SMARTBAR Composition and Endurance Testing
A. Gator is engineered from Zytel, a 33% glass-fibre-reinforced nylon over moulded with a non-marking thermoplastic elastomer.
B. Bar is made of carton steel with a zinc coating under clear electrophoresis for long lasting durability and scratch protection.
C. Weight plates are made from iron cores over moulded with a unique rubber compound that reduces smell and marking.
B. Bar is made of carton steel with a zinc coating under clear electrophoresis for long lasting durability and scratch protection.
C. Weight plates are made from iron cores over moulded with a unique rubber compound that reduces smell and marking.
TEST |
PROTOTYPE BARS |
PRODUCTION BARS |
Cyclic Test* (Bearings and Gator Fatigue Strength) |
1,016,514 Cycles (PASS) |
785,065 cycles complete, no issues other than expected wear and tear**** |
Drop Test (Bar)** |
71,767 Drops (PASS) |
71,325 Drops (PASS) |
Drop Test (Plates) |
20,150 Cycles (PASS) |
20,327 Drops (PASS) |
Mechanism Test (Teeth)*** |
30,771 Cycles (PASS) |
35,123 Cycles (PASS) |
LEGEND:
* Cyclic test - raising and lowering a fully loaded bar
** Drop test - dropping a bar loaded with weights
*** Mechanism - taking the weights on/off the bar
**** Expected wear and tear - superficial material scratches, no mechanical failures.
