Walker® Infloor Systems
For whatever the future holds
Infloor Systems Design Guide
Walker® Infloor Systems are the cost-effective and flexible
solution for any wiring and communication needs now and in
the future. There are three key infloor systems: Walkerduct®
Underfloor Duct, Walkercell® Cellular Raceway, and Flushduct®
Infloor Raceway.
Specifiers should consider what will happen if there is an
office move or a change in the type business housed within
the structure. Walker Infloor Systems are the cost-effective
solution to these types of changes. Their ability to deliver
power and communications to any floor plan eliminates costly
renovations and rewiring. By installing an infloor system, the
specifier is well prepared for any changes the future may hold.
How-to-use
This guide will assist the specifier in selecting a Walker Infloor
system. Review the system designs, example applications, and
color-coded sample layouts to determine the most appropriate
wiring solution for any project.
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Walkerduct® with Junction Boxes
n Two Sizes Of Underfloor Ducts
Match capacity to project requirements in order to
maximize future wiring capabilities
n Multiple Duct Combinations/Configurations
Maximum flexibility matched with cost control
n Quality Construction
Duct is 16-gauge galvannealed steel with continuous
seam weld construction to prevent moisture in duct
n Ample Bend Radius Throughout System
Maintains integrity of fiber optic cable communications
in Pro Series System
n Junction Box Access Openings In Round
Or Square Design
Allows flexibility to match style with flooring plans
n Choice Of Preset Shape And Size
Pro Series rectangular presets are ideal for open areas
with flush activations. Round presets offer smaller egress
area and pedestal activations or flush flex connections to
furniture or fixtures
n Wide Variety Of Activations
Flush and pedestal fittings in a variety of designs match
function with aesthetics
n Design Criteria
Minimum Distance Between Presets: 9" on center
Typical Spacings Between Presets: 12" or 24" on center
Typical Spacings Between Raceways: 5', 6', 10' on center
Common Modules:
Raceway 5' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 10' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 5' on center, no presets
UL & CUL Standard: 884
n Distribution Ducts
Duct can be furnished with or without presets.
Standard heights of presets are 1" [25mm],
1½" [38mm], 2" [51mm], 2½" [64mm] and 3" [76mm].
Consult factory for additional heights. Aftersets in two
styles and a range of depths are available for both
sizes of duct.
n Walkerduct System Options
No. 4 Duct 31/8" 7¼" [184mm] 113/8" [289mm]
No. 2 Duct
Preset Height [79mm]
Preset Height As Specified
As Specified 1 No. 2 2 No. 2 3 No. 2
3.34 in2 1¼" 8.72 in2 1½"
[56.3cm2] [38mm] 6½" [165mm] 14" [356mm]
[21.5cm2] [32mm]
n Spacing between
31/8" 6½" ducts will always be 1"
1 No. 4 2 No. 4
n 3 Duct Junction Box 10 5/8" [270mm] 181/8" [460mm]
(1, 2, 4 and 5 duct boxes also available)
22"
1 No. 2 and 1 No. 4 2 No. 4 and 1 No. 2
2 9/16" [65mm]
181/8" [460mm] 13¾" [349mm]
24"
/ " [9mm] cover plates available for heavy load applications.
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1 No. 2 and 2 No. 4 2 No. 2 and 1 No. 4
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Walkerduct with Junction Boxes offers capacity and
flexibility for retail, libraries, light industrial and small-
to medium-sized office space. Unobtrusive junction
box covers provide wire and cable access for
moves, adds and changes.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
817 Series Flush Fittings
525 Series Pedestal Fittings
1200 Series Pedestal Fittings
PSRC9 Flush Fittings Plan View
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings n Walkerduct
n Walkerduct Feeder
See pages 14-15 n Junction Boxes
Afterset activations available.
