RAFt

RAFt (Raised Access Floor technology) Cannon RAFt

A RAFt is an installation frame which is used under a cabinet, in place of a floor tile in raised floor installations

Advantages & benefits

The RAFt sits on the pedestal heads integrating into the raised floor installation

RAFts are bayed, just like cabinets

Saves cost when compared to old fashioned installation methods

Saves considerable installation time

No tile cutting needed - saving further cost and mess

Provides massive cable entry through base

Base air flow is exceptional but may be sealed with Cannon diaphragm

Secures cab to pedestal system avoiding the need for tie bars to the floor substrate

Rigidifies lateral movement of raised floor installation

Allows minimised aisle widths and avoids cut tiles in aisle even for 1000mm deep cabinets as tiles in aisle slide under cabinet

Tiles in aisle can be lifted due to clearance of raised cabinet base (cabinet sits 50mm above tile surface)

RAFt accessories include brackets for commando connectors enabling power connections at RAFt level avoiding the need to enter floor void for power connection to PDUs etc

Finish

Powder painted Velvet Black to RAL 9005

Other colours available on request

Technical

The Cannon RAFt System is compatible with the majority of Raised Access Floors with a modular tile size of 600mm x 600mm in current use worldwid

Installation of the Cannon RAFt System is very simple as the system is designed to replace complete floor tiles in Raised Access Flooring where Cannon cabinets are to be installed

RAFt Depth

The RAFt consists of a series of individual 'picture frames' which are bolted together and which always have the same depth (front-to-back) dimension as a floor tile (600mm). Cabinets with a depth (front-to-back) dimension greater than 600mm, overhang the RAFt equally at front and rear, i.e. a 900mm cabinet would overhang the RAFt by 150mm at the front and rear. However, the RAFt raises the cabinet above the floor sufficiently to allow the overhung tiles to be raised vertically and slid sideways for access to the under floor void.

RAFt Width

It is preferable that the frame width matches the cabinet width (600, 700 or 800mm)

RAFt System Clamps

Single front & rear clamps (307C11180500) - for use where stringers are not present. These clamps are slotted for adjustment and clamp to the underside of the pedestal heads. Four clamps per cabinet should be used, one in each corner, however, if the cabinets are securely bayed together it may be considered adequate to use two per cabinet (one front & rear).

It is recommended that the end cabinets in a row, each have four clamps fitted, or at least the clamps should be to the 'outside' of these cabinets.

RAFt SYSTEM - 700 & 800 wide versions

RAFt Width

It is preferable that the frame width matches the cabinet width (600, 700 or 800mm).

A 700 wide or 800 wide RAFt is laid out In the same manner as the 600 wide RAFt except from the position of clamp brackets and the end of raft position Where a RAFt is built up from a multiple of frame widths other than the tile modular width of 600mm, it is likely that a part tile will be needed to act as a 'filler' at the end of the bay. A bracket is available (Pt No 307C00025002 cut tile support ) which bolts to the end of the RAFt to support this part tile. However, installers should check with the flooring manufacturers as to whether extra pedestals are also required to maintain the integrity/warranty of the floor system.

Optional brackets and clamps available to suit most types of raised floor

For further details or if you cannot find what you are looking for please contact Cannon:

+44(0)1425 632600 / Scotland: +44(0)1355 239292