porous and impermeable. During the production, a natural treatment eases the future cleaning and dirt removal.


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness EN 428 2,0 ÷ 5,0 mm

Weight EN 430 3,2 ÷ 8kg m2

Resistant to abrasion ISO 4649 160 mm3

Reaction to fire EN 13501-1 Bfl - S1

Limit electrostatic charge EN 1815 ≤ 2 KV

Acoustic absorption ISO 140 - 8 4 ÷ 6 dB

Rubber is used in public offices, schools, commercial centers, hospitals. It has high resistance to loads, wear and has a long duration in time.

M A S T ERB O O K32

Natural Marbles and GranitesBright and polished calibrated slabs to glue on panel without side bordering.

Porcelain gresProduct obtained by mixing ceramic clays, feldspars, kaolin and sand. All the raw materials are first grinded then finely atomized to reach a powder with homogeneous granulometry, suited to be pressed. Cooking at 1150-1250 °C determines ceramization/vitrification of the mix, giving to it the typical characteristics of robustness, impermeability and longevity.


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness 12 ÷ 18 mm

Weight 25 ÷ 40 Kg/m2 a panel

Resistence to flection 135 kg/cm2

Imbibition coefficient 0,3 %

Reaction to fire fireproof A1


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness UNI ISO 10545-2 8 ÷ 11 mm

Weight 20 ÷ 28 kg/m2

Resistance to flection ISO 10545-4 > 35 N/mm2

Imbibition coefficient UNI ISO 10545-3 < 0,5 %

Reaction to fire A1 fl

Natural stones can be used without any limitation in the representation offices and in building terminals (halls, lift rooms, etc.) where the traffic is notably high. The nature of the

material and cutting operations allows lower tolerances and possible chromatic differences.

Ceramic finishing had in the last years a great development, thanks mainly to their wide aesthetic range, duration in time and easiness of maintenance together with a various set of prices. There are no limits in use except for environments that need high acoustic absorption of reverberation.


ParquetNatural wood finishing, FSC certificated, made of laminas (4mm of thickness) and dimensions depending on a set of possible drawings, resistant to mechanical effects of expansion and contraction of the solid wood; micrometrical precision of joints, multilayer painting resistant to abrasion and without formaldehyde.For the application on raised access floor, parquet can be glued on both wood chipboard and calcium sulphate panels. Many essences and geometries are available.

Wood essence floorings, with an high aesthetic value, are suitable for representation office, both for office and commercial centers; particular attention is required during storage, installation and use, due to the sensibility of the wood to temperature and humidity variations. Natural wood is also sensible to change of color (oxidation) depending on the exposure to the light. It is important that, after the installation, the relative humidity range is between 40% and 60% as, outside these values, wood structure can present deformations.


PROOFMETHOD VALUE

Thickness 4,0 mm

Weight 3,34 Kg/m2

Resistance to abrasion UNI 9115 > 300 rpm

Painting Ecoclass No formaldehyde

ParquetFrame Design

ParquetN.4x30 Square Design

Parquet“Tolda” Irregular Design

ParquetIndustrial

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The Loose-lay Coverings

ADVANTAGES:- installation on raised access floor without adhesives- optimal horizontal adherence- ease of removal and reinstatement after under-floor

inspections- ease of future replacement of the coverings- improvement of acoustic performances- improvement of building site management- total flexibility of format and design- finishing solutions tailored to the end-user

requirements

Carpet / PVC /Linoleum loose-lay tilesCarpet, PVC, Linoleum. Dimensions 600x600 mm, thickness from 3,5 to 6,5 mm, coupled with acoustic backing. Also avalaible with magnetic and acoustic backing.

Loose-lay Ceramic tilesCeramic with protective edge-trim coupled with cork acoustic backing thickness 2mm; also available with acoustic magnetic backing. Dimensions: 600x600 mm, 300x300 mm, 300x600 mm.

