Cold Room Floor Concrete Protection Products

Concrete Protection in Cold Storage

In cold storage facilities, the soil beneath large rooms lacking frost heave protection has been known to gradually freeze and crack to a depth of at least 3 meters, despite the insulation provided. This causes a dome-shaped upward heave of the freezing floor, exceeding 400 mm in the center. Although this can take years to develop, it can cause extensive damage to the ground.

 How to Prevent Ground Frost Heave?

Heating cables are applied under the insulation to prevent floor heating problems in cold rooms.
The purpose of applying heating cable is to protect the floors of cold storage facilities at temperatures between -18°C and -40°C. The goal is to prevent water trapped in the frozen soil or concrete from damaging the floor.
These are heating cables that run at intervals of approximately 400–800 mm. EHT Engineering can provide the cable with a layout plan, or our expert team can install it. The required electrical heating power depends on the floor insulation and room temperature, but is generally low. Approximately 15–50 W/m². Because the cable's wattage per meter is low, the current draw is correspondingly low. This cabling, which is installed deep in the ground, is best practice to create a redundant double circuit to prevent any potential malfunctions.
Mains voltage in the heater cable circuits (can be designed with 240V or 380V cable circuits.

Cold Storage Door Threshold Heating

In cold storage rooms, the constant opening and closing of doors causes cold and warm air to collide. This increases icing on the door threshold, leading to accidents. To address this problem, frost-preventing electric heating cables are installed on the door threshold. This application also prevents cold air from escaping into the warm room.

Cold Room Floor Heating Cables with EHT Engineering

Safe, Efficient and Smart Heating Solutions Against Freezing

Cold storage facilities are critical spaces for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and logistics industries, ensuring products are maintained at specific temperature ranges. However, freezing on the floors of such rooms can lead to both structural damage and operational disruptions. At EHT Engineering, we offer high-performance, long-lasting, and energy-efficient solutions with electric floor heating cables developed to prevent freezing in cold room floors and increase system safety.

The Source of the Problem: Frozen Ground

Indoor temperatures in cold rooms are typically maintained between -18°C and -40°C. This low temperature can cause moisture below the ground to freeze, causing concrete to crack. Additionally:

• Ice buildup occurs under the floor slab
• The structural strength of concrete decreases
• Ground heave (frost heave) occurs
• Racking systems and equipment may be damaged
• Job security is at risk

EHT Engineering's floor heating cables eliminate these risks, protect the cold room infrastructure and guarantee business continuity.

System Components

Cold room floor heating systems consist of the following components:

-Heating cables: Prevents ground freezing by laying under concrete -Thermostats: Controls floor temperature, provides energy efficiency -Sensors: It automatically activates the system by detecting the ambient and ground temperature.Cold end connections: Ensures safe connection of cable to electrical panel -Insulation materials: Prevents heat loss, increases system efficiency -Control panels: Provides manual or automatic system management

These components work together to prevent ice formation below ground and maintain the structural integrity of the concrete.

Technical Specifications

EHT Engineering's cold room floor heating cables meet high quality standards:

This structure ensures both the electrical safety and long-lasting use of the cable.

Application Areas

EHT Engineering's cold room floor heating cables can be used in a wide variety of areas:

• Food storage facilities
• Drug and medical product warehouses
• Chemical substance storage areas
• Logistics centers
• Frozen product production facilities
• Meat and fish processing plants
• Airport cargo areas
• Supermarket cold rooms

The system is laid on the ground before the concrete is poured and applied with insulation layers. This ensures both energy efficiency and ground protection against freezing.

Energy Efficiency and Smart Control

The systems offered by EHT Engineering save energy by activating only when needed. Thanks to thermostat and sensor integration, you can:

• The ground temperature is kept constant
• The system automatically shuts down during sunny hours.
• Unnecessary energy consumption is prevented
• System life is extended
• Operating costs decrease

Since the system operates completely automatically, it does not require intervention and the need for maintenance is minimal.

Installation and Technical Support

As EHT Engineering, we offer turnkey service in cold room floor heating systems:

• On-site discovery and needs analysis
• Project-based engineering design
• Product supply and assembly
• Testing and commissioning
• User training and technical documentation
• Periodic maintenance and 24/7 technical support

During the installation process, cable routes, junction boxes, and control panels are planned specifically for the site. All applications are documented and inspected in accordance with international standards.

Material Quality and Safety

The cables we use:

• High temperature resistant
• Protected against water, steam and moisture
• Resistant to mechanical impacts
• Resistant to chemical effects
• Provides safe use with residual current relay

Thanks to these features, our systems operate smoothly even in the most difficult cold room conditions.

Cable Selection and Power Calculation

In cold room projects, cable selection is based on room size, floor structure, and target temperature. As EHT Engineering:

• We offer power options between 15 W/m and 30 W/m
• We calculate the amount of energy needed per m²
• We offer system alternatives with and without thermostats.
• We provide protection against external factors by providing cables with special external insulation materials.

In this way, ideal temperature and energy efficiency are provided for each production area.

Assurance of EHT Engineering

Cold room floor heating systems are a critical investment not only for preventing freezing but also for energy efficiency, infrastructure safety, and sustainability. As EHT Engineering:

• We select products specifically for sectoral needs.
• We offer internationally certified products
• We provide project support with our experienced engineering staff.
• We provide post-implementation technical support and maintenance services.

In this way, cold rooms can be used safely and efficiently throughout the year.

In conclusionAt EHT Engineering, the Cold Room Floor Heating Cables we offer are not just technical products; they are also integrated solutions that offer infrastructure security, energy savings, and sustainability. With custom designs, high quality standards, and expert engineering support for each project, we continue to deliver solutions that exceed our customers' expectations.