Free Movement Area
Summary
Free Movement Area - Floor area where materials handling equipment can move freely in any direction.
Technical Information
Surface Regularity in Free Movement Areas
In assessing the surface regularity in Free Movement areas it is not possible to survey an infinite number of points and so a sample representing the floor is surveyed. Free-movement floors and associated construction tolerances are not intended for Verry Narrow Aisles (VNAs), where a defined-movement specification should be used.
Choosing Free Movement Floor Classification
New floors should be constructed to the highest practical standard of levelness and flatness. FM2 is suggested in order to give the greatest flexibility for future use of the building.
When deciding on the classification, it should be recognised that, apart from a higher potential cost of the floor, the requirement for higher flatness tolerances may lead to construction methods with more formed joints.
Properties Measured
Two properties are measured in free movement areas, as defined below:
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