NaturalStone tilesMarble/granite with bevelled edges coupled with a cork acoustic backing thickness 2mm; also available with acoustic magnetic backing. Dimensions: 600x600 mm. Special dimensions upon request.

Loose-laid PVC

Loose-laid Linoleum / PVC / Rubber

Loose-laid Ceramic

Loose-laid Carpet

Loose-laid Ceramic

Loose-laid Ceramic


How to choose

The choice of the suitable raised access floor system depends firstly on the intended use, as for office spaces, housing or technical rooms.

PANELS AND FLOOR COVERINGSThe first criterion of selection is the working load: it is advisable to preliminary check the comparison table (pag 16 - 28). The load classes from 3 to 5 efficiently fits most of functional requirements. The load class 2 is more suitable to non-permanent loads whilst class 6 is normally used for areas with specific and extremely high load requirements.At the same time, it is necessary to choose the most suitable finishes for the intended use, to be compatible with the desired type of panel (pag. 30-35).In general, within the wide range of choice, it is advisable to use stone or ceramic finishes in high traffic areas, such as corridors, lift entrances and halls; moreover these finishes can also be applied in all those office or housing spaces with an a high profile appearance. Resilient materials (PVC, rubber, linoleum) can be used for almost all operational office spaces.About wood, the extremely natural beauty of the essences has to be preserved by a careful use, particularly focusing on humidity control and maintenance, in total absence of water.It’s possible to use the bare encapsulated GW panels as walking surface, along with possible variations in stainless steel, to fit specific minimalist or hi-tech aesthetic and architectural choices. It can be successfully applied with no particular restrictions in modern offices, show-rooms, display areas and shops.A further element to evaluate in the panel/covering matching process is the flexibility of use along with an optimal site management feature offered by the magnetic loose-lay tiles. In this case, the bare faced steel encapsulated floor can be first installed on site, leaving the option to loose-lay the desired final covering at a later stage, ithout using adhesives, thanks to the magnetic layer of the tiles. The final coverings/finishes will so avoid all the potential post-installation damages caused by working operations during the building process of the site. Furthermore the choice of loose-lay covering can be customized area by area, even at different times and without interfering or operating on the main steel encapsulated raised access floor. The total flexibility also involves format and design, allowing future variations at low costs. The magnetic loose-lay tiles is perfect to developers wishing to offer, in business or commercial centres, finishing solutions that are tailored to the end-users or easy-to-change destination of use.

SUBSTRUCTURESThe type of substructure to match the chosen panel/covering mainly depends on the height of the finished floor; for floor heights up to 300 mm pedestals only (TF3/SA) can be used with all

the panels; in case of heights over 300 mm it is always advisable to use stringers (substructure type TF3/ST1 - TF3/ST2 - TF3/STH - TF2/50S) to ensure the correct lateral stability. The choice of the substructure changes the total supported load of the system, particularly for not encapsulated panels. The final choices can be made according to the specific comparative cards (pag 16 - 28). Only for GW panels, as an alternative to stringers or to guarantee a better protection of the subfloor plenum, a “corner lock” (pag 29) system can be put in place, with the panels screwed to the pedestals heads.

ACOUSTIC REQUIREMENTSDensity and weight of the materials determine significant variations of the acoustic properties. Calcium Sulphate raised floor systems, especially those with calcium sulphate core, have high soundproofing features. Care must also be taken in the choice of the final floor covering (textile, resilient, stone or metallic) as it can determine variations of the acoustic performances.It is also possible to provide the system with special acoustic pads to apply under the base of the pedestals for a general improvement of the acoustic performances, if required. Due to the complexity of this subject, it is recommended, if in doubt, to consult our Technical Department.

ANTISTATIC CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDUCTIVITYProblems due to electrostatic charges generated on the floor surface can be avoided by an appropriate choice of the materials.In particular could be used coverings, insulatings, antistatics, static-dissipatives, conductive with electrical resistance ranging between 104 and 1010 Ohms, can be chosen depending on the intended use of the areas.

RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITYRaised access floors can notoriously be sensitive to sudden changes of temperature or to high relative humidity rates. First, a correct use, from storage to maintenance and cleaning of the raised access floor system is needed. In case, for instance, of constructions like high raise buildings or skyscrapers, where many months can pass before the air conditioning is fully functioning, or in geographical areas like the Middle or Far East, characterized by high temperatures and humidity, GW panels are the perfect choice, both with chipboard or especially with calcium sulphate core.

One of the main characteristics of TOPFLOOR is the high degree of specialization and experience on field: our Technical Department is always at your disposal at [email protected] where all the design specifications will be analysed in details to identify the best panel/covering/substructure that can fit all the requirements.

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AccessoriesTOPFLOOR offers a wide range of accessories for raised access floor system:

Accessories for air distributionElements that allow exit or reprise of air when the interspace of the raised access floor is used as plenum for air conditioning flows. Panels with different drillings are available to adjust required flows, together with regulation locks.

Electrical and data outlet boxesElements to allow connections to subfloor plants, as for electrical boxes installed directly in the panels of the raised access floor, presenting a walking surface. The plugs are contained in a metallic box posed under the panel and can be equipped with series of plugs and switches according to the operational needing.

Ventilation air grillewith or without air flow dumper

Ventilation perforated panelswith 256 o 128 holes ø 12mm

Metallic perforated panelswith 1296 holes ø 8mmwith air flow dumper

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Access steps and ramps, vertical and horizontal connectionsAccessories designed to solve difference of level and connections.

Sector for vertical closing, insulation and suction capsAccessories to complete the division and the organization of the plenum under the walking floor, the side finishing and the lifting of panels.

Acoustic padsTo improve acoustic characteristics of the flooring system, acoustic pads can be posed between the original floor and the base of the substructure, in different versions of thickness and density, according to the desired level of absorption.

Standard single suction cap for light panels

EXTERNAL STEPS

EXTERNAL RAMP

INTERNAL STEPS

INTERNAL RAMP

Fascia

Acoustic/fire barrier arrangement

Double suction cap in aluminium for heavy panels

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Installation

For a better installation of the raised access floor it is advisable to follow some important indications.

STORAGEImmediately after offloading, the materials must be stored for at least 24 hours in a dry area, protected from bad weather conditions, preferably in an environment at temperatures ranging between 5°C and 35°C and relative humidity between 40% and 70%.

SITE PREPARATIONIn case of newly constructed buildings, the screed / subfloor must be free of moisture and properly cured (for at least 2 months if made of traditional concrete). The screed must be free of debris or dirt and sufficiently flat, treated with anti dust sealants.Windows and door frames must be in place and all other trades must have finished their work (i.e. installation of ceilings, ducts/piping, electrical fixtures, plastering, cladding, curtain walling, etc.) and removed their equipments at least 24 hours prior to starting the raised access floor installation.Services must be finished before the installation starts and must be situated following the designed positioning in the pedestal grid. The grid must have previously been traced on the subfloor with paint so that ductworks, piping, cabling or obstructions do not interfere with the raised access floor substructure pedestals. Services should not be placed in close vicinity of perimeter walls or columns in the room. The layout of the above mentioned grid must allow, where possible, for perimeter cut panels at least 15/18 cm wide for stability and aesthetic reasons. It is good practice to check with a rotating laser that doors thresholds and/or other traditional floors areas are all levelled at the same height.

