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In
a flexing situation, the blank is undergoing pressures that can cause it
to change from a round shape to a slightly oval shape.
Even a small 2% reduction
in section height caused by these pressures will reduce the stiffness of
the rod by around 10%.
The higher the loading, the softer the blank will
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All CTS carbon helix core blanks boast 100%
non woven fiber.
A non woven fiber can achieve 100% of its tensile
and compressive loading, unlike woven based scrims
which exhibit large amounts of fiber crimping resulting
in greatly reduced fiber loading potential.
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100% Carbon Construction
- Super light weight construction
- Superior strength
Through the use of the CTS carbon helix core, blanks are able
to boast a true 100% carbon construction.
This
ensures
response and agility are optimized
through utilizing the lightweight and high strength characteristics
that only carbon can give.
Modulus Replacement Technology (MRT)
This new type of construction enables us to place totally different
modulus materials at each part of the blank. Unlike traditional multi
modulus systems which lay up materials of differing modulus materials
together, our new Modulus Replacement Technology is all together
different, taking blank manufacture to a new level.
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Variable fit length
- Reduced section-to-section flat spots
- Reduced swing weight
- Smooth load transfer
The join lengths between each section within our multi piece blanks
are varied according to the load that they are designed to carry.
This ensures flat spots and swing weights are minimized.
Computer Aided Engineering CAE
Computer Aided Engineering has enabled CTS to design precise blank
ranges with perfectly progressive actions through the entire range.
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Multi carbon construction
CTS works closely with its boutique carbon suppliers to obtain the optimum fiber types and resin systems to ensure all CTS blanks are at the leading edge in terms of material development.
Up to five different types of carbon are used in each blank. Each type is placed at various parts of the blank to optimize strength and weight.
Internal High Strength ferrule
A high strength ferrule is placed at each join, to provide
superior crush and split resistance.
There is no need for
the rod builder to place a ferrule wrap at this point for
reinforcement. |
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Target Zero Fibre Alignment
Fiber alignment along the length of any blank is critical. Even
the smallest deviation in fiber alignment from the axis of load
will greatly reduce the strength of the blank.
All CTS blanks are designed and produced to ensure all fiber is
aligned as near perfect as can be with the load.
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