You may have wondered how your David & Clément bike rack is made. Here is a transparent look at our production process, from raw material to shipping.
Step 1: Stainless steel selection
Everything starts with the choice of stainless steel. We use 304 stainless steel, a grade particularly well-suited for indoor environments. The bars and tubes are sourced from certified European suppliers, with full batch traceability.
Step 2: Cutting and bending
The parts are cut to the exact length, then bent according to our precise templates. Cold bending preserves the metal's crystalline structure and ensures maximum strength at the bending points.
Step 3: TIG welding
The assemblies are joined using TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, a high-precision technique that produces clean, strong, and rust-proof weld beads. Each weld is visually inspected before moving to the next stage.
Step 4: Brushing and finishing
This is the step that gives our bike racks their visual identity. Brushing is done by hand, in the direction of the grain, to achieve a uniform satin finish. Each piece is then cleaned and checked before packaging.
Step 5: Quality control and packaging
Before shipping, every bike rack undergoes a final quality check: dimensional verification, visual inspection, and load-bearing test. The packaging is designed to protect the finish until it reaches your door.
Conclusion
This rigorous process explains why our bike racks are built to last. Every detail counts, from the stainless steel selected to the package delivered to your home.