Taurus 30mm weight plate, Made in Germany

The Taurus Premium weight plate is manufactured in Germany by one of the leading foundries in Europe. Only certified precision machines are used during production, ensuring that every single premium weight plate really is perfect.

A weight plate "Made in Germany"

The new Taurus Premium weight plates are "Made in Germany" - they are manufactured by ACO Guss at Kaiserlautern. ACO Guss is one of the leading foundries in Europe and can already look back and drew on 100 years of company history, experience and tradition .

The design of the dumbbells is a close collaboration between the engineers of the foundry in Kaiserslautern as well as Fitshop management and their design department in Schleswig. The advantages of a weight plate "Made in Germany" are obvious: shorter transport routes - good for the environment and transport costs - better control of the production steps and, finally, a reinforcementof Germany as a production hub.

Highest precision and a rare, long-lasting finish

Accuracy is a priority throughout the production process. Therefore, the deviation between nominal and real weight is minimal; it is so small that the targets could even be used for competitions. In official weight training competitions, of course, only 50mm weight plates are used, but nothing stands in the way of a private test of strength at the highest level .

One of the highlights is certainly this final painting. A process called cathodic dip painting (KTL) is used here. Here, an electrochemical reaction is stimulated in an immersion bath, by means of which an approx. 15-20 micrometer layer of lacquer is applied. That's only about a third as thick as normal human hair. This painting technique is also used as rust protection in the manufacture of cars. The method is very efficient, i.e. it delivers the best result with little effort, saving on cost and protects the environment.

Combination of human and machine power for the finishing touches

Of course, most production nowadays is automated, with state-of-the-art production facilities being used. Production in certified facilities is continuously controlled and monitored with the latest computer systems.
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Last but not least: Sustainability

By bringing production back to Germany, the long transport routes from the factories in Asia are no longer needed. This elimination of transport routes - well over 10,000 km - can also be understood as a CO ₂ -saving measure. In addition, the ACO Guss production facilities in Kaiserslautern are ISO 50001 certified. The internationally valid standard confirms the company's consistent application of measures to improve energy efficiency.