Computer floor tile lifters - 147 years in the making

Computer floor tile lifters -- 149 years in the making

Many years ago, many uses

Suction cups is believed to have existed in the 3rd century and were used to supposedly draw out bad blood. In 1868 a patent was issued for a knob as featured in this image. In 1983, Dan Goodwin used suction cups to scale the Sears Building and many buildings subsequently.

Fast forward to 1993

The dotcom boom saw many data centres being built. The floor file lifter became a norm in data centres. A standard floor tile lifter has 2 suction cups and is used to lift and remove the raised floor tile so that the space underneath can be accessed for cleaning and maintenance.

Underfloor cleaning

1999 - Steve during an underfloor clean. Using appropriate tile removal tools minimises tile damage and extends floor life.

Large sub-floor cleaning

1999 - A number of floor tile lifters were required for this large sub-floor cleaning. BACS recommends having one BACS Floor Tile Lifter and one BACS Wall Bracket for every 100 square metres of raised access flooring.

Post-construction cleaning

2012 - To use, simply push the two rubber suction cups down and lift with the handle. To release, while holding the handle, clasp the middle bar and squeeze.