The KoldLok Wave raised floor grommet takes raised floor grommets to the next level. The KoldLok Wave, from Upsite Technologies, features a patent-pending wave shaped thermoplastic elastomer that offers the best sealing against bypass airflow, unsurpassed by any brush grommet on the market. KoldLok Wave - The Best Sealing Grommet On The Market! 
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Try the new KoldLok Wave | The KoldLok Wave offers more usable cable area, in fact 169% more usable open area than a leading competitor. KoldLok Wave is versatile, the split design allows edge-cut tiles to be removed without capturing cables. Like the previous KoldLok Brush Strip Grommets, the KoldLok Wave is maintenance free. Once installed the wave shaped material seals and re-seals around cables with no additional maintenance or monitoring required. The KoldLok Wave is simple to install and its durable ABS frame and flexible sealing surface engineered to withstand long-term use. |
ApplicationsDesigned to seal openings in new raised floor cutouts prior to the installation of communications, power, or other cabling. In a study done by Upsite Technologies on 19 computer rooms totaling over 204,400 ft, it was found that 60% of valuable cooled air is not reaching the air intakes of IT equipment. The KoldLok Wave™ was developed to provide the best seal against this wasted bypass. airflow. Benefits By sealing cable openings and blocking bypass airflow, the KoldLok Wave™: § Increases cooling unit effectiveness § Allows for greater IT density in data centers § Increases static pressure under the raised floor § Improves cool air delivery through perforated tiles and floor grates § Decreases humidity control expense § Meets a prerequisite for hot aisle/cold aisle best practices and containment strategies § Reduces the need to purchase additional cooling units
Specifications Patented Sealing System
U.S. Patent and International patents pending. The KoldLok Wave™ design uses thermoplastic elastomer to wrap around penetrators, creating a more effective seal. Safety Features § The thermoplastic elastomer material is rated UL94 HB. § An optional safety cover is available.
Grommet Frame
The frame is molded from durable ABS.
Finish: Black. Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) § TPE material is overmolded to frame to create a flexible sealing membrane. § Tensile Stress (300% Strain, 73F) -290 psi (ASTM D412) § Tear Strength 100lbf/in (ASTM D624) § Color: Black Floor Mounting System
Four (4) self-tapping screws are provided for installation. Dimensions & Tile Cutting Requirements | Inches (W x D x H) | Millimeters (W x D x H) | Overall Size | 11 x 9 x 1 7/8 | 279 x 229 x 48 | Overall Size with Optional Safety Cover | 117/32 x 95/32 x 23/4 | 285 x 233 x 70 | Product Height Above Floor | 3/8 | 10 | Product Height Above Floor (with cover) | 1 | 25 | Usable Cable Area | 73/4 x 57/8 | 197 x 149 | Cut Required - interior of the tile | 91/4 x 63/4 | 235 x 172 | Cut Required - long side on tile edge | 91/4 x 77/8 | 235 x 200 | Cut Required - short side on tile edge | 101/8 x 63/4 | 257 x 172 |
Product Drawings
Featuring Sealing Effectiveness - New, patent-pending wave shaped thermoplastic elastomer offers the best sealing against bypass airflow, unsurpassed by any brush grommet on the market.
Usable Cable Area - Offers 45.5 sq inches of usable cable area, over two and a half times that of a leading brush competitor. Maintenance Free - Wave shaped material seals around cables with no additional maintenance or monitoring required. Configuration - Split design allows edge-cut tiles to be removed without capturing cables. Fire Resistant - Thermoplastic elastomer material is rated UL94 HB. Longevity - Durable, impact-resistant ABS frame. Safety Cover - An optional cover is available to ensure greater safety before rack and cable installation. Background
ELIMINATE BYPASS AIRFLOW
Unsealed cable openings allow 63% or more of bypass air losses in a typical computer room. Excessive bypass airflow will reduce underfloor static pressure to as low as 0.01" of water column. This is much lower than the 0.025" required for cooling high heat densities (> 1 kW/rack or cabinet). Unmanaged bypass air results in vertical and zone hot spots and introduces significant cooling inefficiencies. A CLEAR SOLUTION
The KoldLok Wave™ Split Integral Grommet automatically reseals raised-floor openings, permanently solving bypass airflow problems. |
