Voilà ce qui dit St-Croix à propos de la résine NSI de 3M :
"The 3M Company, the global leader in adhesive technology, recently introduced a new breakthrough resin that uses nano-sized (ultra-microscopic) spheres of silica as a homogeneous, non-abrasive filler between the carbon fibers of a graphite rod
blank, which results in a much stronger, more sensitive finished product. We’ve named our formulation of this new resin NSi (Nano Silica), and we’ll be using it to build all of our SCV graphite rods – plus a new offshore saltwater series.
The “nano-silica” particles in 3M’s Matrix Resin are uniformly distributed and densely packed in the resin that binds the individual graphite fibers, which reinforces them during compression when the rod is flexed. This significantly increases the fibers’ compression strength by resisting micro-buckling – for improved hoop and flex strength of the
blank. The result is a 30% (or more) stronger
blank without any change in the weight, action or power of the finished rod.
The nano-silica filler also improves the resin’s adhesive bond between the carbon fibers, which increases the internal shear strength of the rod
blank while further improving the flex strength. Almost twice as hard as conventional resins when fully cured, our tests reveal that rods manufactured with 3M’s new Matrix Resin show both an increase in modulus for improved sensitivity, and a significant increase in fracture resistance and overall
blank toughness.
The end results are astonishing. Rods built with 3M™ Matrix Resin are stronger, more durable and tougher – with significantly improved hoop/flex strength and resistance to fracture. All without an increase in weight or a change in the rod’s action or power."
Promis, si je trouve un moment, j'essaye de traduire les parties les plus intéressantes. A noter que la NSI est aussi présente sur les nouvelles Legend Tournament.
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