Manufacturing

Step 1: Laser cutting

Laser cutting is an automated cutting system. It enables the production of customized parts with a high degree of precision. This cutting process is used on the posts of ROBUST street-workout equipment to make the holes used to attach the bars.

Step 2: Welding

Welding involves the fusion of several materials using a heat source. This process creates strong, durable connections between parts. In particular, between a post and a plate, as shown in the photo on the left. It is the most important step in the manufacturing process of street-workout equipment.

Step 3: Shot-blasting

Essential before applying paint, shot blasting is a surface treatment process that involves projecting metal beads onto the material at high speed. The main aim of shot blasting is to improve the aesthetic and technical quality of the surface.

Step 4: Galvanizing

Hot-dip galvanizing, a process used on all ROBUST equipment, is the coating of metal surfaces with a layer of zinc to protect them from corrosion. After being immersed in a zinc bath at over 450°, the components are then removed from the bath so that the zinc layer solidifies, guaranteeing high resistance to oxidation. This means the equipment can be installed outdoors and withstand the harshest conditions.

Step 5: Powder coating

This is a surface treatment process designed to protect steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metal components. The process involves applying a coating powder to the surface of the object. When sprayed, the powder adheres electrostatically to the object's surface. Next, the powder-coated object is placed in a polymerization oven, where heat causes the resins to melt and crosslink. This creates a strong, tough, uniform and adherent topcoat on the surface of the object. The resulting coating is durable, resistant to scratches, UV, chemicals and corrosion. This technique enables precise application, without dripping or smearing. What's more, no solvents are used, making it an ecological, economical and health-friendly process. Powder coating is the final stage in the manufacture of ROBUST® street workout equipment.