AMILA AMILA Rubber Cover B 28mm 1Kg Disc 44432

AMILA 28MM RUBBER WEIGHT PLATE 1KG 44432

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 plate to plate. We will explain the process and what consumers should look for before making a purchase.

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

With good-quality plates, the weight may vary by +/- 5%. If the variation is greater, 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. With cheaper products, the rubber-coating process is carried out simply by dipping the plate into 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 though 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 odour. AMILA plates contain a 50% blend of virgin rubber.

Finally, the plastic in the ring must be of good quality so that it does not break.

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): 1.00 | Ring Diameter (mm): 28 | Coating: 50% Natural rubber | Plate Material: Cast iron | Ring Material: Plastic | Colour: Black | Plate Diameter (cm): 13.5 | Plate Thickness (mm): 15 | Series: Rubber Cover B 28