Geoff, You are correct that the metal underneath the platings is not made harder. The thickness and hardness of the vapor depositions are both very important and make a huge difference in the wear of the rings. But to be clear your statement that Microwave, Seaguide, or brand X versions are no different is not close to being accurate. There are big differences between them and how they perf
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Chris Catignani Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rick Hall Wrote: > > ... > > The standard steel rings without PVD are about > > 150-250 hardness, Functional PVD is about a > > hardness of 500-600. Our Adaman PVD is about > > 1000-1100 on the hardness scale. > > ... > > Rick, What typically is your target w
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Geoff Staples Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Guides without ceramic rings are great for > durability and reducing weight. But, they > absolutely CAN/WILL grove when used with braided > line, especially when the line has picked up an > abrasive like dirt/sand. I have seen it personally > several times with Minima brand guides. Microwave,
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Hi Kendall, We are working on some different RV-style guides, not sure when they will hit the market though. Most likely late this fall or early next spring. Here is a link to the silver buttcaps without a logo, the image is incorrect but the correct product. Very much appreciate your business.
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Hi Gary, That looks correct without reweighing them again. They were all an average of 100 pieces. Remember the MKG does not have a deep press like the XOG so that frame has less material. If you ever have questions please feel free to reach out and I will be happy to help in any way I can.
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Hi Rick, You can contact me and we will get this figured out for you. rhallmt@gmail.com or my phone number is below.
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Caleb, Send me an email and I think I can help find the material you are looking for.
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Hello, I just thought I would post a link to all the weights of our frames in all the different materials—as well as rings, tiptops, and even tube lengths. Interesting knowing what everything weighs.
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Just my two cents. Silicon nitride SI3N4 is the best ceramic for rings for several reasons. SI3N4 is made under extreme heat and pressure; only a handful of facilities produce this material, only two make it for the fishing industry, and SeaGuide is one. This is not the same as the Fuji silicon nitride rings for salt water, it is very different in how it is made. First and perhaps mos
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<p>SeaGuide Silicon Nitride titanium seat and stripper guides.</p>
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Components are measured and tested in numerous ways, most of the information is just not published. As the only ceramics manufacturer among ALL components OEMs, I can assure you there is a difference in ceramic materials. Everything from specific gravity (weight by volume), thermal conductivity (smoothness), hardness, fracture resistance are all measured and tested extensively. Silicon nitri
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Hi Dan, I think this is what you are looking for You will find that this past year St. Croix, G. Loomis, Lamiglas, Edge, Daiwa, Shimano, and several others OEM manufacturers moved to this tangle-free series of SeaGuide brand guides. It should have an S stamped on the frame of the guide. If you have any other questions please let me know.
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The very best ceramic on the market is Si3N4 or silicon nitride. It has the best fracture resistance on the market, period. Silicon nitride was developed for ball bearings in jet engines, it has some elasticity to the ceramic which makes it extremely durable. Most guides break by deforming or hitting the frame on something. Normal ceramics are fairly brittle. Silicon nitride is not quite as
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Both of these companies moved to SeaGuide One Guides this year. These are just the latest American companies that have made changes to their lineup. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.
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Hi Norman, Adaman is not a standard decorative or industrial PVD, rather a new vapor deposition we developed. Adaman coating on the HLDG1 is about 1100 on the Vickers hardness scale. The non coated Adaman, a stainless ring with chrome plating of about 300 value on the Vickers scale. SIC is about 2200, Silicon Nitride RS ring, (my favorite ceramic for several reasons, flexibility, extremely
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Hi Tom,wondering what you mean by big boys? I would wager Seaguide made more guides than every factor with exception of Fuji. I would also wager we made more guides last month than A/T sourced last year. If you don't know anything about our guides why would you comment? St.Croix, G. Loomis, Edge, Lamiglas, Orvis, Winston, Scott Fly, etc are our partners.
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Hi Johnny, If you have any questions on heights or average guide weights please refer to our catalog. Have a great day.
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I have casted the 5at Clout and it casts extremely well. I have not casted the rest, but they were made by the same factory as the Quicklines.
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Hello Guys, You are correct on the wording in the catalog, it is misleading. I have sent a request to have it changed in the catalog and hope it is in time for the 2020 that is going to print. Sorry for any inconvenience, I sent you an email and I will happily send you an insert. Best regards,
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Okay for all the techies out there, I have had lots of emails in regards to our RS rings so I thought I would make a quick post. The RS rings are silicon nitride. The rings are among the lightest, thinnest, strongest and smoothest made. Lots of you guys love the steel ring Minima guides, very light and slim. Here is a comparison on just ring weights, no frame. SeaGuide offers the RS ring
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Brandon parlacoski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > On the topic of availability I have ordered some > new guides to try but a few that I need are sold > out, Rick Hall do you know when the Tixog- n and > Tixolg single foot guides will be back in stock? > Thanks please send me an email and I will check for you.
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Mark Hahn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've tried SeaGuide on several rods and like them > very much. The only point of criticism is the > availability. I absolutely agree with you. The new site has huge selection of items, with more on order arriving in next few weeks. Thank you for your kind words as well.
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Brandon parlacoski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I’m not sure that is why I figured I would buy > some and test them out. What is hard to tell on > there website is how they are shaped and I know I > like how the Fuji’s sit. Brandon, look in our catalog online. It includes drawings with all dimensions and frame weights. If you have more
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You know Michael that all guides that go onto large factory rods are tested extensively, particularly Shimano. Our guides fare as well as our competitor. Yes Fuji makes really good products, but do not think they are the only ones. The guides that are referred to are made of 316SS as apposed to 304. Yes we buy our steel from same place as Fuji. If you notice were work with nearly every major
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Hello, We do not recommend over 30# class for the titanium tops. Would recommend the XAT or XVT on page 44 and 45 of our catalog.
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