But what about realistic drops?
The SlideLock and bar have been put through rigorous drop tests. We're talking about extensive testing in a drop-testing rig that replicates the impact of 20,000 real-life drops, with heights of 1.6 meters while loaded with 320 kg of plates and heights of 2.2 meters with 90 kg. These were some of the very first tests we ever did.
But the most compelling evidence comes from our presence on the market since 2020, gracing the floors of all types of commercial gyms. We've even heard of companies trying to break it over an extended period of time just to make sure it stands the test of time. And as you can imagine, it absolutely does.
The SlideLock's unbreakable promise
The beauty of it all is that if, by some miracle, you manage to break the SlideLock, you'd be making history as the world's first. But if that happens, we'll simply send you a brand-new SlideLock to replace it on the same bar. In other words, you never have to worry about collars again!
So there you have it - the SlideLock, a true heavyweight in durability, ready to take on anything you throw at it. Don't let its size fool you; it's small but mighty, like a hidden gem in the world of gym equipment.
Still not convinced? Check out the other pressure tests we've been doing.
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We aim to produce durable, well-designed equipment that requires minimal maintenance, contributing to less waste, fewer transports, and a more sustainable mentality towards waste. As our CEO, Kristian Sommerfelt Kjelstad, states;
When you often hear “Buy two, get three”, we say “buy one, and get three times the lifespan”. - Kristian Sommerfelt Kjelstad, CEO, Gungnir of Norway
By manufacturing our equipment in Sweden, we are able to decrease transportation emissions and minimize our carbon footprint. Our producer also plans to implement solar power to run our machines later this year, ensuring a 100% clean energy mix in the production of our barbells.
Additionally, we are committed to sourcing our steel from European suppliers. Kristian Kjelstad, CEO of Gungnir of Norway, adds;
"As part of an industry where mass production, white labeling, and transportation around the globe is common, we are committed to being one of the few companies that contribute in a positive way, following the principles of Gungnir."
Our technology also has a secondary benefit of reducing the production of traditional clips, collars and clamps, often made of plastic.
We understand the importance of contributing to a healthy environment and working with human health. Our commitment to both the environmental and social aspect of ESG is reflected in the way we design and produce our fitness equipment, which is both built to last and ergonomic, safe, and accessible, promoting a healthy lifestyle and well-being for all.
We are determined to deliver products that exude both simplicity and quality and contribute to a better world. We believe that by choosing Gungnir of Norway, our customers can be confident knowing they are supporting a company committed to positively impacting the environment and making a difference, one gym at a time.
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We use advanced CNC machines which are used in precision-engineering and manufacturing, and injection molding machines which allow for faster production. The last few years’ advancement in this technology have led to more accurate measurements, higher quality products, and faster production times - all while reducing costs. These are just some of the ways that better processes in production and manufacturing have improved our company's ability to offer better prices to customers.
CNC machines, or Computer Numerically Controlled machines, are used in steel manufacturing to produce prototypes. These machines are a type of computerized numerical control that can operate on a product without human interaction.
In other words, it's a machine that cuts material according to instructions from the computer. CNC machines are programmed with CAD software, which is used to guide the way the machine should cut the material.
The key to CNC machining is how accurate it is - this process produces prototypes and parts with great accuracy and quality. This type of machining has been used in plastics and metals manufacturing for years because it can make quick work of even the largest products. This allows companies to produce very precise and specific parts efficiently and accurately, making it easier to scale and offer a wide array of products.
Nothing says "modern solutions" like using robotics to adapt ourselves to the future of manufacturing. You might think it's a scary thought, but robots can be beneficial in many ways. In our case, they help us deliver products with an incredible consistency in quality, while being extremely efficient.
Robots also protect workers from repetitive, mundane and dangerous tasks, while also creating more desirable jobs, such as engineering, programming, management and equipment maintenance.
At Gungnir, we actively pursue ways to improve ourselves so that we may offer great products to as many people as possible. Setting up a production facility using new machinery and production methods is a continuous process. With time and effort, we find new ways of improving these methods and solving both simple and difficult tasks more efficiently and sustainably. That way, we are able to offer better prices to our customers. Like we were able to do this year.
]]>The design of the bar is no coincidence. We have worked day and night for the last three years and gone through countless iterations and failures to end up with the design we have today. Through extensive tests both in gyms and in drop testing jigs, we have experimented with dozens of different materials for the SlideLocks, shaft finishes, sleeve coatings and steel variations. Not to mention going through the incredibly difficult process of finding the right sub-suppliers for the different custom parts.
All of this to develop what has become the extremely solid and long-lasting solution that we are proud to present to you; the weightlifter, the crossfitter, the garagegymmer, or even the hobby-lifter. Here is a summary of the main components that make this bar special.
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