n Electrical Room
n Communication Room
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Walkerduct® with Trenchduct
n Easy Access To Trenchduct System
Removable coverplates allow cables/wires to be laid in place
and can be accessed by removing coverplates after installation
n Large Capacity Feeder System
Trenchduct sizes meet requirements to feed a large number
of cables and wires from closet to distribution area
n Flexible Trenchduct Design
Select the width, depth and number of
compartments to meet each job’s requirements
n Trenchduct Custom Options Available
Aluminum construction, 3/8" [9mm] cover,
factory-installed supports, and other options
allow design to meet each project’s requirements
n Two Sizes Of Underfloor Ducts
Match capacity to project requirements in order
to maximize future wiring capabilities
n Ample Bend Radius Throughout System
Maintains integrity of fiber optic cable communications
n Choice Of Preset Shape And Size
Match cable and wire requirements with your choice
of activation covers
n Wide Variety Of Activations
Flush and pedestal fittings in a variety of designs
match function with aesthetics
n Design Criteria
Minimum Distance Between Presets: 9" on center
Typical Spacings Between Presets: 12" or 24" on center
Typical Spacings Between Raceways: 5', 6', 10' on center
Common Modules:
Raceway 5' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 10' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 5' on center, no presets
UL & CUL Standard:
884 (Walkerduct)/209 (Trenchduct)
n Distribution Ducts
Duct can be furnished with or without presets. Standard heights of presets are
1" [25mm], 1½" [38mm], 2" [51mm], 2½" [64mm] and 3" [76mm]. Consult factory
for additional heights. Aftersets in two styles and a range of depths
are available for both sizes of duct.
n Walkerduct System Options
31/8" 7¼" [184mm] 113/8" [289mm]
No. 4 Duct
No. 2 Duct [79mm]
Preset Height
Preset Height As Specified 1 No. 2 2 No. 2 3 No. 2
As Specified
3.34 in2
1¼" 6½" [165mm] 14" [356mm]
[21.5cm2] [32mm] 8.72 in2 [56.3cm2] n Spacing between
ducts will always be 1"
31/8" [79mm] 1½ "
6½" [165mm] [38mm] 1 No. 4 2 No. 4
10 5/8" [270mm] 181/8" [460mm]
n Trenchduct
6" [152mm] to 24" [610mm] wide
2½" [64mm] 1 No. 2 and 1 No. 4 2 No. 4 and 1 No. 2
or 3¼"[83mm]
18 /8" [460mm]
1
13¾" [349mm]
Trenchduct
Lengths available 1' [0.3m] to 9' [2.7m]
Consult factory for custom sizes or cover thickness.
1 No. 2 and 2 No. 4 2 No. 2 and 1 No. 4
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Walkerduct with Trenchduct provides a high capacity
of wire and cable management. Perfect for an open
space setting, power and communications can be
easily rewired by accessing steel plates on the floor.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
817 Series Flush Fittings
525 Series Pedestal Fittings
1200 Series Pedestal Fittings
PSRC9 Flush Fittings
Trench Access Hood Plan View
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings n Walkerduct
n Trenchduct
See pages 14-15 n Electrical Room
Afterset activations available. n Communication Room
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Walkercell® with Junction Box Header
n Three-In-One Configuration Raceway
Three compartment high capacity raceway installs quickly
n Triple Service Preset With Recessed Activations
Brings up to three services to the workstation at one location.
Available heights include 1½" [38mm], 2" [51mm], 2½" [64mm],
3" [76mm], 3¼" [83mm]
n Large Capacity Feeder System
Junction Box Header sizes meet requirements to feed a large
number of cables and wires from closet to distribution area
n Round Access Opening
Easy to access system for future wiring changes
n Flexible Junction Box Design
Select the width and depth to meet each job’s requirements
n Ample Bend Radius Throughout System
Maintains integrity of fiber optic cable communications
n Design Criteria
Minimum Distance Between Presets: 12" on center
Typical Distances Between Presets: 24", 30", 60" on center
Minimum Distribution Raceway Spacing: 3' on center
Typical Distances Between Raceways: 5', 6', 10' on center
Common Modules:
Raceway 5' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 10' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 5' on center, no presets
Raceway available blank or with openings for presets
Consult factory for custom spaced openings and preset depths
UL & CUL Standard: 209
n Walkercell System Options
Preset Depth 1½" [38mm] to 3¼" [83mm]
1½" [38mm]
8.2 in2 4.2 in2 8.2 in2 n Junction Box Header
17 /8" [448mm]
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WCR1½ Total capacity: 26.3 in2
24" [610mm], 30" [762 mm] or 36" [915mm]
2" [51mm] 2½" [64mm], 3" [76mm]
Communication Power Communication or 3½" [89mm]
11.0 in2 4.3 in2 11.0 in2
Junction Box Header (Wcr1½ , Wcr2, Wcr3)
21¾" [552mm] Consult factory for custom sizes.
