Benefits of Using Quality Floor Boxes and Containment Products in Installation

When it comes to electrical installations, the benefits of cable management cannot be overstated. Good cable organisation helps with safety and improves appearance. In this article, we will look at the top five benefits of using high-quality floor boxes and containment products in your installations, focussing on safety. Whether you are an installer, a facility manager, or a building owner, knowing these benefits will help you make smart choices for your next project.

1. Enhanced Safety and Risk Reduction

One of the main benefits of using good floor boxes and containment systems is the big improvement in safety. Good floor boxes keep cables hidden and help decrease trip risks in busy areas, by reducing the trailing leads that exist when sockets and data points at the wall are used to service  a requirement for power and / or data in the middle of a room.

Many high-quality containment products use materials that can resist fire. This helps stop the fire from spreading along cable paths. This is very important in commercial buildings where fire safety rules are stricter.

2. Improved Electrical Performance and Reliability

Good cable management solutions do more than just organise wires. They can also improve electrical performance. A good design keeps power and data cables apart. This lowers electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Proper cable organisation also helps air move around better, which prevents overheating. This can lower electrical problems by improving heat dissipation.

Having the right amount of wiring space available to allow the correct bend radius of data cables (like cat 6, cat 6a or cat 7) also has a positive impact on the performance of the cable and therefore the overall result that the client gets from the installation.

3. Cost-Effective Long-Term Solution

Quality floor boxes and containment products may cost more at first. However, they save you a lot of money in the long run. Strong and well-made products do not need to be replaced or fixed as often. This helps lower maintenance costs in places that get a lot of use. The advantages that Cableduct floor boxes offer in this regard include, but are not limited to, solid cast outlet flaps and handles as opposed to just rolled sheet metal, which means that they are more robust and durable than others.

Proper cable management can also help save energy. It does this by making cable routes better and cutting down on resistance.

4. Increased Flexibility and Scalability

Quality cable management solutions are flexible for changing needs. When done right, floor boxes and containment systems make access far easier to enable future changes. This helps for future growth of your cable management system. Floor box outlet plates can be changed to meet reconfiguration requirements and an additional outlet plates allowed for at time of installation is an easy way of future proofing your floor box for further or additional requirements at a later date.

5. Enhanced Aesthetics and Professional Appearance

While safety and performance are very important, we should not forget about appearance. High quality floor boxes and containment products don’t just help keep things tidy and neat, they can also blend in with the final floor to make them as discreet as possible and can also match the surrounding accessories finishes in most cases. Furthermore, with less than half as much visible metal than other floor boxes, Cableduct 700 Series and Minima ranges are the most discreet in the market. For important projects like luxury hotels , museums and super-prime residences, customisable, discreet floor boxes are key for the feel of a building’s interior.

Premium cable management solutions come in many styles and finishes. This helps them fit into different interior designs. Whether it’s for offices, schools, car showrooms, or homes, Cableduct can make the right floor boxes for your needs.

If you are planning a design project and need quality floor boxes and containment solutions, Cableduct can help. For more information about our products or services, call 020 8683 1126 or send us a message online. We will get back to you as soon as we can.