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Fitness centers and gyms the world over have the fundamental two-dumbbell options; urethane and rubber. Both options have their strengths; however, we will discuss why the former is the better choice for commercial use. Rubber dumbbells do not hold a candle to the performance and durability. For the last 14 years, industry leader, Nantong OK Sporting Co., Ltd. has been expertly crafting dumbbells made of urethane to fit the needs of sweat-inducing, and high-traffic commercial gyms. Knowing the differences between rubber and urethane dumbbells can save gym owners valuable time and hassle while ensuring their customers get the most value for their money. A set of urethane dumbbells will not only enhance the gym experience for your customers, but will also save the owner time, money and effort disruptions due to maintenance.
Key Characteristics of Urethane Dumbbells
Urethane dumbbells are perfect for commercial gyms because of their characteristics. Urethane dumbbells have a dense, scratch-resistant outer layer that can withstand heavy usage and multiple drops. As a result, these dumbbells won't crack or chip like rubber dumbbells might. OK Sporting’s urethane dumbbells are made with high-quality materials meaning that there its perfectly uniform weight distribution throughout and the materials are highly breathable to prevent user fatigue during long workouts. Also, urethane dumbbells do not smell. This is a big positive for user comfort compared to rubber dumbbells that can give off overpowering odors during workouts. OK Sporting’s urethane dumbbells are color coded for improved weight recognition, increasing gym workflow and user experience. Because of these factors, urethane dumbbells are the best option for professional gym operators.
Performance Comparison: Urethane vs Rubber Coated Dumbbells
In terms of wear, dropped impact, and overall usefulness for a gym, urethane dumbbells outperform rubber dumbbells. Rubber dumbbells experience a lot more wear and tear. As they get dropped, the rubber layer can often peel away, meaning rubber dumbbells will need replacement more often. They are also more expensive in the long run since rubber dumbbells need replacement more often. In contrast, OK sporting’s Urethane Dumbbells exhibit more impact and structural integrity with fewer dropped damages. They also allow for more secure floor protection, with non marking surfaces to keep gym floor scratches to a minimum. In terms of lifetime, also far greater simply with less need of replacement. You can expect a return in Urethane Dumbells to be three times the amount in Rubber Dumbells, easily. Urethane dumbells also provide reliability in performance for the user.
Cost Effectiveness of Urethane Dumbells of Gyms
Although urethane dumbells come with higher costs compared to rubber dumbells, the long term cost efficiency makes them the better selection for gyms. Urethane dumbells militate repair and replacement costs, as they are less likely to get damaged, and vastly outlast rubber substitutes. Along with the one stop service where the customer does not need to handle customization, production and logistics, OK Sporting also competes on prices for urethane dumbells, which further decreases the costs for fitness center managers. Because rubber dumbells are likely to need more repairs and inspections, the less damaged urethane dumbells are also more cost efficient as they save the gyms inspection and repair costs. Also, the urethane dumbells are of higher quality, enhancing the image of the gym and potentially increasing the revenue through more customers. For gyms that want to improve their profitability, urethane dumbells are not a cost sunk.
Customization for Urethane Dumbbells Are Now Provided by OK Sporting
OK Sporting provides customization choices for the urethane dumbbells we sell so you can match the equipment in your gym to your preferences and brand identity. You can select the discs in a variety of weights and colors and also choose the placement of the logos on the urethane dumbbells to achieve a polished and professional look for the gym facility. OK Sporting also does OEM/ODM so we can create custom urethane dumbbells for a specific theme in a gym or certain training program. You can also customize the urethane dumbbells to have different handles or weight increments to suit different user demographics, which can go from beginners to advanced fitness practitioners.