Recently we introduced a new design feature on our FIG approved Rod floors! This new design feature increases the longevity of an amazing product. Previously with the old design on the end of each fiberglass rod a rubber cap was securely fitted prior to inserting the rod into the frame. This Rubber cap gave a tight fit for the rod within the frame. The end cap silenced the sound of the rod hitting against the metal frame.
During installation with our new design grommets are fitted inside the frame prior to inserting the rods. This does give a tighter fit within the frame. Having a grommet instead of a cap moves the friction point. Previously the loose point that created friction was outside of the cap and inside the metal frame. Now the friction point is between the grommet and the rod.
Previously because the rod and cap were consistently moving against the frame the metal would wear (tear) a ring in the rubber cap and eventually the rods would begin to bang against the frame with each tumbling pass. Now the extensive use does not lead to a noisy floor.
