Download Robbins` Bio-Channel VP vs. Connor`s VIP

System Comparison Sheet
Robbins’ Bio-Channel VP vs. Connor’s VIP
System
Feature
Bio-Channel VP
VIP
Verdict
Equal
Comments
These system do not look
similar
Cross Section
System Type
Anchored Resilient Panel System
Anchored Resilient Panel System
Equal
Same products or equivalent
Slab Depression
2-5/8” with 25/32” Flooring
2 5/8” with 25/32” flooring
Equal
Same products or equivalent
Surface
Vapor Retarder
6-mil polyethylene film with joints
overlapped 6"
6-mil polyethylene film with joints lapped 6”
Equal
Same products or equivalent
Lower Layer
Subfloor
materials
1 layer of 15/32” plywood
1 layer of 11/32” plywood
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Blanket Foam layer is made from recycled
rebounded open cell polyurethane foam.
Antimicrobial treatment is not standard, but can
be provided.
Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
®
Robbins' Zero/G Shock Pad with Aegis T
Microbe shield. Rebonded foam having
multi-directional strength.
Robbins’ system provides a
continuous resilient blanket,
Aegis Treatment, and multidirectional cell strength.
Robbins' material is 100%
recycled. Connor’s pad is a
much higher density material.
Another layer of 11/32” plywood
Anchoring
method
Bio-Channel VP anchors use a metal hat
channel to allow lateral movement in the
system.
Panels are spot riveted together 3 times per panel
Exact type is not known. Metal hold down –
Rivet style subfloor panel connectors
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Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
The Bio-Channel VP subfloor
system will provide the ability
of lateral movement to slide
during the seasonal changes.
The Connor system does not
have this. The Robbins system
will have more hold downs per
square foot.
System Comparison Sheet
Robbins’ Bio-Channel VP vs. Connor’s VIP
System
Feature
Bio-Channel VP
VIP
Verdict
Comments
Steel Concrete
Anchors
2" Robbins' steel Spike
1 ½” RAWL Spikes.
Equal
Same products or equivalent
Anchor
Frequency
With 4 anchors per subfloor panel each anchor
secures 4 square feet. This system does provide
lateral movement in the subfloor
VIP subfloor sections have 1 anchors
every 5.55square feet. The system does
not provide lateral movement in the
subfloor.
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Robbins factory slotted Bio-Channel VP subfloor
made with 23/32" CDX plywood installed diagonally
to the finished flooring (16 sq. ft. per panel). No
plywood seams parallel maple for added systems
strength.
1 layer of 11/32” thickness plywood
installed perpendicular to the flooring.
Plywood orientation produces common
seams between flooring boards and
plywood subfloor. The plywood is
gapped 1” along the 8’ seam.
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The Bio-Channel VP system is
anchored more per square foot
and provides lateral movement.
Both features deliver a system
with better uniformity over
time.
The Bio-Channel Star system is
laid on a 45 degree angle.
Eliminates common seams,
increases uniformity of
performance and uniformity of
loading strength. Perpendicular
placement of the subfloor
panels creates common seams
resulting in non-uniformity in
system game-play
characteristics and strength.
25/32” x 2 ¼”, 2nd & Btr. Random Length Northern
hard maple, TGEM, MFMA grade marked as
manufactured by Robbins, Inc.
Connor’s “Laytite Maple” 25/32" x 21/4" 2nd & Btr. Random Length maple
flooring
Equal
same products or equivalent
and
or
Upper layer
Subfloor
Maple flooring
Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
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Or
Robbins' 25/32" x 2-1/4" Continuous Strip XL 2nd &
Btr. Kiln dried finger-jointed Northern hard strip
flooring. XLplus auto-spacing option available.
Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
Robbins XL Finger-jointed
maple has fewer tongue and
groove end joints throughout
the floor which creates a
stronger floor. Fingerjointed
flooring is straighter, stronger,
and longer compared to the
competition. Ask for the PLUS
‘auto-spacing’ option
System Comparison Sheet
Robbins’ Bio-Channel VP vs. Connor’s VIP
System
Feature
Bio-Channel VP
VIP
Verdict
Comments
Flooring
Fasteners
1 3/4” Flooring nails or staples
1 3/4” nails or staples.
Equal
same products or equivalent
Sanding
Machine sanded with coarse, medium, and fine paper
to a smooth, even and uniform surface
Machine sanded with coarse, medium,
and fine paper to a smooth, even and
uniform surface
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Same products or equivalent
or
Or
Robbins BioChannel VP is
Superior
Robbins XL flooring has the
tightest machining tolerances in
today’s marketplace. Less
wood is removed during
sanding leaving more wear
surface for the owners, i.e.,
more life. Factory-sanded
material means there is even
less wood removed during field
preparation adding life to the
floor and virtually eliminates
sanding dust during installation
for a healthier facility.
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or
Machine sanded with medium and fine paper to a
smooth, even, and uniform surface. Robbins is also
available factory-sanded for less field sanding and
less jobsite dust.
Sealers
Finishes
MFMA approved oil modified polyurethane seal
MFMA approved oil modified polyurethane Finish
Oil modified polyurethane Seal
Oil modified polyurethane Finish
Equal
Equal
Same products or equivalent.
Same products or equivalent.
Gamelines
Gameline paint compatible with the floor finish
system.
3" x 4" Vented Cove Base with premolded outside
corners (Black or Brown)
Gameline paint compatible with the floor
finish system.
3" x 4" Vented Cove Base with
premolded outside corners (Black or
Brown)
Equal
Same products or equivalent.
Equal
Same products or equivalent.
Wall base