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ALPS
TECHNOLOGY
T ™ T ™ || TECHNOLOGY ||| GUIDES
GUIDE FRAME
Substrates
GUIDE FRAME
plating
ALPS™ TITANIUM
Proprietary high-grade titanium alloy is used in our high end casting, spinning and single foot fl y guides. It has the lowest carbon content and supports 100% corrosion proof. ALPS™ titanium is 40% lighter than SS316 Stainless Steel and is strong yet fl exible.
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 extreme corrosion resistance over standard stainless steel materials. ALPS™ was the fi rst company using this high-grade material for guide frames.
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.
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 design and is very easy to plate.
STAINLESS STEEL 316 WIRE
Used exclusively in our “X” series fl y rod guides. Same performance as our other SS316 only in a wire form for unparalleled corrosion resistance in fl y rod guides and tops.
POLISHED ALPS™ AND FORECAST™
304 STAINLESS STEEL
Our polished SS304 frames are made from a higher grade stainless
that polishes up nicely and offers superb corrosion resistance. Highly recommended for fresh water applications.
TITANIUM CHROME (TC)
Titanium Chrome (TC) coating used on many ALPS™ guide frames. It adds hardness and corrosion resistance to guide substrates. Great for saltwater applications and provides a beautiful titanium chrome color.
PVD TiCH (PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION TITANIUM CHROME)
PVD (Plated Vapor Deposition) coating used on guide frames for freshwater use. It adds hardness and makes a beautiful glamorous- like fi nish. Popular on fl y rod and stripper guides and bass rods. Not recommended for saltwater applications.
D.B.C. (DOUBLE BLACK CHROME)
All Forecast black guides feature our D.B.C. plating process. A double plating process that forms a chrome over plating for superb corrosion resistance.
HARD CHROME
This plating is an industry standard that offers good resistance to corrosion and overall durability.