INSTALLATIONAfter having verified the conditions before mentioned, it’s necessary to clean the subfloor and coat it with inalterable, anti-dust, polyurethane or epoxy paint. This treatment, always advisable, is absolutely necessary is the plenum between the screed and the raised access floor is used for air conditioning. It is important to determine carefully the staring point for the installation, taking as reference of the structure two orthogonal axes and laying out the control lines verifying their accuracy with the Pythagorean Theorem (see table). While the installation proceeds, it is very important to keep checking the levelling of the system by means of spirit levels, levelling bars or rotating laser devices.Moving heavy equipment (safes, heavy filing cabinets, etc.) must be carried out by using spreader plates or special trolleys to spread the weight onto the raised access floor system and, at the same time, avoiding damaging the floor coverings.It is mandatory to attach the pedestals to the

subfloor by means of adequate adhesive and pedestrian traffic can only be allowed after at least 12 hours from the installation. Installation of floor accessories i.e. electrical and data outlet boxes should be done following the layout specified in the contractor’s shop drawing. The installation is to be completed with all the required accessories.

SUBSTRUCTURE WITH STRINGERSThe installations starts from the point before determined. Once the installation of the structure is finished, it is necessary to regulate the general height with spirit levels, levelling bars or rotating laser devices. When everything is plain, the panels can be posed, starting from the first internal row of the two orthogonal axes.

SUBSTRUCTURE WITHOUT STRINGERSIf the structure is without stringers, it is necessary to fix the support to the ground with adhesives. Supports and panels are simultaneously posed and verified with spirit levels, levelling bars or rotating laser devices each time. Before posing this type of floor, it is necessary to wait 24 hours to let the adhesive that fixes the supports to dry.

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SIDE CUT-OUTS AND LAST INSTALLATIONS STEPSIt is suggested not to have short portions of panels in contact with the perimeter of the room. If in the modular partition there are two different portions of panels at the limits (i.e. one of 55 cm and one of15 cm), it is better to sum up the two measures and after divide it in two equal parts (55 + 15 = 70 cm, 70 / 2 = 35 cm).In the final stage, steps, flights, vertical closing and other accessories are installed. Once the floor is completed, it is always suggested to protect it with cardboard or polyethylene foils until the setting up of the room is completed.

INSTALLATION TIMEThe time needed to install TOPFLOOR raised access floor depends on the dimensions, the shape, and the accessibility of the rooms, the type of the panels and their coverings and the substructure. A team of two people can install from about 30 m2 of floor a day, in small surface rooms, to more than 90 m2 a day in medium or big surface rooms as trimming and posing perimeter panels takes a lot of time and accuracy.

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Portfolio

SIEMENS · Rome · Italy

ONE ISLAND EAST · Hong Kong

CENTRO UFFICI · Milan · Italy

KERRY PROPERTIES · Hong Kong MANHATTAN PROJECT · Hong Kong

UCO · Bruxelles · BelgiumSTOCK EXCHANGE MARKET

Athens · Greece

GENERALI · Rome · Italy

ONE BAY EAST · Hong Kong


Portfolio

AGENZIA SPAZIALE EUROPEA · Rome

New Port · Doha · Qatar

UNIVERSAL PRINTING PRESS · Kuwait

UNICREDIT · Rome · Italy

CAMPUS TOR VERGATA · Rome · Italy

PAMA Tower · Kuwait

MARNEROS · CyprusSEA MUSEUM · London · England

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Portfolio

BANK OF ALBANIA · Tirana · Petreschi Architects

HYSAN PALACE · Hong Kong

OOREDO TOWER · Doha · Qatar

APPLE STORE · Hong Kong

KAHRAMA AWARNESS PARK · Doha · Qatar

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY · Kuwait

OVAL BUILDING · Marneros · Cyprus


M A S T ERB O O K44

NATO HEADQUARTERS · Bruxelles System GWT TF3 ST2 System FF TF3 ST2 114.000 m2 8.600 m2

