AMILA AMILA Rubber Cover B 28mm 2.5kg Weight Plate 44433

AMILA 28MM RUBBER-COATED WEIGHT PLATE 2.5KG 44433

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

One of the first things 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, therefore the cheaper the product, but also the lower its quality.

For good-quality plates, the weight may vary by +/- 5%. If it is more than this, the quality of the plate and the factory manufacturing 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 a standard enamelled plate). If the factory is good, it then places it in a rubber mould, and the coating is thick enough to provide protection. With cheaper products, the rubber-coating process is carried out simply by dipping the plate in hot rubber. However, this does not provide the required rubber thickness and therefore the necessary 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 feels as though it is touching the iron directly. Finally, the rubber compound plays an important role. In very cheap products, the virgin rubber content 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 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): 2.50 | Ring Diameter (mm): 28 | Coating: 50% Natural rubber | Plate Material: Cast iron | Ring Material: Plastic | Colour: Black | Plate Diameter (cm): 18 | Plate Thickness (mm): 20 | Series: Rubber Cover B 28