Gym Equipment Specifications and First-Use Notes

Gym Equipment Specifications and First-Use Notes

Every product page has a specification table. This article collects the figures customers ask about most, and the notes that apply before first use. Prices and stock are always on the product page.

Notes that apply across the range

  • Dumbbells and plates are sold in pairs unless the listing is a set. A listing such as "10kg x 2 (20kg)" is two dumbbells or two plates.

  • Rubber hex dumbbells are coated with a silicone oil that protects the rubber in transit. Wipe them down with a dry cloth before first use. This is normal and is not a defect.

  • Weight tolerance: ±3% on hex dumbbells and tri-grip plates, ±2% on bumper plates, cast iron plates and kettlebells.

  • Assembly tools are not included with dumbbell and kettlebell racks. The racks need 17mm tools; our 17mm Spanner Set (two spanners, non-returnable) is the minimum needed.

  • All our plates and bars are Olympic 50mm (2 inch). Standard 1 inch plates and bars are not compatible.

  • Warranty: one year on equipment unless the product page says otherwise. Concept2 machines carry a two-year parts guarantee. See Product Warranty.

Hex dumbbells

Specification Detail
Range 1kg to 50kg, sold as pairs
Material Cast iron with rubber coating, hexagonal anti-roll heads
Handle Knurled chrome, 11cm long. Handle width 2.5cm on 1kg, 3cm on 2kg to 5kg, 3.3cm on 6kg to 50kg
Tolerance ±3%

Hex dumbbell sets with racks

Set Pairs Total dumbbell weight Rack Rack size (L × H × D)
1kg to 10kg (1kg steps) 10 110kg 10-tier vertical A-frame 61 × 130 × 47cm
2.5kg to 15kg (2.5kg steps) 6 105kg 6-tier vertical A-frame 59 × 105 × 36cm
5kg to 25kg (5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25kg) 6 165kg 6-tier vertical A-frame 59 × 105 × 36cm
5kg to 30kg (5kg steps) 6 210kg 6-tier vertical A-frame 59 × 105 × 36cm
5kg to 25kg (2.5kg steps) 9 270kg 3-tier horizontal, 111cm 111 × 103 × 57cm
2.5kg to 30kg (8 pairs) 8 230kg 3-tier horizontal, 111cm 111 × 103 × 57cm
2.5kg to 30kg (2.5kg steps) 12 390kg 3-tier horizontal, 153cm 153 × 103 × 57cm
2.5kg to 40kg (12 pairs) 12 430kg 3-tier horizontal, 153cm 153 × 103 × 57cm
2.5kg to 40kg (2.5kg steps) 16 680kg 3-tier horizontal, 217cm 217 × 103 × 57cm
2.5kg to 50kg (2.5kg steps) 20 about 1,050kg 3-tier horizontal, 323cm 323 × 103 × 57cm

The Custom Hex Dumbbell Set Builder lets a customer choose a weight range and add a 6-tier A-frame or a 3-tier rack in 111cm, 160cm, 217cm or 323cm widths (all 3-tier builder racks are 95.5cm high and 57.5cm deep).

Dumbbell and kettlebell racks (rack only, no weights)

Rack Size (L × H × D) Capacity Designed for
6-tier vertical A-frame 59 × 105 × 36cm 300kg 6 pairs
10-tier vertical A-frame 61 × 130 × 47cm 10 pairs 1kg to 10kg dumbbells
3-tier horizontal, 111cm 111 × 103 × 57cm 500kg Sets up to 25kg or 30kg
3-tier horizontal, 153cm 153 × 103 × 57cm 500kg 2.5kg to 30kg or 40kg sets
3-tier horizontal, 217cm 217 × 103 × 57cm, 43kg 500kg 2.5kg to 40kg in 2.5kg steps
3-tier horizontal, 323cm 323 × 103 × 57cm, 58kg 500kg 2.5kg to 50kg in 2.5kg steps
3-tier kettlebell rack, 111cm 111 × 103 × 57cm 500kg Kettlebells
3-tier kettlebell rack, 153cm 153 × 103 × 57cm 500kg Kettlebells

All racks are heavy-duty steel with a black powder coat finish.

Barbells

Bar Weight Length Shaft Sleeves Grip Steel Max load Centre knurl Included
7ft Olympic barbell 20kg 220cm 131cm 41.5cm each side, bushing 28mm A3, 130,000 PSI, chrome 317kg / 700lb Yes Pair of quick release collars
6ft Olympic barbell (rackable) 15kg 183cm 131cm, fits standard squat and power racks 22.5cm each side, bushing 28mm A5, 130,000 PSI, chrome 317kg / 700lb No Pair of quick release collars
Olympic EZ curl bar 8kg 122cm (4ft) 83cm 19cm, bushing 136kg Pair of quick release collars
Olympic hex trap bar 20kg 142cm 24cm, bushing 28mm A3, chrome 317kg / 700lb

Both straight bars have knurling at the shaft ends, bushing sleeves and are built for everyday strength training rather than IWF competition use. Quick release collars (pair) and spring clips (pair, chrome) are also sold separately and fit any 50mm sleeve.

