AMILA AMILA Rubber Cover B 28mm 20kg Disc 44437

AMILA 28MM RUBBER WEIGHT PLATE 20KG 44437

Although weight plates may seem like a simple product, they are actually considerably more complex. The manufacturing process required to achieve a very good result is difficult and multifaceted, while quality varies significantly from one plate to another. We will attempt to explain the process and what consumers should consider before making a purchase.

One of the first factors that makes a difference in a plate is its thickness. This is because 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 its 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 (though not as meticulously 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 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 smell. AMILA plates contain a 50% compound of virgin rubber.

Finally, the plastic in the ring must be of good quality to prevent breakage.

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): 20.00 | Ring Diameter (mm): 28 | Coating: 50% Natural rubber | Plate Material: Cast iron | Ring Material: Plastic | Colour: Black | Plate Diameter (cm): 38.5 | Plate Thickness (mm): 40 | Range: Rubber Cover B 28