Heavy Metal Barbell (HMB) was founded by Greg Olson in 2014 after seeing a need in the market for a quality OEM Olympic Barbell Manufacturer. Previously to HMB Greg was one of the founders of PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells. HMB is a family owned 100% USA Made OEM Barbell Manufacturer. We have the ability to design, draw, prototype, manufacturer, and source products. Heavy Metal Barbell is trusted by some of the biggest names in the fitness industry.
With the industry shifting to custom branded equipment we know how important customization is. Our services include branded endcaps and custom end caps for your customer.
Customize your bar with text or logos. Stand out from your competition with the capability to fully customize your barbell.
We know knurling is a personal preference which is why we offer a variety of different knurling options. We offer a passive knurl all the way up to an aggressive knurl. We change our knurling tools often to keep a clean and consistent knurling pattern with clean crisp lines.
All of our bushing bars use a custom stepped self-lubricating bushing that allows us to hold some of the tightest tolerances in the industry. The self Lubricating bushing is oil-impregnated that keeps the bushing lubricated for a long lasting spin. We have found our bars spin better the longer they have been used
We use precision ING Needle Bearings. These needle bearings are made for high-speed/volume conveyor belts. Our bearings suppliers think we are crazy, but the quality of these bearings will stand the test of time and helps our bars stand out from other bars on the market. We used ten bearings per bar for premium performance.
All of our bars with the exception of the aluminum training bar use a TGP Steel. Many companies overlook this aspect as it is costly to do but gives the barbell a superior spin and finish to the bar.
All of our bars our constructed with our precision machined dual snap ring design. This is a superior design as it allows the customer to maintenance their bar that allows the bar to be used for a lifetime.
100% of all of our barbell components are sourced and made from US Steel. Unlike competitors who import ends and other components we manufacture 100% US made barbells.
Our Zinc bars are racked and dipped through multiple electroplating cleaning baths before being plated. The zinc plating gives the bar a nice bright finish and are designed for commercial use due to the oxidation resistance and durability of the coating. Zinc is one of the thinest coatings and keeps the knurl nice and crisp.
Cerakote is one of the strongest and is the thinest ceramic coating on the market. All of our Cerakote bars are cleaned and media blasted before coating to ensure premium adhesion. Cerakote last 70X longer than chrome and stainless in a corrosion salt spray testing. Cerakote has been used in the gun industry for year and stood the test of time. We use a the H-Series ratings which is baked after coating. Click here to see our color options.
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