AMILA AMILA Rubber Cover B 28mm 10Kg Disc 44435

AMILA 28MM RUBBER-COATED WEIGHT PLATE 10KG 44435

Although weight plates may appear to be a simple product, they are in fact considerably more complex. Their manufacturing process, in order to achieve a very good result, is difficult and multi-stage, while quality varies significantly from one plate to another. We will explain the process and what consumers should look out for before making a purchase.

One of the first factors that makes a difference in a weight plate is its thickness. This is because cast iron is a mixture of iron and carbon. The thicker the plate, the less iron the mixture contains, meaning the cheaper the product, but also the lower its quality.

For good-quality plates, the weight may vary by +/- 5%. If it varies more, the quality of the plate and the quality of the factory process are not good.

The finishing process is as follows. First, once removed from the mould, the plate is ground and smoothed (not as thoroughly as with plain enamel). If the factory is good, it then places it in a rubber mould, and the layer is thick enough to provide protection. In cheaper products, the rubber-coating process is carried out simply by dipping the plate in hot rubber. However, this does not provide the necessary rubber thickness and therefore the required protection. Naturally, this results in a lower price but also an inferior product. One way to check this is to press your fingernail into it to feel whether it sinks in or whether it feels as if it is touching the iron directly. Finally, the rubber compound plays an important role. In very cheap products, the virgin rubber compound is below 30%, resulting in less protection and an unpleasant smell. AMILA plates contain a 50% compound of virgin rubber.

Finally, the plastic in the ring must be of good quality to prevent it from breaking.

Other Features:+ Completely odourless//
+ Acceptable texture//
+ Easy to use, as the plates slide due to the ring//
+ Thick rubber for acceptable floor protection

Weight (Kg): 10,00 | Ring Diameter (mm): 28 | Coating: 50% Natural rubber | Plate Material: Cast iron | Ring Material: Plastic | Colour: Black | Plate Diameter (cm): 28 | Plate Thickness (mm): 30 | Range: Rubber Cover B 28