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• Made with solid steel construction
• Made to last, with exceptional quality, support, and durability
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• Knurled handles design
• Compatible with 1” standard weight plates

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For more than 20 years, Yanre Fitness invested over 8 million USD for technology development.

Choosing the Best Barbell Manufacturer – The Ultimate Guide

Barbells are a mainstay gym equipment and they are expected to experience a lot of beating in your gym. That’s why partnering with a reliable gym equipment manufacturer is very important. 

We’ll guide you on how to find the best barbell manufacturers so not only will you have premium quality barbells in your gym but affordable ones that will not break your bank.

Let’s get started. Shall we?

Table of Contents

The Barbell Manufacturer’s Significant Role

Since the barbell is used by almost every gym user, having quality barbells is the key to keep customers at gyms coming. And so, the barbell manufacturer’s role in producing this basic gym equipment is essential in keeping the fitness industry alive.

Everything About Barbells

To better understand your needs for barbells, you have to know its components, and how it is manufactured.

Barbell Anatomy

Barbells have four components:

• Shaft

The shaft is the middle part of the barbell’s handle. It’s made of specialized steel and is mostly manufactured in China and Canada.

• Sleeve

The sleeves of the barbell are its end parts. This is where the plates are loaded and secured.

• Collars

The collars are used to secure the plates in place. They are ring-like objects that stop the plates from sliding off the sleeve.

• Knurling

Knurling or the grooving of the shaft is important in giving the lifter enough grip on the equipment. Some barbells do not have knurling but use rubber handles for easy grip.

Figure number 1. Barbell parts

What Barbells are Made of

Barbell manufacturers use steel and iron to manufacture barbells.

Steel

Stainless steel is often used for most gym equipment including barbells. The integrity and properties of this material depend on the metals combined and in what proportions. Most barbell manufacturers use molybdenum combined steels that can endure up to 655/852 MPa of force.

In general, steel can be partnered with some metals. For instance, nickel is combined with carbon steel to make it tough and super hard. To increase the rust resistance of steel, HSLA steels are used.

Steel can be classified according to the force it can endure. Steel with a strength of more than 780 MPa is called “ultra-high-strength” steel and those with 1000 MPa as “GigaPascal” steel.

These specifications are available in your manufacturer’s brochure or manual. Choose the right kind of barbell according to its steel strength.

Iron

Iron is generally made for low-quality barbells. So, it’s better to avoid iron-made barbells.

Barbell Production Process

Barbells start from the grinding and polishing stage. Then its grooves for knurling and sleeves are made.

There are different manufacturing processes that your barbell manufacturer can use for producing their barbells. For instance, a manufacturer can use cold-rolled steel that eliminates other processes like heating, straightening, and so forth.

This makes the production faster and the barbell a lot stronger.

For in-depth instruction on how barbells are made, please see the video below.

Barbell Accessories

Spinning Sleeves

Spinning sleeves are good for both your users and the barbell. It makes the weight plates a little bit lighter and protects the elbow and wrist of your users.

Bearings

The bearings enable the sleeve to rotate while the shaft is fixed. This utility absorbs the shock of the barbell in case it falls, keeping it in one piece.

Fastener

Fasteners help secure the plates onto the sleeves of the barbell.

End caps

Plastic end caps protect the ends of the sleeves.

Shaft and sleeve finish

Finish protects the barbell from wear and tear. Here are some of the finishes manufacturers use for their barbells.

• Bare Steel
• Black Oxidation
• Black Zinc 
• Hard Chrome
• Decorative Chrome
• Bright Zinc
• Cerakote  

Yanre Fitness produces barbells with a top-of-the-line finish to meet the requirements of weightlifting competitions. They are made to last long even in a commercial setting.

Figure number 2. Sleeves finishes

Size and Weight

Barbells range from 1200mm to 2400mm in length and 25mm to 32mm in diameter. The standard length for a commercial barbell is 2200mm. But whatever its length, a barbell should be long enough to allow for different hand positions.

Barbells weigh about 20kg without weight plates.

Figure number 3. Lengths of barbells

Yanre Fitness is one of the top makers of commercial barbells with premium quality manufacturing standards for gyms and other fitness outfits.

Types of Barbells

Barbells are classified according to form, user and function.

Barbells According to Form

• Straight barbells
• Curl barbells
• Trap barbells
• Swiss barbells

Figure number 4. Curled and straightened barbells

Figure number 5. Swiss bar 

Barbells According to User

• Men
• Women
• Juniors

Barbells According to Function

• Powerlifting bars
• Olympic bars
• Deadlifting bar
• Squat bar
• Multi-purpose bar

A barbell manufacturer can produce over 40 types of barbells but you’ll have to choose depending on your user’s needs. All barbell manufacturers including Yanre Fitness are flexible enough to customize your purchased barbells.

