Legrand has extended its cable management system to include the new flexible Soluflex cable floor system, designed especially for the work environment.
Soluflex is well suited for renovations in old premises that require additional electrical infrastructure and also meets the needs of new low-voltage equipment and data network installations in modern buildings.
Advantages of this 100% recyclable system over conventional traditional raised access floors include easy cable laying and easy accessibility to cables, use of the whole floor surface – each Soluflex pathway is a containment system – and there is no need for trunking. Office configurations are also quick to plan and install. The weight of the system is 20 kg/m² and its load capacity is 3000 kg/m².
Planning during the design phase of the installation can be done with no limitations on work places, partition walls and office layouts. The flexibility of this system means that changes and adjustments can be made at a very late stage of the installation and modifications can be done at any time afterwards, with no impact on the building structure. The electrical components under the floor can be easily adapted with the installation of new cables during office hours, while normal work continues. There is no need for power cuts or data network disconnections.
The floor system is available in four heights – 37 mm, 60 mm, 90 mm and 120 mm. Power cables, data and telecommunications are conveniently organised in order, but completely out of sight. The diagonal structure means that cables are perfectly parallel so data cables can be crossed at the required angle of 90°. Round supports prevent cable damage.
This system also provides increased daylight opportunities, reducing energy consumption. Another important feature in the work environment is improved acoustics and sound insulation (48–60 dB) with no hollow sound production. Components can be re-used because of the loose installation method. Soluflex is also designed for fire resistance – the low plenum height means that the cable floor system is self-extinguishing.
This system facilitates a wide choice of floor coverings, including carpets, rubber and PVC, as well as wooden coverings and stone tiles. Soluflex floor tiles are made from pre-galvanised steel and recycled polypropylene is used in the manufacture of the loose, free-standing supports.
The large space for cabling offered by this floor system enables a server room to be arranged in an organised and efficient manner, with no tangled cables on walls or ceilings. The system is also ideal for use with glass façades, allowing desks to stand away from glass walls and providing access for easy window cleaning. Installation of Soluflex does not require skilled labour. No drilling is necessary and there is no need to level the floor.
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