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Performance Dance Floors
Rogers PORON
®
Polyurethane Foams S
teal the Show When it Comes to Dance Floors
THE CHALLENGE
The performing arts industry continues to demand only the best dance floors for their performances. A dancer
must have confidence in the surface that he or she is performing on since slight changes in feel and touch can
result in injuries and missteps. There is a great industry demand for fixed and portable dance floors since many
companies take their shows on the road to major cities and venues. Depending on the style of dance or stage
scenery, a floor must be able to meet certain requirements. One way to achieve this is by using PORON®
polyurethane pads throughout the suspension systems of the floor.
PORON pads offer performers an exceptional "feel" and dancing experience. Choosing between the many
formulations of PORON materials can give the dance floor the desired "feel" and also help reduce noise.
Whether a semi-sprung floor is needed for ballet or a firmer, more resilient floor is needed for lyrical dance,
PORON polyurethane pads can help achieve the desired effect.
THE ROGERS SOLUTION
The following PORON polyurethane materials can be used as pads throughout the suspension systems of
fixed or portable dance floors:
PORON 4701-30 Grade
PORON 4701-40 Grade
PORON 4701-50 Grade
RESULT
Superior compression set resistance enables long-term performance
Unique PORON formulations provide a wide variety of firmness and compressibility
Excellent energy management properties
Durable materials that are functional across a wide temperature range (-40°C to 90°C)