Barbell Manufacturers Quality Standards

To ensure that Yanre Fitness produces premium quality barbells, the manufacturer has used these standards.

Load Capacity

The barbell should hold up to 100kg of weight. Olympic barbells can carry 500kg of weight sets.

Materials

Materials with quality control certifications are the only ones used by Yanre Fitness for its barbells.

Whip

Yanre Fitness ensures that the whip or the bending of the bar when loaded is only just a tenth of its length – an industry standard.

Fatigue Endurance

Yanre Fitness uses cold-formed steel that does not need to be heated. This eliminates other processes and retains the strength of the steel.

Tensile Strength

The maximum strength at which the barbell breaks is measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Yanre Fitness’ barbells are produced to have at least 180,00 psi strength.

Corrosion Resistance

Bare steel will corrode fast but if coated or sprayed by chemicals, it is given protection from rust. Paint or chrome is usually used for coating the barbell.

Yanre Fitness electrostatically coats the barbells for long-lasting. 

Figure number 6. Corroded steel barb

Barbells Manufactured for Competitions

Barbells for weightlifting competitions have much stricter regulations and standards. To be allowed to produce competition barbells, manufacturers must comply with these regulations.

Sample barbells will then be tested and approved by the International Weightlifting Federation. The barbells will be marked and awarded a certificate.

Finding the Best Barbell Manufacturer

You can find the best barbell manufacturer through

The Internet

Search for the best barbell manufacturers in Google and sift through each of them. Be cautious as there are a lot of scams on the internet.

Exhibitions

Sports and gym exhibitions are some of the best ways to find your manufacturer. Only the tested and proven companies are invited to these events. And you will also have the chance to check out their barbells since they bring samples with them.

You can even negotiate onsite with your chosen barbell manufacturer there.

Factory Visits

Doing factory visits via invites is a good approach to learning more about the standards and quality of the barbells of the manufacturer. You will gain insight as to how their QA and processes are and if it fits your needs.

Business Colleagues 

Of course, you can ask a question to someone who owns a fitness. They can give you ideas where they brought the equipment and the best manufacturer for barbells. 

For more details, please access the link:

http://library.Functional Training.com/free/pdf/60_07_Where_Barbells.pdf       

Barbell Manufacturers

Based on the research, fitness industries are mainly located in three big countries:

• United States of America
• China
• Germany

The demand of the barbell in the market is high. The most common users are in the United States. In China, millions of people are also using this equipment for everyday workouts. 

One of the Top high-quality industries in China is Yanre Fitness. The company exports worldwide and making sure to provide high standards gym equipment. 

Figure number 7. Percentage of barbell manufacturers per territory

Reliable Barbell Manufacturers Attributes

Reputation

Well-known manufacturers like Yanre Fitness invested and built their reputation over time. Knowing the history of the company and their strong reputation is one of the features of the best barbell manufacturers. 

Quality

Always read the specification provided by the manufacturers about their products. Well-founded barbell manufactures will always highlight the best features and materials used for their equipment. 

International Networks

Manufacturers that have connections or exports to other countries can be trusted in terms of the quality of the equipment. Many barbell manufacturers also invest and offer other gym equipment because of the demand worldwide. 

If the company is well-known worldwide, you can easily search and communicate with them through the internet. 

Figure number 8. Sample barbell specifications

OEM and ODM Skills 

Some barbell manufacturers offer customization and have their own designed units. This feature is one of the crucial aspects when talking about the reliability of the company. 

Price

Barbell manufacturers offer a cheaper price than retail stores. 

Bulk Orders

If you are planning to purchases bulk orders, it is recommended to contact big barbell manufacturers. Not to mention the cheaper price they offer; they can also have it delivered to your place. 

Safety and Standards

International safety and quality standards are always followed. One of the important traits of reliable manufacturers. Inspections are conducted and ISO or SGS are provided for international companies that pass the International safety and quality standards. 

Here are some relevant benefits of inspections:

Figure number 9. Controlled barbell manufacturing steps 

International vs Local Barbell Manufacturer

The table will show the pros and cons of the two types of manufacturers:

Connect with the Manufacturer

The purchaser can always connect with the supplier via email, phone, or write a request. For international suppliers, it would be best to communicate with them using the universal language which is English. 

Conclusion

Most of the common questions are provided about barbell manufacturers. For additional queries, you may contact Yanre Fitness. 

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