Friday, October 30, 2015

Vulcan Strength October Newsletter


Vulcan
New Products!
Beastie Balls
We have a full range of Rumble Roller products including Beastie Balls. The Beastie Ball and Rumble Roller go far beyond traditional foam rollers and massage balls. These are great for getting all the knots and kinks out of troublesome and hard to reach areas. Free Shipping.
Vulcan Absolute Competition Bumper Plates
We've revamped our competition bumper plates to a better design as well as a unique look.
Vulcan Alpha Bumper Plates
The Vulcan Alpha Plates are made with a unique recycle rubber compound that out performs all other recycle rubber plates.
Vulcan OSO Collars
The revolutionary OSO Aluminum Collars are available now in three color choices. Free Shipping Now!
Vulcan Made in USA Belts & wraps, Straps, & Gym Grips
Genuine Leather, sturdy safe textiles, and American craftsmanship define our accessory line. Free Shipping.
Vulcan Absolute Training Kettlebells
We no longer sell the typical cast iron fitness kettlebell. We felt like you deserved better if you are serious about your training. After all, you can go to any big box sporting goods store or discount store and get those. Cast Iron is not the best material to make kettlebells from and the design of the typical fitness kettlebell is very crude and rudimentary. We Created the Absolute design for our competition kettlebells but anyone's performance can benefit from this design. We've found a way to create a steel kettlebell, with no filler or rattle inside at close to the price of cast iron kettlebells. Coming in December.
Vulcan Black Med Balls
We only changed the color of our med balls to a solid black. Many of the colored vinyls discolor and fade over time. Black wears better than any of the colors and shows dirt less. We wanted to keep it simple. Just the Vulcan name and the weight number. The numbers are large to assist trainees and coaches to identify weights easily and quickly from a distance. Great for any workout and especially competitions. The print is a very clean, and high tech mildly reflective light gray color. 30 month warranty on our Med balls.
Vulcan Price Guarantee
We will have some sales for Black Friday but don't let that stop you from beating the rush. Purchase any product now and if it it goes on sale within 45 days or your purchase we will give you store credit for the difference in price. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Often times we do sell out of some key products during the holidays. Hope this helps you plan your shopping effectively!
Vulcan Strength Training System
655-H Pressley Rd,
Charlotte NC 28217
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Friday, September 18, 2015

Vulcan Bumper Plates Care and Maintenance


Vulcan Bumper Plates are a high quality and durable product. We have included some information below that will help you to prolong the life of your equipment so that you receive years of service and high performance. Vulcan Bumper plates are made from a process called Vulcanization. No, seriously they are, we didn't make that up. Vulcanization is a chemical process of converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable material. The modern process of vulcanization, named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, was not developed until the 19th century. Today, a vast array of products are made with vulcanized rubber including tires, shoe soles, hoses, and conveyor belts. Hard vulcanized rubber is even used to make articles such as bowling balls and hockey pucks. 


Blooming: When you receive your bumper plates you may notice a white to gray powdery substance on some plates. This is called “blooming” . It is part of the curing process of virgin rubber compounds. “Virgin rubber” refers to natural rubber and first use rubber compounds as opposed to synthetic rubber like compounds or recycled rubber. Virgin rubber compounds are combined with surface protectants (antioxidants/anti-ozonants). These chemicals, migrate to the surface of the rubber where they are needed to protect the rubber by inhibiting surface oxidation. Once the substances migrate to the surface they leave a powdery residue. The residue poses no harm and can be removed with warm water and a terry cloth rag or towel.


Rubber Smell: Rubber does smell like.....well, rubber. If you've been to a tire shop you may recognize the smell of virgin rubber in the store. It's simply a property of real Rubber. If you have purchased Vulcan Bumper Plates, they were freshly manufactured within 30-45 days of your purchase. Over time and as the bumper plates are exposed to the air, the smell of the rubber will subside. Do not use chemicals such as pine sol or any type of chemical on bumper plates. Firstly, it will possibly make the smell worse and secondly, it can create a bad chemical reaction that could possibly impact the durability of the product. Vulcan bumper plates have a relatively low odor. The highest odor is generally that of any type of crumb rubber or recycled rubber (old tires) bumper plates. The best two things to lessen the rubber smell are time and air. Please understand that virgin rubber will always have some rubber smell.  There is no type of odorless Rubber currently manufactured.