Weight plates

Plate Material Diameter Thickness by weight Tolerance
Black bumper plates Cast iron core, high-density rubber, made for repeated dropping 450mm (IWF standard) 5kg 23mm, 10kg 40mm, 15kg 56mm, 20kg 72mm, 25kg 88mm ±2%
Colour bumper plates As black bumpers, IWF colour coded 450mm (IWF standard) As black bumpers ±2%
Rubber tri-grip plates Cast iron core with rubber coating, three moulded handles 1.25kg 16cm, 2.5kg 20cm, 5kg 24cm, 10kg 32cm, 15kg 35cm, 20kg 40cm, 25kg 43cm ±3%
Cast iron plates Cast iron, deep dish 1.25kg 1.2cm, 2.5kg 1.5cm, 5kg 2.4cm, 10kg 3cm, 15kg 3.5cm, 20kg 3.5cm, 25kg 4cm ±2%

Plates are sold in pairs, or as 60kg (5/10/15kg pairs), 100kg (adds 20kg pair) and 150kg (adds 25kg pair) sets. Tri-grip and cast iron plates are not designed to be dropped repeatedly; use bumper plates for Olympic lifting.

Bar and plate sets

Set Contents Total weight
150kg black or colour bumper set with 7ft bar 150kg of bumper plates, 7ft 20kg bar, quick release collars 170kg
157.5kg tri-grip set with 7ft bar 157.5kg of tri-grip plates, 7ft 20kg bar, collars 177.5kg
107.5kg tri-grip set with 7ft bar 107.5kg of tri-grip plates, 7ft 20kg bar, collars 127.5kg
EZ curl bar with tri-grip or cast iron plates 8kg EZ bar, 37.5kg of plates, collars 45.5kg

Kettlebells

Single cast iron kettlebells from 4kg to 40kg with a protective coating, colour coded by weight: 4kg mint green, 6kg pink, 8kg blue, 10kg white, 12kg orange, 16kg yellow, 20kg red, 24kg green, 28kg blue, 32kg grey, 36kg purple, 40kg brown. Tolerance ±2%. Sold singly.

Benches and boxes

Product Size (L × W × H) Max load Detail
Flat weight bench 130 × 50 × 44cm, 13kg 250kg 120 × 31cm pad, 6cm thick, 70 × 50 × 2mm Q235 steel frame, PU leather
Adjustable weight bench 143 × 71 × 51cm, 30kg 250kg 7 backrest and 4 seat positions, 8cm gap when flat, 6cm pads, same frame and upholstery
3-in-1 wooden plyo box 50 × 60 × 75cm, 23kg 175kg Sanded timber, internal bracing, non-slip coating, 1.8cm panels

Conditioning equipment

Product Key figures
Competition prowler sled 38kg steel, loads with 50mm Olympic plates (not included), for rubber flooring, turf and track
Sled pulling battle rope 38mm Terylene, 9m (6kg) or 12m (9kg), heat-shrink handles
Sprint and sled track turf PE/PP yarn, 25mm pile, latex backing, black or green, 10m × 1m, 10m × 2m or 15m × 2m, one rolled piece. Fix with double-sided turf tape: 5 rolls for 10 × 1m, 10 for 10 × 2m, 15 for 15 × 2m
Performance slam balls 3kg to 30kg singles, PVC rubber shell, sand-filled dead bounce
Concept2 RowErg PM5 monitor, 4.3kg flywheel, 135kg max user weight, nickel-plated chain, separates into two pieces, standard legs 35.5cm seat height (assembled 106.5 × 61 × 244cm) or tall legs, two-year parts guarantee
Concept2 SkiErg PM5 monitor, air resistance, wall-mounted (fixing required) or with free-standing floor stand, two-year parts guarantee
Concept2 BikeErg PM5 monitor, air resistance, aluminium frame, adjustable saddle and bars, two-year parts guarantee
Bluefin Tour SP spin bike 25kg flywheel, belt drive, manual resistance, Bluetooth and Kinomap, 120kg max user, about 55kg, 122 × 58 × 129cm

Floor care products (Dr. Schutz)

Product Use Dilution and coverage
R1000 daily cleaner Routine and deep cleaning of rubber, vinyl and lino Routine 1:200 (25ml per 5 litres), deep clean 1:10. Up to 1,000m² per litre at routine dilution
Clean & Strip Deep clean and strip before recoating 30 to 50m² per litre, every 9 to 12 months at home or 3 to 6 months commercially
Floor Mat protective coat Natural matt protective coating Two coats, up to 20m² per litre per coat, cure 12 hours minimum. Reapply every 9 to 12 months at home or 3 to 6 months commercially
Home care package Cleaner, Clean & Strip and Floor Mat for up to 15m² (two coats) For 30m², add a further Floor Mat bottle
Commercial care package (5L) Two coats across about 50m² Deep clean and recoat every 3 to 6 months
Microfibre spray mop Flat 360° head, 500ml bottle, three reusable pads Use instead of a string mop

Cleaning and care steps are in Rubber Gym Flooring Care & Maintenance.