How is Anti-Staic Calcium Sulfate Raised Access Floor Becoming the Foundation for Modern Data Centers and Precision Facilities?
Publish Time: 2025-12-04
In environments with extremely stringent environmental requirements, such as data centers, communication equipment rooms, hospital operating rooms, laboratories, and high-end electronics manufacturing workshops, the floor is not only the foundation for supporting personnel and equipment but also a crucial interface for ensuring electrical safety, airflow organization, and stable information operation. Traditional flooring materials struggle to simultaneously meet multiple demands, including load-bearing capacity, fire resistance, anti-static properties, and wiring flexibility. Anti-staic calcium sulfate raised access floor, with its unique material structure and systematic design, is becoming the preferred flooring solution for these highly sensitive spaces.
Firstly, its superior anti-static performance is its core value. In areas with dense electronic equipment, the static voltage generated by friction between the human body or equipment can reach thousands of volts, easily damaging precision chips or interfering with signal transmission. Antistatic calcium sulfate flooring utilizes a conductive layer (such as PVC or HPL laminate with an embedded copper foil mesh) on the surface of a high-density calcium sulfate core board, coupled with a grounded all-steel support system, to form a continuous, low-resistance (typically ≤1×10⁶Ω) electrostatic discharge path. Static charge can be safely conducted to the ground within 0.1 seconds, effectively preventing equipment malfunctions, data loss, and even fire risks caused by static electricity accumulation, fully meeting international and domestic antistatic standards such as IEC 61340 and GB/T 20991.
Secondly, the high-strength, lightweight calcium sulfate substrate offers both structural and environmental advantages. Calcium sulfate (CaSO₄·2H₂O) is a natural mineral material that, after high-temperature dehydration and high-pressure molding, forms a dense, uniform, inorganic, and non-combustible core board. Its compressive strength can reach over 10MPa, far exceeding that of ordinary cement particleboard, capable of withstanding the long-term static load of heavy-duty server racks; simultaneously, its moderate density (approximately 1.1–1.3 g/cm³) reduces the building load. More importantly, the calcium sulfate material is 100% asbestos-free, formaldehyde-free, and recyclable. Its production process is low-carbon, and it is biodegradable after disposal, meeting the requirements of LEED, WELL, and China Green Building Materials certifications.
Third, the elevated structure provides unparalleled functional integration capabilities. A 30-60cm high static pressure box space is formed beneath the floor, allowing for flexible placement of power and data cables, fiber optics, fire ducts, and air conditioning ducts, achieving a modern data center layout of "people above, cables below." Compared to ceiling-mounted air supply, underfloor air supply is closer to the heat source of the equipment, improving heat exchange efficiency by over 30% and significantly reducing PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness), contributing to energy conservation and carbon reduction in data centers. Simultaneously, the modular design supports rapid disassembly and partial replacement, facilitating future expansion and maintenance, greatly improving operational efficiency.
Furthermore, its excellent fire resistance, sound insulation, and flatness further solidify its high-end positioning. The calcium sulfate core board is a Class A non-combustible material with a fire resistance rating exceeding 1 hour. Its overall structure effectively isolates noise transmission from upstairs floors. Surface flatness error is ≤0.5mm/2m, providing a stable platform for the installation of precision instruments. Multiple finishes are available (such as anti-slip PVC, wear-resistant HPL, and metal veneer), balancing aesthetics and functionality.
Ultimately, the value of the anti-staic calcium sulfate raised access floor goes far beyond simply being "a floor." It is a systematic floor platform integrating electrical safety, energy efficiency, intelligent wiring, and eco-friendliness. When current flows quietly and orderly underground, when cool air is precisely delivered to servers from beneath your feet, when static electricity is instantly and invisibly dissipated—this silent floor, with its sturdy structure, supports every bit of safety and efficiency in the digital age. Beneath the unseen ground, it defines the "underlying logic" of modern high-tech spaces: safety begins beneath your feet; intelligence is hidden within its every detail.
