AMILA AMILA Rubber Cover B 28mm 5kg Plate 44434

AMILA 28MM RUBBER-COATED WEIGHT PLATE 5KG 44434

Although weight plates may seem like a simple product, they are actually 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 try to explain the process and what consumers should look out for 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 an alloy of iron and carbon. The thicker the plate, the less iron the alloy contains, therefore the cheaper the product, but also the lower its quality.

For 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 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. 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 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:> Material: Cast iron//
> Coating: 50% natural odourless rubber//
> Ring: Plastic//
> Suitable for 028mm bars//
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+ Completely odourless//
+ Acceptable texture//
+ Easy to use, as the plates slide due to the ring//
+ Thick rubber for acceptable floor protection

Weight (Kg): 5.00 | Ring Diameter (mm): 28 | Coating: 50% Natural rubber | Plate Material: Cast iron | Ring Material: Plastic | Colour: Black | Plate Diameter (cm): 22 | Plate Thickness (mm): 30 | Series: Rubber Cover B 28