WCR2 Total capacity: 26.3 in2
3" [76mm]
18.8 in2 8.5 in2 18.8 in2
21¾" [552mm]
WCR3 Total capacity: 46.1 in2
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Walkercell with Junction Box Header provides fast
installation and high flexibility along with high capacity
for commercial and educational facilities. Easy access to
cables and wires manage the changing business needs
of commercial buildings.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
FloorPort™ Recessed Fittings
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings
Plan View
See pages 14-15 n Walkercell
Afterset activations available. n Junction Box Header
n Electrical Room
n Communication Room
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Walkercell® with Trenchduct
n Easy Access To Trenchduct System
Removable coverplates allow cables/wires to be laid in place and
can be accessed by removing coverplates after installation
n Three-In-One Configuration Raceway
Three compartment high capacity raceway
installs quickly
n Triple Service Preset With
Recessed Activations
Brings up to three services to the workstation
at one location. Available heights include 1½" [38mm],
2" [51mm], 2½" [64mm], 3" [76mm], 3¼" [83mm]
n Large Capacity Feeder System
Trenchduct sizes meet requirements to feed a large number
of cables and wires from closet to distribution area
n Flexible Trenchduct Design
Select the width, depth, and number of compartments to
meet each job’s requirements
n Trenchduct Custom Options Available
Aluminum construction, 3/8" [9mm] cover, factory-installed supports,
and other options allow design to meet each project’s requirements
n Ample Bend Radius Throughout System
Maintains integrity of fiber optic cable communications
n Design Criteria
Minimum distance between presets: 12" on center
Typical distances between presets: 24", 30", 60" on center
Minimum distance between raceways: 24" (nom.) on center
Typical distances between raceways: 5', 6', 10' on center
Common Modules:
Raceway 5' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 10' on center, presets 2' on center
Raceway 5' on center, no presets
Raceway available blank or with openings for presets
Consult factory for custom spaced openings and preset depths
UL & CUL Standard: 209
n Walkercell System Options
Preset Depth 1½" [38mm] to 3¼" [83mm]
1½" [38mm]
8.2 in2 4.2 in2 8.2 in2 n Trenchduct
17 /8" [448mm]
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WCR1½ Total capacity: 26.3 in2
6" [152mm] to 24" [610mm] wide
2" [51mm] 2½" [64mm]
or 3¼" [83mm]
11.0 in2 4.3 in2 11.0 in2
Trenchduct
21¾" [552mm] Lengths available 1' [0.3m] to 9' [2.7m]
WCR2 Total capacity: 26.3 in2 Consult factory for custom sizes or thickness.
3" [76mm]
18.8 in2 8.5 in2 18.8 in2
21¾" [552mm]
WCR3 Total capacity: 46.1 in2
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Walkercell with Trenchduct provides fast installation and
high flexibility along with high capacity for commercial
and educational facilities. Easy access to cables and
wires manage the changing business needs of
commercial buildings.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
FloorPort™ Recessed Fittings
Trench Access Hood
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings Plan View
See pages 14-15
n Walkercell
Afterset activations available. n Trenchduct
n Electrical Room
n Communication Room
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Walkercell® Feed and Distribution
n Three-In-One Configuration Raceway
Three compartment high capacity raceway installs quickly
n Triple Service Preset With Recessed Activations
Brings up to three services to the workstation at one location.
Available heights include 1½" [38mm], 2" [51mm], 2½" [64mm], 3" [76mm], 3½" [83mm]
n Moderate Capacity Feeder System
Combination of raceway and junction boxes provide lower cost feed option
n Round Access Opening
Easy to access system for future wiring changes
n Ample Bend Radius Throughout System
Maintains integrity of fiber optic cable communications
n Design Criteria
Minimum Distance Between Presets: 12" on center
Typical Distances Between Presets: 24", 30", 60" on center
Recommended System Combinations:
WCR2 Feeder, WCR1½ or WCR2 Distribution Raceway
WCR3 Feeder, WCR2 or WCR3 Distribution Raceway
Minimum System Depths:
Using WCR1½ or WCR2 = 3½"
Using WCR3 = 4½"
Raceway available blank or with openings for presets
Consult factory for custom spaced openings and preset depths
UL & CUL Standard: 209
n Walkercell System Options
Preset Depth 1½" [38mm] to 3¼" [83mm]
1½" [38mm]
8.2 in2 4.2 in2 8.2 in2 n Walkercell Junction Box
17 5/8" [448mm]
WCR1½ Total capacity: 26.3 in2
24" [610mm] x 26" [660mm]
2" [49mm] 2½" [64mm] or
3½" [89mm]
11.0 in2 4.3 in2 11.0 in2
WCR2/WCR3 Junction Box
21¾" [522mm]
WCR2 Total capacity: 26.3 in2 WCR1½ Junction Box Available.
