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BE Range (edge banded): BSEN products

The following BE products are available to meet the most common BSEN specifications.
BE 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)
BE 3 3/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 31mm 33Kg
BE 3V 3/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 33mm 35Kg
BE 5 5/A/3/2 600 x 600mm >8kN <3kN 31mm 33Kg
  • V = Vinyl surfaced

Technical

ConstructionHigh density particleboard core. Galvanised steel encapsulation: top and bottom sheets bonded to each surface.
CertificationAll panels tested to 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
Key DimensionalLength: ± 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 BE 3 / 3V 70 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
General Office Use BE 3 / 3V 70 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
Call Centres BE 3 / 3V; BE 5 150 - 600mm 300 - 1200mm
Communications Room BE 3V 150 - 300mm 300 - 450mm
Banking And Finance BE 3 / 3V 150 - 300mm 300 - 600mm
Plant And Equipment BE 5 - 300 - 600mm
Sports Halls, Gymansiums BE 5 150 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
Retail BE 3 / BE 5 70 - 150mm 150 - 600mm
Light Industrial BE 5 150 - 300mm 150 - 450mm
Hotel and Leisure BE 3 / 3V 70 - 150mm 150 - 450mm
Schools & Colleges BE 3 / 3V 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
BE 3 3/A/3/2 *General office and commercial / retail areas with standard equipment and no especially heavy plant anticipated Standard panel, encapsulated: steel bonded to both surfaces, gravity laid.
BE 5 5/A/3/2 *Areas with moderately heavy equipment or machinery, heavily trafficked Standard panel, encapsulated: steel bonded to both surfaces, gravity laid.
  • *No applications are given in BSEN. These general areas are indicative and for guidance only