Align Pilates M8-Pro Reformer with Half Cadillac

The Align Pilates M8-Pro Reformer with Half Cadillac joins Align's solid North American maple reformer to a stainless steel half cadillac tower, giving a classic wood studio machine with tower work built in.

The M8-Pro has an extra wide carriage on 8 PU wheels with 104 cm of travel. A Rapid Change spring bar, a T-bar that shortens both ropes together and Pro Rope Adjusters make setup between clients quick.

An M-series bracket set is screwed to the maple frame and the tower slides in on top. It carries a push through bar with safety strap, a roll down bar and eight cadillac springs.

What's Included:

• Align Pilates M8-Pro Reformer with 5 springs, silent ropes with double loop handles, silent foot strap and maple standing platform
• Align Pilates Half Cadillac Frame with push through bar, safety strap and roll down bar
• 8 cadillac springs (four 64 cm long, four 47 cm standard)
• 1 pair of foot straps and 1 pair of hand handles for the tower
• 2 pairs of rapid adjust double eyelet spring holders
• 8 aluminium carabiners and 8 double ended dog clips
• Half Cadillac Bracket set for M-series reformers with wood screws

Features

Solid maple frame
The M8-Pro is built from solid North American maple with maple rope risers, pairing a traditional wood look with modern adjustment systems.

Half cadillac tower
Push through, roll down and hanging spring exercises happen at the head of the reformer, so a single station covers two repertoires.

Rapid Change spring bar
The spring bar lifts into any of its 4 positions with the springs attached, using one hand and no separate carriage stopper.

Extra wide carriage
An oversized carriage on 8 PU wheels suits a wide range of body sizes and gives 104 cm of smooth, quiet travel.

T-bar rope adjustment
Pro Rope Adjusters set each rope once, then the T-bar under the carriage lengthens or shortens both ropes together.

Fixed M-series brackets
The brackets screw permanently to the maple frame with 8 wood screws each, giving the tower a solid mount.

Specifications

• Reformer Frame: Solid North American maple, 8 PU wheel carriage
• Reformer Footprint: 98" x 29.9" | 249 x 76 cm (maximum)
• Carriage Travel: 40.9" | 104 cm
• Carriage: 36.6" x 26" | 93 x 66 cm
• Reformer Springs: 5 (2 light, 2 medium, 1 strong)
• Spring Bar: Rapid Change, 4 positions
• Foot Bar: Lockable, 4 positions including flat
• Rope System: Pro Rope Adjusters with T-bar
• Reformer Weight: 176 lb | 80 kg
• Half Cadillac Frame: Stainless steel uprights, push through bar, maple roll down bar
• Cadillac Springs: 8 (four 25" | 64 cm, four 18.5" | 47 cm)
• Assembled Tower Height: 83.9" | 213 cm
• Half Cadillac Frame Weight: 66 lb | 30 kg
• Max User Weight: 330 lb | 150 kg
• Cartons: Reformer: 94.5" x 30.1" x 15.2" (153 lb) and 46.7" x 27.2" x 10.8" (74.1 lb). Frame: 76.8" x 32.3" x 7.9" (66.1 lb)

Installation

Build the reformer
The main M8-Pro box weighs around 85 kg, so two strong people are needed. Two people also lift the carriage into the runners at an angle. Align puts reformer assembly at 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Mount the brackets
Each M-series bracket is fixed to the maple frame with 8 wood screws. Centre the bracket on the leg, mark and pilot drill every hole, then drive the screws. Align suggests using a tradesperson if you are unsure.

Insert the frame
With a helper, slide the stainless steel frame into the brackets without scratching the finish, then fit and tighten the 2 grub screws on each bracket with the supplied Allen key.

Resources

• Align-Pilates M8-Pro assembly and user manual (PDF). Unpacking, assembly, rope setup and adjustments.
• Align-Pilates Half Cadillac assembly and user guide (PDF). M-series bracket fitting, frame installation, safe use and maintenance.
• Align-Pilates routine safety and maintenance guide (PDF). Inspection schedule for springs, ropes and hardware.

Warranty, Shipping and Returns

Align-Pilates covers this reformer with its limited commercial warranty, which runs from the date of purchase for the original owner and allows studio use of up to 37.5 hours a week with a user weight limit of 330 lb (150 kg). Metal and aluminium frames and welded components carry ten years. Wooden frames and the spring bar mechanism carry five years. Footbar mechanisms carry three years and other non-wear components two years. Ropes, straps, clips, handles and wheels carry one year.

Springs are covered for two years or 3,000 hours, whichever comes first, in studios running up to five reformers, and for one year or 3,000 hours in studios running six or more. Upholstery is covered for 90 days from delivery. Wear and tear, misuse, unauthorised modification, finish scratches and rust are excluded, and the cover depends on following the maintenance instructions in the manual.

Shipping
Delivery is free anywhere in the United States. When the item is in stock, Align-Pilates ships it within two business days of confirmation. Large equipment is strapped to a pallet and moved by freight carrier, who will call ahead to book a delivery window; the handover is curbside, so line up a second person to help carry it in. Allow 1 to 3 weeks from order to delivery, and we forward tracking once the shipment is collected.

Check before you sign
Look over each carton when it arrives. Record any damage on the delivery paperwork, take photos and let us know within 48 hours.

Returns
Align-Pilates does not accept returns on reformers, cadillacs, chairs or ladder barrels, so this is a final sale once dispatched. We recommend confirming dimensions, ceiling height and access before ordering. Damaged, defective or incorrect deliveries reported within 48 hours are put right with the manufacturer, and orders can be cancelled without charge until they leave the warehouse.

About Align-Pilates

Align-Pilates is a UK Pilates equipment maker whose range runs from folding home reformers to full studio installations: the A, C and M series reformers, half and full cadillac frames, the Combo Chair and the Ladder Barrel. Its reformers share a common accessory system, so jump boards, platform extenders, mat converters and cadillac frames are matched to each series. In North America the range is distributed by Kloz Inc.

Merovea is an authorised Align-Pilates reseller. Equipment is supplied new with the full manufacturer's warranty, and we handle warranty and parts questions with the distributor for you.