3" [75mm]
18.8 in2 8.5 in2 18.8 in2
21¾" [522mm]
WCR3 Total capacity: 46.1 in2
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Walkercell Feed and Distribution provides fast installation
and high flexibility along with high capacity for commercial
and educational facilities. Easy access to cables and wires
manage the changing business needs of commercial buildings.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
FloorPort™ Recessed Fittings
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings
See pages 14-15
Afterset activations available.
Plan View
n Walkercell
n Junction Boxes
n Electrical Room
n Communication Room
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Flushduct® with Junction Boxes
n 1, 2, or 3 Duct Combinations
Match communication and electrical requirements to product size
n Feed and Distribution Ducts Located
Flush With Finished Floor
Simplifies locating and accessing the system after initial installation
n Easy Access Into Duct Through
Factory Installed Screw Plugs
Provides easy activation and deactivation
n 13/8" [35mm] Minimum
System Depth
Permits installation in shallow
concrete pours with conduit feed
n Variety Of Pedestal Activations
Match services needed at workstation with activation
n Trenchduct Feed Maximizes Capacity
For large cabling requirements, Trenchduct can be
used to feed system
n Design Criteria
Minimum Distance Between Threaded Openings: 12" on center
Typical Distance Between Threaded Openings: 24" on center
(Preset openings are staggered in 2 and 3 duct systems)
Typical Distances Between Raceways: 5', 6', 10'
UL & CUL Standard: 884
3.31 in2 1¼" 3.31 in2 3.31 in2 1¼" 3.31 in2 3.31 in2 3.31 in2 1¼"
[21.3cm2] [32mm] [21.3cm2] [21.3cm2] [32mm] [21.3cm2] [21.3cm2] [21.3cm2] [32mm]
31/8" [79mm] 6¼" [166mm] 9 3/8" [238mm]
Single Flushduct Double Flushduct Triple Flushduct
16" [406mm]
2½" [64mm]
3 Duct Flushduct Junction Box
1 or 2 duct boxes also available.
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Flushduct with Junction Boxes lay level with the
concrete on the floor. It provides easy access through
the duct and simple installation of wires and cables.
It also offers an aesthetically pleasing option for any
open space application.
Service Fitting/
Activation Options:
525 Series Pedestal Fittings
Multiplex™ Pedestal Fittings
See pages 14-15
Afterset activations available
PLAN VIEW
n Flushduct
n Flushduct Feeder
n Junction Boxes
n Electrical Room
n Communication Room
Activation Options & Service Fittings
Compatible Systems
n Walkerduct® n Walkercell® n Flushduct® n Trenchduct
FloorPort Series n 817 Nonmetallic Series n Multiplex Series nnn
With a variety of finishes and carpet One-, two-, or three-gang Walkerduct Available in two sizes, Multiplex™
inserts, FloorPort™ activations blend fittings offer a wide range of covers fittings have interchangeable
right in. TopGuard™ protection that meet a variety of power and faceplates for power and
covers power and communications communications requirements on communications. They offer high
compartments. carpet or tile. capacity and easy user access.
PSRC9 Series n 817 Aluminum and Brass Series n Trench Access Hood n
Offered with gray, black, and brushed Brushed aluminum or brass finish Ideal for use in communications
aluminum flanges, the PSRC9 service adds a touch of style. Walkerduct rooms or electrical closets, the
fitting is designed to match poke-thru covers match Walker® floor boxes to Trench Access Hood provides
covers for a unified appearance. give a unified appearance when they access to a large number of cables.
are installed in the same area.
525 Series nnn 1200 Series nn FloorPort Series n
The 525 Series single service pedestal For communications or power, FloorPort activations provide a
fitting with a brushed satin finish has this single service pedestal fitting variety of options for power and
interchangeable faceplates that make has a removable bell cap housing to communications, including this
it easy to meet changing needs. protect cables. furniture feed cover.