© ARCHITECTS SOM + ASSAR


Portfolio

SOME FINAL CUSTOMERS OF THE TOPFLOOR PRODUCTS

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC SECTOR

LOGISTIC AND RETAIL

TRANSPORT, ENERGY AND REAL ESTATE

BANKING AND ASSURANCE

PRESS

AUTOMOTIVE

QATAR PETROLEUM · Doha · Qatar

SHOUMOUKH TOWER · Doha · Qatar WARGAMING · Marneros · Cyprus

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Certifications

All the elements of the Topfloor systems are directly tested in our production site where an internal test laboratory is equipped of the most modern quality control machinery


(Rapporto di prova n. / Test report No. 324437 del / dated 12/05/2015) segue - foglio 16 di 16 / sheet 16 / 16 follows

Superficie del campione: Sample surface:

45,52 m²

Volume della camera emittente: Source room volume:

84,6 m³

Volume della camera ricevente: Receiving room volume:

74,1 m³

Esito della prova*: Test result*:

Indice di valutazione a 500 Hz nella banda di frequenze com-prese fra 100 Hz e 3150 Hz: Single-number rating at 500 Hz in the frequency range 100 Hz to 3150 Hz:

Ln,f,w = 73 dB** Termine di correzione: Adaptation term:

Cl = -12 dB (*) Valutazione basata su risultati di mi-

surazioni di laboratorio ottenuti mediante un metodo tecnico. Evaluation based on laboratory measurement results obtained by an engineering method.

(**) Indice di valutazione del livello di pressione sonora di calpestio per trasmissione laterale normalizzato elaborato procedendo a passi di 0,1 dB e incertezza di misura dell’indice di valutazione U(Ln,f,w): Single-number quantity of normalized flanking impact sound pressure level measured in steps of 0,1 dB and uncertainty of measurement of the single number quantity U(Ln,f,w):

Ln,f,w = (73,4 ± 0,8) dB Ln,f,w + Cl = (60,9 ± 1,2) dB

Il Responsabile Tecnico di Prova Test Technician

(Geom. Omar Nanni)

Il Responsabile del Laboratorio di Acustica e Vibrazioni

Head of Acoustics and Vibrations Laboratory (Dott. Ing. Roberto Baruffa)

L’Amministratore Delegato Chief Executive Officer

(Dott. Arch. Sara Lorenza Giordano)

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(Rapporto di prova n. / Test report No. 324437 del / dated 12/05/2015) segue - foglio 8 di 16 / sheet 8 / 16 follows

DISEGNO DEL CAMPIONE E DELLE DUE CAMERE DI PROVA DRAWING OF SAMPLE AND TWO TEST ROOMS

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(Test report No. 283024 dated 01/06/2011) sheet 4 of 10 follows

Specimen photo

Normative References

The test was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the following standards:

– UNI EN ISO 10140-3:2010 dated 21/10/2010 “Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of

building elements - Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation”;

– Annex H “Floor coverings - Improvement of impact sound insulation” of standard UNI EN ISO 10140-

1:2010 dated 21/10/2010 “Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements -

Part 1: Application rules for specific products”;

– UNI EN ISO 717-2:2007 dated 19/07/2007 “Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of build-

ing elements - Part 2: Impact sound insulation”.

(Test report No. 283024 dated 01/06/2011) sheet 10 of 10 follows

Specimen surface area:

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Test result*:

Weighted reduction in impact sound pressure level in the fre-quency band range 100 Hz-3150 Hz in accordance with UNI EN ISO 717-2:2007:

∆Lw = 31 dB** Adaptation terms:

Cl,∆ = -11 dB Cl,r = 0 dB

(*) Evaluation based on laboratory

measurement results obtained by an engineering method.

Uncertainty of measurement of the single number quantity U(ΔLw):

1,1 dB (**) Value measured in steps of 0,1

dB: ∆Lw = 31,5 dB

Test Technician: Dott. Ing. Roberto Baruffa

Head of Acoustics and Vibrations Laboratory: Dott. Ing. Roberto Baruffa

Chief Executive Officer (Dott. Arch. Sara Lorenza Giordano)

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M A S T ERB O O K48

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