The S A-RB bearings are specially treated to significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of their metal surfaces. Additionally, the shielding with anti-rust materials effectively minimizes the intrusion of sand and other foreign particles.
The Role of Bearings in Reel Performance
Bearings play a crucial role in ensuring that the shaft rotates smoothly within the mechanism. They enhance the overall performance of reels, making casting easier and improving sensitivity when reeling in. High-quality bearings contribute significantly to a smoother experience, allowing anglers to focus on their technique rather than dealing with equipment issues.
However, if seawater, rain, sand, or salt infiltrates the bearings, it can lead to rust, which ultimately results in a loss of winding smoothness. To mitigate this risk, many reels feature bearings constructed from rust-resistant stainless steel or coated with special materials to enhance durability and performance in challenging environments. This helps ensure the longevity of the reel and maintains optimal functionality during use.
Boosting Durability: Enhanced Rust Resistance
Shimano's “S A-RB” features a design that includes a wall that physically protects the bearing balls on both sides, enhancing durability. Additionally, it's treated with a special anti-rust treatment, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
This treatment makes the metal surfaces less vulnerable to rust and corrosion, even when exposed to seawater. As a result, the bearings have an extended lifespan, offering reliable support for the angler's fishing experiences.
Our goal, effortless reeling.
Shimano's reel design concept aims for “eternally smooth reeling.” The result is HAGANE. Shimano honed its proprietary metal processing technologies with precision cold-forging technology and refined them over many years to develop reels that only Shimano could deliver.
Seize control with powerful reeling.
When the rod bends powerfully and you grip the handle knob to stop the target's escape, the reel's design ensures smooth power transfer, giving you the upper hand in the fight.
Shimano's INFINITYDRIVE eliminates those frustrating moments, ensuring powerful reeling even under high load. With this technology, you'll be able to land big fish that once seemed impossible to catch.
Revolutionary AR-C SPOOL: The perfect balance of distance and tangle-free fishing.
Shimano's "AR-C SPOOL" enhances this process by correcting the line's path, which minimizes tangles and enables impressive long-distance casting performance.
Impenetrable water-resistant performance.
Experience the advanced technology of Shimano’s “X PROTECT,” designed to deliver excellent water-resistant performance without compromising the smooth rotational capabilities of your reel.