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Other Infloor Distribution Systems
Custom Flange Floor Boxes Poke-Thru Devices
This brass fitting with beveled edges With cover options including Poke-thru devices offer TopGuard
is one example of the many ways metallic and nonmetallic finishes, protection and a variety of
that Walker can modify a product or steel and nonmetallic floor boxes configurations for power and
create a new one to meet customer for concrete and wood suit every communications on carpet, tile,
specifications. need and style. and wood covered floors.
Engraved Junction Box Cover Raised Floor Boxes Modular Wiring System
Custom engraved Walkerduct® Raised floor boxes are available The Walkerflex® modular wiring
Junction Box Covers are available in in four styles and a range of depths, system works with Walker raised
a wide range of metals, textures and sizes, and cover options. These floor boxes to offer “plug and play”
finishes to enhance any décor and boxes can be prewired to save flexibility for easy moves, adds
increase recognition for your facility. installation time. and changes.
Wood Inlay Junction Box Cover Medical Raceway System Custom Solutions
This custom junction box cover Available in steel and aluminum, When standard products don’t
was designed for easy access, Wallduct medical raceway is meet your needs, we can develop
aesthetic appeal, and durability designed specifically for the high a custom infloor wire and cable
in a high-traffic wood floor cable volume requirements of management solution. Let us design
application. medical scan rooms. a product just for you.
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Common Infloor Raceway Terminology
Activation/Service Fitting – The device access point at Monolithic Pour Concrete Construction – A type of
which wires and cables egress from the infloor system. construction where a single, continuous pour of concrete
These products come in a large variety of styles and sizes creates the floor or columns of a building.
and can be recessed into the floor, flush with the floor or
mounted above the floor. Mud Slab – A shallow concrete slab to create a level work
surface for the infloor system. Allows faster and easier
Afterset – A metal fitting installed between the infloor installation of services and products in the building.
raceway and the activation used to bring cables and wires
from the raceway to the activation. It is installed after core Mudcap – A recessed lid installed on the top of a preset
drilling the concrete to reach the raceway buried in the or afterset to prevent concrete from entering it. Mudcap is
concrete. removed when access to the wires and cables is needed.
The concrete above it is chipped out, and the mudcap is
Churn Rate – The rate at which workstations are relocated removed with a screwdriver.
or added within any given area. Usually associated with
open office space plans. Post Tension Concrete Construction – A type of reinforced
concrete construction in which the embedded steel
Concrete Screed – Part of the finishing process of a members are first put under tension, the concrete is
concrete pour, assuring the concrete is at the required poured and allowed to harden, and the tension of the
elevation. steel members is released, causing compression of the
concrete.
Crossunder – A design option of intersecting infloor
raceways where one system drops down under the other Preset – A metal fitting mounted on the infloor raceway
instead of intersecting on the same plane. that is buried in the concrete, designed to provide an access
point to the cables and wires in the raceway. The concrete
Deflection – The temporary downward movement of the above it (½" deep) and the mudcap are removed, and a
covers on Trenchduct, junction boxes, or Headerduct when service fitting is mounted on it to provide cable and wire
heavy loads are positioned on top. egress from the raceway.
Distribution Raceway – Raceway that carries wires and Reinforced Concrete Construction – A type of construction
cables from the feeder system to the workstation area. in which steel “reinforcement” and concrete are combined,
Typically has presets attached to the raceway, but can also with the steel resisting tension and the concrete resisting
use aftersets. compression.
Expansion Joints – Where large concrete slabs will expand Sidewalks – A shallow concrete slab poured in designated
and contract because of weather conditions, a small gap locations prior to the main concrete pour. Infloor raceways
is designed in-between concrete sections of a floor and are mounted to the sidewalk, allowing for faster and
filled with a pliable material. This joint allows the concrete easier installation of the raceway, a level installation, and
to shift slightly. If the infloor raceway passes through an assuring concrete under the system.
expansion joint, it must maintain ground continuity.
Steel Frame Construction – A form of commercial building
Feeder System – Large capacity raceway used to construction where steel columns, girders, and beams are
carry cables and wires from the communication and the primary building support. Steel deck is placed on this
power closets to the distribution raceway. Trenchduct, frame to act as a working platform during construction and
Headerduct, and No. 4 duct are commonly used as feeder as a primary concrete forming system.
systems.
Topping Slab – The second step of a concrete pour. A
Junction Box – A location in the raceway system that secondary concrete layer is poured over the mud slab to
allows transition of pathways and access to cables. reach required floor height.
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