Load-Bearing Capacity Standards for OA (Offices) Raised Floors

OA Raised floor is an abbreviation for "office automation.", so it also can be referred as office raised floor. The OA floor has a double structure, and a space of about 30 mm to 100 mm is created in the gap. The power cord and LAN cable of the personal computer are stored in the gap raised on the floor. How much load can the OA raised floor bear? What is the concept of the loading capacity standard of OA flooring? Follow us to find out!

What is the load capacity (predetermined load) standard for OA floors?

The OA floor load capacity (predetermined load) standard is a performance display based on the evaluation criteria. A certain amount of N is added to the panel of the OA raised floor, and a test is performed to determine whether the deformation during mounting is within the specified value and whether the residual deformation after load removal is within the specified value.

• The load-bearing performance of the OA floor is determined for each product, and the performance is displayed according to the load-bearing standard.

• Currently, OA floors with 2000N to 5000N specifications are mainly sold.

• The load-bearing performance has a great effect on the price of OA floors, so on this page, we will explain the outline of "Load-bearing standards for OA floors".

Evaluation Criteria of OA Raised Floor Loading Capacity

• Deformation amount: 5.0 mm or less

• Remaining amount of deformation: 3.0 mm or less

Please note that the raised floor may wear out quickly if it is used beyond the load-bearing performance specifications.

Classification Example of Withstanding Load (predetermined load) of OA Raised Floor

Raised floor load capacity is a measure of how heavy an access floor panel can withstand. Please refer to the following for a brief classification by specification.

• 2000N Raised Floor - Suitable for installing lieghtweight furniture.

• 3000N Raised Floor - It is suitable for installing standard furniture such as bookshelves and archives on OA floors for general offices.

• 4000N Raised Floor - It is suitable for installing heavy objects such as large bookshelves and small server equipment.

• 5000N Raised Floor - It is suitable for installing heavy equipment such as computer rooms, machine rooms, and server rooms.

As mentioned above, in a general office, an OA raised floor with 3000N specifications is often introduced. However, depending on where the fixtures are placed, a concentrated load will be applied over the long term, so it will ultimately be necessary for the OA floor contractor to make a decision. 

When considering the introduction of an OA raised floor, ask a specialist for a quotation and construction so that you can continue to use it for a long time with peace of mind.