ASTM-B117 A
worldwide standard for corrosion testing. Parts are placed in a chamber
and subjected to a fog spray of salt until corrosion appears. This environment
is actually much harsher than the real world. Forecast® SS304 results:
We run tests for an average of 20 days which would equate to 60 eight-hour
fishing trips without washing your guides. Our guides handle this with ease.
ALPS™ SS316 (S-6) Results We run tests for an average of 50 days
which would equate to 150 eight-hour fishing trips without washing your
guides
Guide Frame Substrates
Forecast® SS304
Stainless Steel High grade stainless
steel used in many of our guide frames. Exhibits superb Resistance to corrosion
and is very workable in the stamping process used to form guide frames.
It tumbles well and is smooth enough to allow excellent plating adhesion.
ALPS™ SS316 Stainless Steel High-grade stainless steel that is used in our
guides with ‘X” designation. The lower carbon content of this
stainless steel allows for better corrosion resistance than standard stainless
steel materials. To our knowledge, we are the only company using this high-grade
material for guide frame
Brass We
use marine grade brass for our heavy-duty “SU” style boat rod
guide frames. It is very workable for this heavy-duty frame designand is
very easy to plate.
SS316 Wire Used exclusively in our “X”
series fly rod guides. Same performance as our other SS316 only in a wire
form for unparalleled corrosion resistance in fly rod guides and tops.
Guide Frame Platings
TC A PVD coating used on many Forecast® guide
frames. The same as PVD TiCh only without chrome underneath. Adds hardness
and corrosion resistance to guide substrates. Great for salt water applications,
it is a beautiful gun smoke color.
PVD TiCh A PVD coating used on guide frames for freshwater
use. It adds hardness and makes a beautiful jewelry-like finish. Popular
on fly rod stripper guides and bass rods. Not recommended for saltwater
applications.
Black Chrome (D.B.C.) All Forecast black guides feature our D.B.C.
plating process. A double plating process that forms a custom black under
plate, then a durable black hard chrome over plating for superb corrosion
resistance.
Hard Chrome This plating is a industry standard that offers
good resistance to corrosion and overall durability.
Polished Forecast® 304 Stainless Steel
Simply polish high grade stainless steel and you have a very serviceable
guide frame. Recommended for fresh water applications.
Polished ALPS™ 316 Stainless Steel Our polished SS316 frames are made from
a higher grade stainless that polishes up nicely and offers superb corrosion
resistance. Highly recommended for saltwater applications.
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