Hardwood Floors

Hardwood Floors

Robbins MACH I FD : About
  • Robbins “Bio-Cradle®” technology is the heart of the Mach l Design—unique, patented innovation accelerates the installation of the subfloor by up to 50% and provides the owner a high-performance, shock absorbing floor system in less time.
  • Prefabricated sub-floor panels remove the potential for error in jobsite-assembled alternatives.
  • Bio-Cradle assembly uses less material to manufacture, making you a good steward of our natural resources.
  • Patented Bio-Cradle subfloor assembly incorporates low-profile, wide-body components, for unsurpassed stability.
  • Special construction Bio-Cradle subfloor is fully supported by Robbins exclusive 7/16" (11mm) resilient EPDM Bio-Pad,™ for consistent shock absorption.
  • Continuous Strip® XL Maple adds strength and provides a floor that can last up to 10 years longer than antiquated random-length strip.
  • Can be modified for added resilience.
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Surface Options:

Continuous Strip XL Maple
Compared to random length, XL Maple goes down faster, is straighter, stronger and exceeds the minimum requirements of industry grade rules. The patented finger-joint and milling requires less sanding at the jobsite and can increase the life expectancy of the floor by 10 or more years.

XLplus (Precision Lineal Uniform Spacing) Available as a specified option on all Continuous Strip Maple, this Robbins exclusive innovation provides the owner a monolithic maple surface and virtually eliminates the need for spacer-cracks or expansion rows in the floor. Patent-protected and visually confirmed, XLplus adds dimensional stability to the floor and eliminates the need to specify “edge-grain” maple strip.

Subfloor Options:

Mach l FD 12" wide floating Bio-Cradle assembly automatically spaces sleepers for nailing 10" O.C. to provide added strength and support in a floating design.

Pad Options:

  • 7/16" (11mm) EPDM Bio-Pad Required for use on DIN-Certified Mach l, Robbins' exclusive patented shock pads are made from a special blend of EPDM Rubber to ensure longevity, stability and performance. Contact your Robbins Authorized Dealer for additional Bio-Pad options for Ballet, Aerobics and Martial Arts activities.
  • Zero/G Shockpad or use under Mach I FD and CS only—Robbins’ low-profile shock-pad offering superior vibration dampening and optimal shock absorption. Continuous support provides uniform ball bounce over the entire surface of the floor. Special mold-preventive additive greatly reduces the potential for fungus and mold to survive beneath the floor.
  • 3/8" (10mm) Bio-Sport Pad 7/16" (11mm) Bio-Sport2 Pad Cost-saving options for entry-level flooring systems. Good quality shockabsorption, resiliency and vibration dampening.