{"id":6951,"date":"2026-10-28T06:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/pp-honeycomb-protection-board-mezzanine-installation.html"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:42:15","slug":"pp-honeycomb-protection-board-mezzanine-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/pp-honeycomb-protection-board-mezzanine-installation.html","title":{"rendered":"PP Honeycomb Protection Board Under Mezzanine Installation: Loads During Steel Erection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mezzanine installation puts structural steel onto a finished floor during erection, and the worst loads occur before the structure is stable: components set down, dragged and lifted into place. This article looks at protecting floors during mezzanine and structural installation. The focus is erection loads, set-down zones and protecting the floor beneath temporary instability.<\/p>\n

Erection loads are the least controlled loads on site<\/h2>\n

Once a mezzanine is complete its loads are designed and distributed. During erection the same weight is applied temporarily at points, often with dynamic effects as components are positioned.<\/p>\n

A rigid PP honeycomb protection board spreads those set-down and dragging loads, protecting the slab and any coating during the least controlled phase.<\/p>\n

Because the panels are light, they can be repositioned quickly as the erection sequence moves across the floor.<\/p>\n

Thickness choices from 2 mm to 12 mm<\/h2>\n

Mezzanine work justifies the upper part of the 2 mm to 12 mm range, because steel components concentrate significant weight onto small contact areas.<\/p>\n

For pedestrian routes around the works a mid thickness is enough. Under set-down zones and column base positions, the thickest boards give the spreading that protects the floor.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Board group<\/th>\nTypical thickness<\/th>\nWhere it earns its place<\/th>\nWatch-outs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Light-duty panel<\/td>\n2-3 mm<\/td>\nPedestrian routes around the erection area<\/td>\nUnsuitable under steel components<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General erection panel<\/td>\n4-6 mm<\/td>\nWorking areas with light component handling<\/td>\nKeep clear of the crew’s working zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heavy-duty panel<\/td>\n8-10 mm<\/td>\nSet-down zones and column base positions<\/td>\nCheck after each lift<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum protection<\/td>\n12 mm<\/td>\nHeaviest steel components and plant<\/td>\nConfirm slab capacity before erection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Set-down zones, column bases and sequences<\/h2>\n

Identify the set-down and lifting zones before erection starts, and protect those areas first, because that is where every component will land.<\/p>\n

Protect column base positions with thicker panels, and check them after each lift, since those points carry the highest loads.<\/p>\n

Keep the panels clear of the erection crew’s working area where possible, and agree the sequence so protection moves with the work rather than obstructing it.<\/p>\n

How honeycomb board compares with ply, steel and offcuts<\/h2>\n

Steel plate is the strongest option but is heavy and slow to place, and in an active erection zone that matters.<\/p>\n

Plywood is the usual choice and works, but it absorbs water, crushes at the edges and is awkward to move between set-down points.<\/p>\n

Timber offcuts are inconsistent and can fail unpredictably under steel loads. A PP honeycomb board gives known performance and is light enough to reposition with the sequence.<\/p>\n

A practical trial plan for mezzanine work<\/h2>\n

Protect the set-down zone and one column base position, leaving comparable positions on the current method. Inspect after each lift.<\/p>\n

Run a set-down test with the heaviest component, then lift and inspect the slab and coating.<\/p>\n

Record any crushing or indentation and whether panels could be repositioned quickly enough to keep up with the sequence.<\/p>\n

What to include in a protection board enquiry<\/h2>\n

State the slab and coating type, the component weights, the set-down zones and the erection sequence. Ask for the recommended thickness for concentrated steel loads.<\/p>\n

Ask for guidance on protecting column bases and on repositioning panels during the sequence, plus custom sizes for standard bay grids.<\/p>\n

For a quotation or sample panel, contact service@mingplastics.com<\/a> or WhatsApp +86 189 3887 1524<\/a>. Include the surface type, floor area, trades on site and expected duration so the recommended thickness, facing and fire performance can be confirmed before you order.<\/p>\n

Final takeaway<\/h3>\n

Protect set-down zones and column bases first, use the thick end of the range under steel, and inspect after every lift as the erection sequence progresses.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mezzanine erection applies the least controlled loads on site. This guide covers thickness from 2 mm to 12 mm, set-down zones and a mezzanine trial plan.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6951"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6951\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mingplastics.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}