Dropping: Vulcan Bumper Plates are made to be dropped.  Slamming is not dropping. Since 2011, we have had to replace a small number of bumper plates. If not abused, Vulcan Bumper Plates can last far beyond the warranty.  Drop your bumper plates on rubber or wood. Using high density rubber bumper plates on raw concrete or asphalt will scratch them up pretty good of course and over time will wear down the rubber surface.

 In closing, thanks for purchasing or considering Vulcan Bumper Plates and let us know if you have any questions. Now get to lifting!

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Vulcan Strength Newsletter

New Products!
Olympic Weightlifting Platforms
We have multiple options available for the Vulcan Weightlifting Platform. High Grade Manchurian Ash wood, black or red dense rubber mats to absorb impact and noise, band attachments and floor bolt down tabs. The Vulcan Weightlifting platform gives your facility a professional appearance while creating designated and safe areas for your athletes to perform barbell lifts.
Olympic Bars
We've added two new bars to the Vulcan Line up. The 15 kg version of the Vulcan One Basic. We've received several requests for this variant over the months. We have also added a 10 needle bearing, 28 mm diameter shaft, Made in USA, Olympic Weightlifting bar. This bar has IWF Single markings and no center knurl.
Squat Stands
We've added two new variants of squat stands. A very durable basic squat stand that can be used in any garage gym or training center and a commercial grade squat stand with pull up bar and safety spotters. Both of these stands are what people have come to expect from Vulcan. Heavy, solid, high quality pieces.
Specialty Bars
We have a full line of specialty bars. Our specialty bars are very heavy duty and very affordable for the quality. Free Shipping within the continental US.
Competition Kettlebells
The long awaited Vulcan Absolute Kettlebells will be in stock this month. It has taken a long time to perfect this kettlebell. It is the most advanced designed, ergonomically correct kettlebell ever created. Hence we have patented the design in the US and abroad. We are taking it one step further by creating a fitness version of this kettlebell. The Vulcan Absolute design is superior to any kettlebell so it only makes sense to use the same design for fitness/training kettlebells. The Vulcan Absolute has more space on the handle for two hands than any other kettlebell, making it great for two hand swings. They also have a very flat base and consistent handle size between all weights making them perfect for any number of exercises. The Absolute Training kettlebells will be all black cast iron with a 33.5mm handle and slightly smaller than the Absolute Competition Kettlebells and as a result will not meet competition specifications.
Bumper Plates
We have multiple new variants of bumper plates and adding more. We still make the industry's most durable bumper plate and offer free shipping within the US. We have added color KG training bumper plates. These plates will provide a less costly alternative to competition bumper plates. The sport of Olympic Weightlifting is growing at an unbelievable rate in the United States. Equipping a weightlifting gym with several sets of competition bumpers or even a garage gym can be cost prohibitive for many. In order to make weightlifting as a sport and a fitness activity more accessible to the youth and the general public we want to provide affordable and durable training options. After all, do we really need competition bumper plates just to train the lifts? Also, please stay up with us on social media. We will be making announcement about our new recycled rubber plates!
Closeouts and Sales!
Vulcan Fitness Kettlebells are now on final Clearance at 35% Off. We are completely phasing out this style of kettlebell. We are replacing it with a version of our Vulcan Absolute™ Competition Kettlebell. The upcoming Vulcan Absolute™ Training Kettlebell will be solid black cast iron, making it more affordable than a competition kettlebell. The Patented Absolute design is the most advanced and ergonomic kettlebell available. For fitness or training purposes this kettlebell offers a wider grip than any fitness or competition kettlebell available. It can accommodate any size hands in a position that offers a more advantageous grip and comfort. All kettlebells will have a perfectly round and uniform 33.5 mm handle. These kettlebells are slightly smaller in dimension than the Vulcan Absolute Competition Kettlebell and do meet recognized international standards for competition. As for now, take advantage of these great savings on these high quality standard fitness kettlebells that are widely available but priced much more from other suppliers!
Coming Soon ...
New Vulcan Medicine Balls
Vulcan Strength Training System
655-H Pressley Rd,
Charlotte NC 28217
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