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BSEN Product Range

The followning BG products are available to meet the most common BSEN specifications. BG products to meet other BSEN specifications can be made to order.

Product Panel Classification Panel Size Maximum Ultimate Load Working Load Panel Thickness Panel Weight (per m²)
BG 3 3/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 31mm 32Kg
BG 3L 3/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 26mm 31Kg
BG 5 5/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 31mm 33Kg
  • L = Low profile

Technical

Construction High density particleboard core. Galvanised steel encapsulation: top and bottom sheets folded and bonded with edges ribbed for added rigidity
Certification All panels tested to requirements of BSEN 12825:2001
Loading Safety Margin Tested to withstand excess point loading factor of 3x working load
Acoustic Performance Typical panel performance 43dB airborne sound and 68dB impact sound Performance will improve depending on surface finish applied
Electrical Forms electrically continuous floor that should be earthed in accordance with IEE regulations. Earthing studs can be pre-fitted to pedestals. Electrostatically conductive gasket may be fitted to pedestal head.
Fire Resistance Class 'O' spread of flame
Warranty Single point manufacturer warranty: 25 years
Key Dimensional Length: ± 0.4mm; Square: 600x600 ± 0.5mm; Thickness ± 0.5mm

Product Selector Guide

Installation Typical Suitability Typical Floor Height (cable only) Typical Floor Height (cable and HVAC)
Light Office Use BG 3 / BG 3L 70 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
General Office Use BG 3 / BG 3L 70 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
Call Centres BG 3, BG 5 150 - 600mm 300 - 1200mm
Communications Room BG 3 150 - 300mm 300 - 450mm
Banking And Finance BG 3 150 - 300mm 300 - 600mm
Plant And Equipment BG 5 - 300 - 600mm
Sports Halls, Gymansiums BG 5 150 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
Retail BG 3 / BG 5 70 - 150mm 150 - 600mm

 

The decision on which Grade to specify on each project is the responsibility of the specifier. The BSEN specification does not give specific guidance on an application by application basis, the table below provides broad guidelines, for more detailed advice please contact our technical department on 01432 347718

Product Usage Table

Product BSEN Specification Typical Applications Panel Features
BG 3 3/A/3/2

*General office and commercial / retail areas with standard equipment and no especially heavy plant anticipated

Standard panel, fully encapsulated steel, gravity laid.
BG 3L Low profile panel, fully encased steel, gravity laid.
BG 5 5/A/3/2 *Areas with moderately heavy equipment or machinery, heavily trafficked Standard panel, fully encased steel, gravity laid.