![]() Speaking of drops, Vulcan bumper plates are tested to withstand up to 30,000 drops. The collar insert prior to rubber molding This is a nice feature first introduced by Vulcan in 2011 that adds to the longevity of the plates because it allows them to withstand more drops. The rubber is molded around the barbed insert to produce a permanently fixed insert. the metal ring in the middle) on all Vulcan bumper plates are anchored firmly in the rubber by barbs made from welded rebar. Crumb rubber plates may cost less than virgin rubber plates, but this is definitely a situation where you get what you pay for. The binding agent can break down over time, potentially allowing pieces of the plate to break off with use. I’m greatly oversimplifying the process, but recycled or “crumb” rubber plates are made from very small pieces of old tires pressed into shape and held together with a chemical binding agent. ![]() Vulcan black bumper plates are made of virgin rubber rather than recycled rubber, which results in a denser and therefore more durable plate. I have a Vulcan Absolute Powerlifting bar to use with them, which I’m reviewing in a separate article.įorty-five pounds of virgin rubber for your lifting enjoyment You’ll need an Olympic-sized bar to go with them. For those that don’t do Olympic lifting or CrossFit, this means the plates are 17.7 inches in diameter with an approximately 2 inch collar opening. The Vulcan black bumper plates are Olympic-sized plates. I’ll cover what I did to address the rubber smell in a separate section. However, if you’re sensitive to the smell of rubber or intend to use the plates in a small enclosed space there are steps you can take to neutralize the odor. The flyer explains that the odor goes away with time and exposure to air. The odor from these particular plates is low, but still noticeable. This is entirely normal and applies to any product made of rubber, not just bumper plates. Vulcan black bumper plates are made of virgin rubber, which smells like…you guessed it, rubber. One of the points covered in the flyer was regarding the smell of brand new bumper plates. It’s essentially the same information available on their bumper plate product page, printed up in flyer form. I thought it was a nice touch, especially for someone new to bumper plates like myself. One of the boxes included a flyer with helpful tips from Vulcan on how the plates were made, how to care for them, and what to expect. Vulcan black bumper plates – 10lb (upper right) and 45lb plates (lower half) shown They’re rubber bumper plates after all, designed to be used and abused. All plates were well protected with plastic sheeting, although I wouldn’t expect them to sustain much damage even if they were mishandled. ![]() The 45lb plates each came in their own box. The plates arrived packaged in four boxes. The 10 and 25lb plate pairs were each packaged in a single box. I had a 160lb set of Vulcan black bumper plates shipped to me, which consisted of the following quantities and weights: If you prefer video over text I’ve got you covered:
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