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GUIDE FRAME SUBSTRATES GUIDE FRAME PLATING 201
TITANIUM TITANIUM CHROME
Proprietary high-grade titanium alloy is used in our Titanium Chrome (TC) coating used on many Alps guide
high-end casting, spinning and single-foot fly guides. frames. It adds hardness and corrosion resistance to
This material has the lowest carbon content and is 100% guide substrates. Great for saltwater applications and
corrosion proof. Alps titanium is 40% lighter than SS316 provides a beautiful titanium chrome color.
stainless steel and is strong and flexible.
SS316 STAINLESS STEEL PVD TICH
The lower carbon content of this stainless steel allows PVD (Plated Vapor Deposition) coating is used on guide
for extreme corrosion resistance over lower grades of frames in freshwater applications. It adds hardness and
stainless steel. Alps was the first company using this high- makes for a beautiful glamorous finish. PVD coating is
grade material for guide frames. Our guides designated commonly used on the stripper guides for bass and fly
with an “X” use SS316 stainless steel. rods. Not recommended for saltwater applications.
SS304 STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE BLACK CHROME
The high-grade stainless steel used in many of our All Forecast black guides feature our D.B.C. plating
Forecast guide frames. SS304 exhibits superb resistance process. A double plating process that forms a chrome
to corrosion and is very workable in the stamping process over plating for superb corrosion resistance.
used to form guide frames. It tumbles well and is smooth
enough to allow excellent plating adhesion.
6061-T6 ALUMINUM HARD CHROME
6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum is used on Alps roller This plating is an industry standard that offers good
guides. The durability, weight and machinable curves resistance to corrosion and overall durability.
are sure to impress and will last a lifetime. Inherently rust
resistant, this material is perfect for any rod build.
BRASS
We use marine-grade brass for our heavy-duty “SU” style MEASUREMENTS EXPLAINED
boat rod guide frames. It is very workable for this heavy-
duty frame design and is very easy to plate.
RING SIZE
SS316 STAINLESS STEEL WIRE HEIGHT
Used exclusively in our Alps fly rod guides and tops for
unparalleled corrosion resistance. This wire offers the
same performance as our other SS316 stainless products
but is in wire form.
LENGTH
Ring Type Guide: A,C,U,N= PVD Plated Zirconium • Z=Zirconium • L=Hard Aluminum Oxide • B=Carbide | Color Guide: A=Chameleon • B=Black • CG=Charcoal Gray • C=Shiny Gun Smoke • HC=Chrome • LTC=Light Titanium Chrome • N=Gold • S=Silver • Ti=Titanium • TC=Titanium Chrome • U=Blue
