Resin technology
Think of resin like the various bonding adhesives we all use in everyday life. Different materials require different glue types and amounts, and one must allocate suf fi cient time for the glue to cure properly. Resin systems for making rod blanks are similar in that you must choose the correct one, use the right amount, and cure it perfectly. If you fail to do even one of these processes correctly, your blank will fail.
Whether choosing an entry level or premium offering, each of our materials is comprised of its own custom and optimized resin system. Generally, the resin is epoxy-based and must be cured ensuring the best outcome possible. The resin is permeated in the prepreg system that we previously discussed and is a critical component of the blank material.
We are very particular about what goes into our blanks because we demand nothing but excellent results. All of our resin systems have been formulated by our veteran engineering team and are carefully guarded trade secrets. Incorporating certain advancements like nano technology allows us to constantly push the envelope and give our customers the latest in cutting-edge blank designs.
Nano technology
The engineers at Jaguar Design™ are future thinkers of the latest technologies available. We are in constant search for new and innovative ways to design and build better rod blanks. There is no “one right way” to build every rod blank. In the last few years there has been improvements made in resin systems speci fi cally with incorporating nano technology.
NANO DEFINED: MICROSCOPIC
Sugar
BBs
marbles
Golf Balls
Nano particles are measured in nanometers and one nanometer is equal to one-billionth of a meter. For visual aid reference,
the mason jars shown are fi lled with sugar, BBs, marbles, and golf balls. This shows the difference of sizes in molecules and “air
space” between each molecule. The sugar particles look small, but are really very large compared to Nano particles. The smaller
they can be made, THE BETTER THEY WILL BOND OMNIDIRECTIONALLY. This means a stronger resin, which translates into
stronger rod blanks.
SO WHAT DOES THIS REALLY MEAN? Engineers have been able to develop resin systems that have broken down the molecular structure to incredibly small sizes. Nano technology allows Jaguar Design™ to manipulate this very small matter, thus enabling them to create blanks with a much tighter and stronger bond. Ultimately, with this technology at our disposal, the Jaguar Design™ team for RainShadow™ is able to develop blanks that go far beyond the average rod blank.
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