When installing electronic wire guidance there are a few things you need to consider before you go ahead. The first thing to consider is your floor.

 

Flatness

 

Floor flatness is an issue when installing EWG systems. Floor flatness should have no more than a 1:400 gradual rate of change in any direction over a distance of 2 metres. If you have an existing building with an old slab and your floor does not meet these requirements then it may need to be ground in some areas.

 

Because EWG uses an electronic signal to guide the forklift, metal plates, joints or manhole covers can interfere with the signal.

 

- objects such as manhole covers, metal joints or plates must be no closer than 900 millimetres from the guide path in the centre of the aisle.

- steel reinforcing bars in the slab that are 12 millimetres in diameter or more should be no closer than 50 millimetres to the guide path.

- steel joints and cables in post tension slabs should be a minimum of 100 millimetres from the surface.

- electronic wire guidance can be installed in Fibremesh or Fibrecrete reinforced mix.

- important: if your slab contains L-shaped steel joints RING US BEFORE YOU POUR!

 

For the best results EWGA should be involved from the very beginning of your renovation, expansion or new development. We can advise you on the best solution for your situation.

 

Once you have ensured that your floor is prepared for EWG installation you must decide on your racking system.