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TiN AND TiCH FRAMES
Pacific Bay has
continued to offer guide frames in various coatings and platings. The
newest and most innovative of these have been their TiGOLD™ (titanium
nitride or TiN) and TiCH (titanium carbide) that is applied over chromed
stainless steel. This formulation of hardness, flexibility and adhesion
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SILICON CARBIDE RINGS (SiC)
Precision molded in Japan, SiC rings are at
the top of our line. They are diamond polished to the smoothest possible
surface among the “ceramic” materials. Silicon Carbide will provide the
ultimate in abrasion, corrosion, and thermal shock resistance, a
performance plus on any rod where line speed, friction, and heat
build-up are at the maximum. Now, with the exception of the models “B”
and “RB”, our current SiC guides and tops will feature newly re-designed
rings that are thinner and lighter in weight, creating the perfect
balance of performance and cosmetic appeal.
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TiN AND TiCH RINGS
Pacific Bay
International has combined the TiGOLD™ and TiCH coatings with a diamond
polished Zirconia ceramic ring. The Zirconia ring has similar qualities
to Silicon Carbide. It offers the ideal surface for applying an
incredibly smooth TiGOLD orTiCH finish to create one of the most durable
and cosmetically appealing guides ever offered to the fishing rod
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TiBLUE™ RINGS
Pacific Bay International has combined the
new TiBLUE ™ PVD coating with a diamond polished Zirconia ceramic ring.
The Zirconia ring has similar qualities to Silicon Carbide. It offers
the ideal surface for applying an incredibly smooth PVD, (Physical Vapor
Deposit) finish to create one of the most durable and cosmetically
appealing guides ever offered to the fishing rod manufacturing industry.
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HIALOY RINGS (Hard Aluminum Oxide)
Hialoy represents the
hardest grade of Aluminum Oxide available. Strength and durability
allows mountingwithout a shock ring for lighter weight and better heat
dissipation. Hialoy has become the most popular choice of many major rod
manufacturers. This high grade ceramic ring is diamond polished to
reduce friction and line wear. Hialoy guides will provide many years of
service in all salt and freshwater applications making them an ideal
choice for any rod.
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TITANIUM OXIDE RINGS
Titanium Oxide
rings are diamond polished to a smoother surface and are harder than
many other manufacturer’s Aluminum Oxide guides. Strength and durability
allows mounting without a shock ring. They have been an industry
standard of rod manufacturers for many years and are exclusively from
Pacific Bay.
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ALUMINUM OXIDE RINGS
Diamond polished
to a rich black surface, this Aluminum Oxide is our most economically
priced material and one of the first ceramic rings to widely popularize
insert guides. Strength and durability allows mounting without a shock
ring. They have been utilized by rod builders for decades and are still
available today.
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Pacific
Bay International is dedicated to offering the most complete line of quality
guides and tops in the world. The quest for new designs, materials and finishes
is driven by an industry that demands beauty and performance. Pacific's research
and development team continues to innovate new and existing guide styles.
Diligent attention to detail necessitates utilizing only the finest materials
and methods from around the globe. Product testing and evaluation is crucial to
providing reliable and durable products the fishing tackle industry can depend
on. Pacific Bay’s devotion to its products and the people who use them confirms
that this diverse selection of guides and tops are unmatched worldwide.