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. Their manufacturing process, in order 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 the consumer 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 it varies more than this, 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 thoroughly as plain enamelled plates). 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 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 you are 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% 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): 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