ROD TECHNOLOGY BLANK TECHNOLOGY
SPIRAL X CORE
SHIMANO’s unique and patented SPIRAL X CORE construction consists of three layers: a first layer of carbon tape that spirals tightly around the blank in a diagonal direction, a middle sheet of carbon made out of vertical fibres and an outer layer comprising carbon tape that tightly spirals the blank in the opposite direction to the first layer. By using carbon tape, instead of a conventional horizontal fibre sheet, SPIRAL X enhances torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. SPIRAL X CORE makes use of the same construction as SPIRAL X, with the addition of a Nano resin distribution technology in the carbon tape. Nano resin technology distributes the resin more evenly through the carbon fibres resulting in a stronger, lighter rod. SPIRAL X CORE has 1.4 times better anti-twist capabilities and 2.5 times more compression rigidity compared to SPIRAL X. BENEFIT SPIRAL X CORE construction overcomes blank twist and increases rod strength, whilst keeping the weight low, for enhanced performance. It also minimizes the ‘spine’ which naturally occurs when using conventional sheet carbon material resulting in purer action. The result is improved casting accuracy, more powerful transmission, increased control of the lure, and improved fish-playing performance.
SPIRAL X
SHIMANO’s unique and patented SPIRAL X construction consists of three layers: a first layer of carbon tape that spirals tightly around the blank in a diagonal direction, a middle sheet of carbon made out of vertical fibres and an outer layer comprising carbon tape that tightly spirals the blank in the opposite direction to the first layer. By using carbon tape, instead of a conventional horizontal fibre sheet, SPIRAL X enhances torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This construction results in less overlapping of material, which would normally result in a spine and weak spots.
BENEFIT SPIRAL X construction overcomes blank twist and increases rod strength, whilst keeping the weight low, for enhanced performance. The result is improved casting accuracy, more power transmission, increased control of the lure, and improved fish-playing performance.
HI-POWER X
SHIMANO‘s HI-POWER X construction, uses different carbon layers to create the blank. The outermost layer of carbon tape is diagonally wrapped in opposite directions, which forms an array of “X” shapes. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are finely-tuned according to the rods intended use. The flexibility allows SHIMANO to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and increased twist resistance. In short, HI-POWER X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control.
BENEFIT SHIMANO‘s HI-POWER X construction eliminates twist in the blank, which helps deliver more accuracy when casting and have more control when playing fish.
NANOPITCH
With NANOPITCH manufacturing technology SHIMANO wraps a compression tape, with high precision, over the carbon blank before the curing (heating) process. The NANOPITCH method enables the carbon on the mandrel to be compressed extremely firmly, with uniform pressure, creating circularity pressure which contributes greatly to overall rod strength. NANOPITCH is always applied in combination with the SPIRAL X CORE blank construction to maximize rod performance.
BENEFIT NANOPITCH results in higher roundness, which greatly contributes to higher strength. The fine pitch of the tape creates a high-quality exterior design.
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