Olympic 2" Spring Collars

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Shipped weight 0.38 kg. Delivery to Northern Ireland is charged by order weight: see the weight bands.

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Bars & Clips

The cheapest piece of safety equipment in any gym, and the one most often skipped. Spring collars clamp onto a 50mm Olympic sleeve in a second, holding plates in place so a slightly uneven press does not send weight sliding off one end of the bar.

KEY FEATURES

Fits Olympic 2-inch (50mm) barbell sleeves
One-handed squeeze-and-slide operation
Sprung steel construction with a protective coating
Fast enough to use between every warm-up set
Essential for bench press, overhead press and rows
Supplied as a pair

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Spring collars are the fastest collars to use, which is precisely why they get used. A quick-release lever collar is more secure, but if changing it takes ten seconds per side, people skip it during warm-ups, and warm-ups are exactly when uneven loading tends to happen. A collar you will actually fit on every set is worth more than a better collar you leave on the floor.

Their limitation is grip force under dynamic loading. Spring collars hold well for controlled work but can creep slightly under repeated impact, so for Olympic lifting or anything where the bar is dropped, a lever or locking collar is the better choice. For squats, presses, rows and deadlifts performed under control, spring collars are entirely adequate.

TRAINING APPLICATION

Fit collars for every set involving a loaded bar, without exception. The risk is highest on unilateral or slightly asymmetric movements: single-arm work, uneven bench press, overhead press with a drifting bar and bent-over rows. A plate sliding off one sleeve mid-rep instantly transfers the entire remaining load to the other side, which is how bar-related injuries usually happen.

HOW TO CHOOSE?

Choose spring collars for speed and everyday use. Choose quick-release lever collars where maximum clamping force matters, particularly for heavy or dynamic lifting. Most home gyms benefit from owning both: springs for warm-ups and accessory work, lever collars for heavy working sets. Note that these fit 50mm Olympic sleeves only, not standard one-inch bars.

FAQs

Will these fit a standard one-inch bar?

No. They are sized for Olympic 50mm sleeves. Standard spinlock bars use threaded collars instead.

Are spring collars secure enough for heavy squats?

For controlled squats, yes. For dropping the bar or Olympic lifting, a quick-release lever collar provides more clamping force.

How many do I need?

Two, one per sleeve. They are supplied as a pair.

Do they scratch the barbell?

The coating limits marking, but any collar clamping onto a sleeve will show some wear over time. This is normal and does not affect function.

Specifications

Overall Size: 18 cm length × 11 cm width × 5 cm depth
Height: 2 cm
Display Dimensions: 18 cm long × 11 cm wide
Material: Chrome-plated high-tensile steel

Size & weight guide

Overall Size: 18 cm length × 11 cm width × 5 cm depth
Height: 2 cm
Display Dimensions: 18 cm long × 11 cm wide
Material: Chrome-plated high-tensile steel

Read the full guide: Olympic barbell guide

Feature highlights

Chrome-Plated Finish for Pro Look
Sleek chrome finish offers a classic gym aesthetic and resists rust and wear. Clean, durable, and designed to match your Olympic barbells and dumbbell bars.

Steel Construction with Tight Grip
Made from high-tensile steel, these 2" spring collars provide strong clamping force to keep plates in place during heavy lifts, ideal for high-intensity workouts.

Quick & Easy Plate Changes
Spring design allows for effortless loading/unloading. Perfect for CrossFit, circuits, and supersets where fast transitions matter most.

Universal Fit for Olympic Bars
Compatible with all 2-inch Olympic barbells, including hex bars, trap bars, and straight bars. Also fits adjustable dumbbell handles with Olympic sleeves.

Essential Accessory for Safe Lifting
A must-have for weightlifting, powerlifting, and home gym setups. Secure your weights during presses, squats, rows, or bench routines with confidence.

Questions & answers

Will Olympic 2" Spring Collars fit my bar?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars fit 50mm Olympic sleeves: straight barbells, EZ curl bars, hex trap bars and adjustable dumbbell handles with Olympic sleeves. They do not fit 1-inch standard or spinlock bars, which use threaded collars instead.

How many collars do I get?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars are sold as a pair, one per sleeve, and the pair weighs 0.38kg. Note that the Olympic 2" Barbell, the 47" Olympic EZ Curl Bar and the Olympic Hex Trap Bar 2 each already include two spring collars, so this pair is for spares or a second bar. The price for the pair is shown on this page.

Are Olympic 2" Spring Collars secure enough for heavy lifting?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars hold well for controlled squats, presses, rows and deadlifts, and are quick enough to fit on every warm-up set. For Olympic lifting, dropped bars or very heavy asymmetric work, the quick-release Olympic Barbell Collars 2" clamp harder and are the better choice.

What are Olympic 2" Spring Collars made of?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars are high-tensile sprung steel with a chrome finish that resists rust and limits marking on the barbell sleeve. Some wear on the sleeve over time is normal with any clamping collar and does not affect function.

How do I use Olympic 2" Spring Collars?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars are one-handed: squeeze to open, slide onto the sleeve until the collar sits against the plates, release. Fit one on each side before every set with a loaded bar, and remove the same way. They are fast enough to use on every warm-up set.

How are Olympic 2" Spring Collars delivered?

Olympic 2" Spring Collars ship free anywhere in Great Britain, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands; Northern Ireland is priced by weight at checkout. Order by 2pm Monday to Friday for same-working-day dispatch; standard delivery takes 2 to 5 working days after dispatch, and express (Great Britain only where available, priced by order weight and shown at checkout) takes 1 to 2 working days.

What are the returns and warranty terms for Olympic 2" Spring Collars?

You have 180 days to return Olympic 2" Spring Collars. You pay return postage unless it is faulty; if it is faulty or incorrect the return is free. Cover is your statutory consumer rights rather than a separate manufacturer's warranty. Prices include VAT. Klarna is offered at checkout on eligible orders; trade quotes on request.

Delivery, returns and warranty are answered in full on the delivery page, in the Help centre and on the warranty page.

Warranty

Category	Bars and collars
Term	Statutory rights apply; manufacturer terms confirmed on request
Covers	Bars that bend beyond their stated tolerance, sleeves that seize, knurling or chrome that fails without impact, collar springs and locks. This guarantee is given by LIFT SETS LTD, Unit at St. Helens, Merseyside, and does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Not covered	Bars dropped on safeties or the floor with plates loaded, damage from mismatched sleeves, cosmetic marks. Exclusions never remove your statutory rights: a fault that was present at delivery is covered whatever the exclusions say.
How to claim	Email support@liftsets.co.uk with your order number, a description of the fault and two or three photos or a short video. We reply with the next step: replacement part, repair, replacement or refund. Damage or shortages on arrival are a delivery claim, not a warranty claim: tell us as soon as you can.

Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in full: up to 30 days to reject a faulty item for a refund, then repair or replacement, and for six months a fault is presumed to have been present at delivery. Full details: Warranty.

Delivery & shipping

Free delivery to every address in Great Britain, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Northern Ireland is priced by weight at checkout. · 2–5 working days
Order before 2pm for same-working-day dispatch (Mon–Fri)
180-day returns · no restocking fee · you pay return postage unless faulty

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