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280 lb Bumper Plate Set Reviews

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Vulcan 280 lb Bumper Plates SetBumper Plate Set Vulcan Bumper Plates are built to endure the rigors of Olympic Weightlifting. Unlike lower-priced brands, our Bumper Plates are made of a harder and denser rubber compound. As a result, our Bumper Plates have a much thinner profile, allowing more plates to fit on the bar. Others claim to have equivalent rubber hardness, but their 10 lb and 15 lb bumper plates "waffle" easily when dropped. The typical Bumper Plate has a thin pressed steel insert which can come out over time with repeated drops. Our inserts are forged solid steel and anchored into the plate. We were the first to introduce this technology in 2010, and many of those original bumper plates are still in circulation. One noticeable feature of our bumper plates is how snugly they fit together on the bar, along with the dead blow/low bounce effect they exhibit when dropped. This creates a distinct sound compared to the clanking and basketball-like rebounding typical of lesser brands. Bumper Plate Set Specifications: Olympic Weight Plate Diameter: Made to IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) standard diameter 450 mm; Material: Solid rubber bumper plates made from virgin rubber (not recycled).; Bounce: Low bounce for safety.; Platform Use: Safe for platform use.; Testing: Vulcan Bumper Plates have been tested to 30,000 drops from a height of 9 feet without deformation of the insert or damage to the rubber surface.; Shore Durometer: A rating of 88.7 - 89.1 What is Shore Durometer? See Here.; Weight Plate Dimensions: Diameter: 450 mm (17.7165"); Collar opening: 50.4 mm; ; Insert Type: Forged stainless steel, not thin pressed or stamped steel like some others. Inserts are actually anchored into the rubber, unlike most which are simply pressed in.; Design: Thinner, low-profile design which allows for fitting more plates on the bar.; Weight Plate Tolerance: 1% of claimed weight.; Use: Suitable for weightlifting, strength training, commercial gym, or home gym use.; Set contains: ; 45 lb (two pair), 25 lb, 15 lb, and 10 lb (one pair); Warranty: 36 months on 45 lb and 25 lb Bumper Plates; 1 year on 10 lb and 15 lb bumper plates;

About Vulcan Strength Training Systems:

Vulcan Strength Training Systems is US veteran owned company and primary supplier and innovator of high quality strength training equipment. Vulcan Strength Bumper Plates, Olympic Barbells, Kettlebells, Squat Stands, Rigs and Racks are used in Crossfit and Olympic weightlifting gyms all over the world.

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Phone:

8779864313

Email:

vulcan@vulcanstrength.com

Location:

655-H Pressley Rd,
Charlotte
North Carolina
28217

I started with a single pair of Vulcan V Lock change plates. After that purchase, I was so impressed with the quality of goods produced by Vulcan that I've purchased a full set of kettlebells and over 700 lbs of Alpha bumpers and another 280 lbs of black bumpers. They serve slightly different purposes, but you can't go wrong with either. These are the best black bumpers on the market hands down. I've sold off all of my other bumpers and change plates. Need to put a Vulcan bar to the test soon.
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Posted 9 years ago
I've had the bumpers for almost a couple months, these came will a strong smell but that was expected as its rubber. They seem really well made and feel like the right weight, I haven't actually weighed them or anything, the best part was the free shipping. No hassles and no reason to complain. There is a small thing make sure you take off the stickers they put in the hole in the middle or it will start to leave marks on your barbell. Otherwise I am completely satisfied with the product and would definitely buy from Vulcan again especially if they keep with the competitive prices they are currently at!
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Posted 10 years ago