Changzhou Abeite Computer Room Equipment Co., Ltd

Build It Right, or Pay for It Later

If you're planning a data center, lab, or any high-performance workspace, here's a question that could save your project from disaster:

What’s inside your raised floor panel?

Most facility planners focus on finishes, airflow tiles, and pedestal height. But the real difference between a floor that lasts and one that warps, cracks, or fails lies in the core material — and it’s often overlooked.

This is the story of why natural gypsum outperforms every alternative on the market. And why, at Abeite, we never build with anything less.

Not All Calcium Sulphate Panels Are Created Equal

Most raised access floors look similar on the outside. But peel back the surface, and you'll find two very different worlds.

There are three core materials used in calcium sulphate panels today:

1. Natural gypsum – mined, pure, and reliable.

2. Desulfurized gypsum – a by-product of coal plant emissions.

3. Phosphogypsum – industrial waste from fertilizer production.

Only one belongs in a premium raised floor.

The Problem with Cheap Core Substitutes

Let’s get this straight: desulfurized and phosphogypsum cores were never designed for long-term structural use. They’re industrial waste — repurposed, modified, and marketed to reduce manufacturing costs.

They look fine on Day 1. But fast forward 6 months into a high-humidity facility, and here’s what you’re likely to see:

• Panels start warping.

• Surface tiles delaminate.

• Moisture gets trapped.

• Airflow becomes uneven.

• And your perfectly calibrated server room becomes a liability.

Worse still, chemical cores may contain harmful substances — sulfur residues, heavy metals, even radioactive compounds. Not the kind of thing you want under your mission-critical hardware.

Why Natural Gypsum Is the Gold Standard

At Abeite, we use only natural calcium sulphate — the same grade approved for pharmaceutical and food applications. Here’s why that matters:

1. It’s Stronger

Natural gypsum panels offer high bending and compressive strength. They don’t just meet the load capacity — they exceed it, holding up racks, HVAC units, and heavy foot traffic with ease.

2. It Stays Flat

Humidity? No problem. Natural gypsum resists moisture, stays dimensionally stable, and won’t swell or buckle like wood-core or desulfurized panels.

3. It Breathes

Natural gypsum regulates humidity. It absorbs and releases moisture as needed, keeping your environment balanced.

4. It’s Clean and Safe

No toxins. No industrial waste. No unpleasant surprises. Just pure, stable mineral content with proven indoor air safety.

5. It Lasts

With proper installation, our panels deliver over 20 years of reliable service — even in high-density environments.

Real Results from the Field

Case Study: Government Cloud Facility, South China

In 2022, a 1,800 sqm server hall built with modified chemical panels began showing failures just 18 months after commissioning. Delamination, cracking, and cooling inefficiencies prompted an urgent audit.

Our team replaced the failed floor with Abeite’s natural calcium sulphate panels.

The result?

• 32% airflow improvement

• Zero structural issues after 12 months

• Longer tile lifespan

• Higher green certification score

The upgrade paid for itself within 18 months — through lower cooling costs and zero downtime.

What to Look For When Specifying Raised Floors

Make sure your raised floor system delivers on five fronts:

1. Verified load-bearing strength (1,200–2,500 kg/m²)

2. Fire safety certification (EN 13501-1 A1)

3. Moisture and ESD resistance

4. Low VOC and formaldehyde emissions

5. Panel flatness and finish adhesion

If it doesn’t check all five, it doesn’t belong in your facility.

Ask the Tough Question: What’s in Your Floor?

Most manufacturers won’t tell you. Some may not even know.

At Abeite, we make it simple. Every panel is:

• Made with 100% natural gypsum core

• Tested under real-world thermal and humidity conditions

When failure is not an option, natural gypsum is the only choice.

Ready to Specify with Confidence?

Download our Raised Floor Specification Checklist or request a Custom Material Audit today. We'll help you see what’s under your current floor — and show you how to build better.

Abeite: Raising the Floor. Raising the Standard.