What are vinyl weights and what are they made of?
Most weightlifters and bodybuilders use various types of weights, such as cast iron, chrome, and vinyl. Although the main purpose of all these weights is to allow the bodybuilder to do extensive training to strengthen their body and get fitter, they are still different from each other in shape, style, appearance and colors. Here in this writing a brief information about vinyl dumbbells will be provided to get to know them more closely, if you are not familiar with them.
Introduction with vinyl weights
Vinyl dumbbells are training weights made of solid concrete covered with a material made of hard plastic. It will be a good option for you to start your weight training if you are new to this field. The main reason beginners start with vinyl dumbbells is that they allow them to practice according to their form and perform all kinds of weight exercises correctly. Lifting weights correctly is actually the most important part of weight training, but the best way to lift weights is still a moot question.
What are they?
Durable vinyl coated concrete dumbbells are used for various high class extreme training exercises. They are normally used to prevent any functional injury or rehabilitation of the weight trainer. Being vinyl coated, these dumbbells available in various weight levels are durable. You can use them according to the strength of your arms.
How are vinyl dumbbells made?
They are basically made of concrete and covered with vinyl to give them a smooth and elegant look. They are made in different sizes and weights so that everyone can use them according to their own weight lifting potential.
Vinyl Dumbbell Packaging
The dumbbells are packed in pairs for easy transport and storage for the user. They are usually packed in 2kg, 4kg, 6kg and 10kg packages containing 2 pieces of 1kg, 2kg, 3kg and 5kg each respectively.
Vinyl Dumbbell Manufacturing
Making the dumbbells is a step-by-step process. First, a cast iron mold is prepared according to the size and style of the dumbbell to be made. The molds are created somewhat lighter than the finished dumbbell weight you want, as the vinyl siding also has some weight that will add to the initial weight of the cast iron mold.
The second step is to dip the cast iron mold of the dumbbell in hot vinyl in molten form so that its coating can cover the entire mold. Cast vinyl is used in different colors to give the final dumbbells a unique and attractive look.
Machines used in manufacturing
To make quality vinyl dumbbells, the highest quality cast iron molding machines are used to make dumbbells of the exact size and weight. Vinyl is basically made with the help of crude oil and salt. Ethylene is made by cracking crude oil or petroleum and chlorine by electrolytic dissociation of the salt to make vinyl.
