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Biltflor Portable Sprung Dance Floor

Show Works' Biltflor is the most user friendly Portable Dance Floor you can buy. Biltflor is a scientifically designed floating dance floor that uses modular airflow to cushion your exercise and add that extra spring to your routine. Protecting you from injury.  When used in conjunction with a suitable overlay, this highly acclaimed floor will ensure a safe, exhilarating exercise everytime. Biltflor was scientifically developed for dancers by those who understand the needs of dancers.

Click here to download a PDF of the Biltflor Portable Dance Floor

Recommended Overlays

For all Classical and Jazz Dance disciplines, Show Works recommends using Tarkett Danceflor.
For Tap and Irish Dance, Show Works recommends using a hardboard sheeting such as Weathertex or Masonite.
Carpet and veneer flooring are also both suitable dependant on the intended use of the floor.  Show Works is happy to lend advise on this matter - Call Show Works and speak with Tim Blaikie or Joe Markac - 9416 9611

Testing

Show Works has had Biltflor tested by Acousto-Scan Pty Ltd, ACN 062 949 973.

The testing was conducted in line with the FIBA standards: EN 14808:2005(E) and EN 14809:2005(E)

EN 14808:2005 (E) - Force Reduction

Testing was carried out on a concrete floor inside the Sydney Opera House, the Shock Absorption or Force Reduction was determined using the Berlin Athlete apparatus containing 120 Hz 2 pole Butterworth Filter as specified in the Standard.  The peak voltages developed were measured using a Fluke 8024B voltmeter with peak reading facility.

3 readings are taken at each of 3 positions - in the centre of a panel, on a straight edge joint between 2 panels and at a four way joint between four panels.  As per the Standard, the first reading was neglected and the second and third averaged.

Results 

Averaged Value                               =52.2%
Max deviation from average%         =2
FIBA requirement                            =40%


EN 14809:2005 (E) - Vertical Deformation

The Vertical Deformation was determined using the Stuttgart athlete apparatus, as specified in the Standard. The peak voltages developed were measured using a Fluke 8024B voltmeter with peak reading facility.

3 readings are taken at each of 3 positions - in the centre of a panel, on a straight edge joint between 2 panels and at a four way joint between four panels.  As per the Standard, the first reading was neglected and the second and third averaged. 

Results 

Averaged Value                               =3.7mm
Max deviation from average%         =10
FIBA requirement                            >1.5mm

About The Product

Show Works has been a dance floor manufacturer for well over 15 years providing ballet
dance floors to companies all around Australia and the Globe.

These clients already enjoy the benefits of Biltflor portable dance floor:

• The Australian Ballet
  
• The Australian Ballet School
• Sydney Opera House
• The Scottish Ballet
  
• Hong Kong University, HK
  
• Hong Kong Cultural Centre, HK
  
• Daramalan College, Canberra
  
• National University, Singapore
  
• Wesley College, Melbourne
  
• Canberra Girls Grammer School, ACT
  
• Singapore Arts Centre, Singapore
  
• Central Queensland University, North Rockhampton, QLD
  
• Deakin University, Melbourne
  
• Monash University, Melbourne
  
• Legs on Wall, Sydney

 Clients prefer Biltflor to other sprung dance floors because of its ease of installation, low profile and reasonable pricing. The artists of the Australian Ballet and the Australian Ballet School have been training on Biltflor for 15 years. The world has seen the result! A great company of great dancers - Bell, Dunn, Eastoe, Martin, Rawlins, Wills, Bull, Curran, Ramos, Welch.

Technical Specifications

Main components: 1800mm x 1200mm x 38mm full panels 900mm x 1200mm x 38mm half panels

There are also perimeter and door opening ramps available: 1800mm x 100mm

The type of timber used is 2 x 12mm Ecoply structural plywood made from Pinus radiata veneers bonded with resin adhesive AS/NZS 2269. The floor has a CD grading meaning the face is a solid sanded uncoated surface.

The cushioning between the plywood is an flexible polyester polyurethane foam of a high density and is designed for high load bearing applications. The purpose for this layer is twofold:
It aids in the cushioning and energy absorption of point load bearing and secondly as an anti-drumming medium. Point load of the Biltflor system is 450Kg.

The rubber pads are of special consequence. Scientifically designed and developed, the pads control the impact isolation of the complete floor. This is of special importance to dancers as it controls the movement of the floor in relation to surface stability, shock absorption and energy return.

The EPDM pads have a superior memory. (Meaning, when compressed they return to their original shape.) The rubber is covered in a fabric-impregnated vinyl .  This allows the pads to breath rather then create an air pocket. The fabric also protects the rubber from damage when being transported and laid. The rubber pads have a heat resistance threshold of 80 degrees centigrade.

The linking of the panels is a simple and fast procedure as they are self adhesive.

Biltflor is ideally suited to any dance discipline but it must be used in conjunction with a suitable vinyl overlay such as Tarkett.  For tap dancing, tempered Masonite or a similar hardboard should be laid directly over the top to protect the dance surface.

Biltflor has a 12 month warranty

For sales enquiries contact Joe Markac on info@showworks.com.au or 613 94169611