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Raised access floors for data centers in East Africa

Calcium sulphate and woodcore panels, perforated cooling tiles, pedestals and accessories. Supplied from Nairobi and Kigali to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Raised floor cross-section Floor panels sit on pedestals above a concrete slab. Cold air travels through the space under the floor and rises through a perforated tile into a rack. Concrete slab Server rack Cold air under the floor Rises through the tile Perforated tile Solid panels Pedestals
How a raised floor delivers cold air to equipment.

Why data centers use raised floors

A raised access floor creates a space under the white space for cold air, power and data cabling. Perforated tiles let you place cooling exactly where the equipment needs it, and lift-out panels give access to cables without disturbing the room.

We supply the full system: panels, pedestals, cooling tiles, cable grommets and the tools to handle them.

Raised floor panels and accessories

600 x 600 mm calcium sulphate raised floor panel
600 x 600 mm

Calcium sulphate raised floor panels

Made from calcium sulphate (gypsum), a non-combustible material. A solid, comfortable surface underfoot, suited to server halls and general white space.

Woodcore raised floor panel for power rooms
For power rooms and tight spaces

Woodcore raised floor panels

Designed for sites where space constraints rule out calcium sulphate panels. A common choice for power rooms.

DirectPerf 25% perforated raised floor tile for cold aisles
DirectPerf, 25% open area

Perforated tiles for cold aisles

The DirectPerf panel uses patent-pending technology to angle air towards equipment. It achieves a 93% Capture Index, so more of your cold air reaches the servers.

Aluminium perforated raised floor panel used as an air vent
For open-loop cooling

Aluminium perforated panels

A very strong panel that works as an air vent in open-loop cooling layouts.

Galvanised raised floor pedestals with antistatic top
Galvanised, antistatic

Raised floor pedestals

Well-galvanised pedestals with antistatic properties that carry the panels above the slab. Ask for the load rating on the datasheet.

Cable grommet with brushes for raised floor panels
Complete with brushes

Cable grommets

Give cables a protected way through the floor. Grommets reduce wear and tear on cables and keep air from escaping around them.

Suction panel lifter for raised floor panels
Suction lifter

Panel lifter

A high-quality suction lifter for removing and replacing panels safely, which helps reduce injuries in the data center.

Choosing a panel

PanelMaterialUse it forNotes
Calcium sulphate, 600 x 600Calcium sulphate (gypsum)Server halls, general white spaceNon-combustible, comfortable underfoot
WoodcoreWood corePower rooms, tight spacesUse where calcium sulphate cannot be installed
DirectPerf 25%Perforated, 25% open areaCold aislesAngles air to equipment, 93% Capture Index
Aluminium perforatedAluminiumOpen-loop cooling ventsStrong panel that doubles as an air vent

Load ratings, fire ratings and certificates are on our datasheets. Ask for them in your quote request.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between calcium sulphate and woodcore panels?

Calcium sulphate panels are made from gypsum, a non-combustible material, and feel solid underfoot. Woodcore panels suit power rooms, or sites where calcium sulphate panels cannot be installed.

Which panel should I use in a cold aisle?

Use perforated panels. Our DirectPerf 25% panel angles air towards equipment and achieves a 93% Capture Index. Aluminium perforated panels suit open-loop cooling layouts.

Do you supply raised floors outside Kenya?

Yes. We supply Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda from our offices in Nairobi and Kigali.

Do you install raised floors?

Tell us about your site in the quote request and we will confirm supply and installation options.

How do I lift panels safely?

Use a suction panel lifter. It gives a secure grip and reduces injuries when you open the floor.

Where we supply

Nairobi, Kenya

Lake Oil Bld, 1st Floor, Kiambu-Kamiti Rd, Kiambu. Open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Kigali, Rwanda

Rep Office.

We deliver raised floors to data centers in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Planning a new data center floor?

Send us your room size, panel type and location, and we will reply with a quote.

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