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Accent Panel
Used to add visual interest or a newer appearance to older panels.
Acoustical Panel
 Panels, which are manufactured in accordance with the sound absorption guidelines,
stipulated by Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
Panels that offer a Noise Reduction Coefficient(NRC) of at least 0.60 (1.00 providing
the most absorption), are sufficient for sound captivation. All systems furniture
manufacturers produce panels with these sound-dampening qualities.
Base Cover
 Section of material, generally made of metal, which covers the open section at the
bottom of the panel. The openings purpose is to wire the panel for electrical power,
computer networking cables and telecommunication lines.
Creep
 The amount which a run of panels will increase in length due to varying configurations
and additional bracketry. Although the increment per station may be negligible (as
little as 1/4"), the collective effect may cause inaccuracies to critical dimensions
(walls, windows, and aisle ways) within the space where stations are installed.
Filler
 Covers the exposed edges of panels due to an X, T, or L configuration. Also covers
the edge of a panel at the end of a run. In certain installations, like those of
Steelcase 9000, these covers are only for cosmetic purposes since all panels come
complete with trim. In other cases not only must they be specified (color and size)
for aesthetics, but for structural purposes as well, as in the case of Herman Miller
AO1, AO2 & AO3.
Panel
 Any structure covered in fabric, wood, laminate, or glass used to create private
spaces and/or support other componentry. Panels come in a variety of shapes, sizes,
and colors depending on the specific system.
Panels are the first item taken into consideration when planning a systems office,
as they determine the space required to fit componentry and overall floor space
requirements.
Panels are available in numerous sizes, fabrics, paint finishes, wood finishes,
glass transparencies etc. They can be manufactured with the ability to plug power
into their bases or even at the worksurface height, or with no power capabilities
whatsoever.
Panels can be as high as 85" or as wide as 65". Acoustical panels are
generally tackable as well. Some have open frames in order to promote interaction
between co-workers. There are panels with doors in order to provide additional privacy.
Depending on the panel configuration, panels are either self-supporting or must
be supported by their corresponding componentry (desks, etc.) and/or by wall or
floor mounted brackets.
Top Cap
The material or part which covers the opening on the top of a panel.
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