Hayden Fly Reels used the Type III Hard Anodising process to protect your new Spey/Fly Reel.

MILITARY GRADE - TYPE III HARD ANODIZING

All Hayden Reels are available in Military Grade, Type III Hard Anodising. This coating is far more durable than Type II Anodising and eliminates "Boat Rash" (scratching of the surface) and the need for regular servicing.

What is the best protection for the aluminum?

Type II Anodising is done by dipping the aluminum in an acid bath which is at room temperature and then introducing an electrical charge to the bath. The process "corrodes" the surface of the aluminum and leaves it a dull silver colour.

This Anodizing process gives a protection to approximately 25 microns. The product is then dipped in a colour until the required shade is achieved and then boiled to "set" the colour. The problem is that the colour can be scratched easily but this does not necessarily mean that the protective coating is depleted.

By far the best protection and hardest is to elect to use a Type III Hard Anodise.

By using a different acid and then reducing the temperature of the bath to minus 6 degrees Celsius and increasing the electrical charge, the process grows Aluminum Oxide into and onto the surface of the aluminum and it has a minimum depth of 30 microns (Hayden reels are done to Military Grade, at 60+ microns) and a Rockwell C Impact Test of 60 gives an indication as to the hardness of the coating. A hand file, which is made from tool steel has a Rockwell C test of 72, therefore this coating is very abrasive resistant.

The only disadvantage is that it cannot be coloured. Depending on the grade of aluminum, (6061 will always be grey) the colour will be from grey to black and will be a soft satin finish - anti flash.

Hayden Reels are then polished to a beautiful soft shine, but this is a time consuming process due to the hardness of the coating.

 

Hayden Fly Reels used the Type III Hard Anodising process to protect your new Spey/Fly Reel

Hayden Fly Reels the Drags use in the Anti Reverse Spey and fly reels

Hayden Fly Reels, the models,

Striker - Zephyr - Zephyr 11 - Zephyr HO - Persuit (- 5sizes) Salmon Maxium Multiplier

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Hayden Reels Guarantee
The "No Fault" Guarantee is for 30 years and covers all aspects of the reel other than impact damage and is transferable from owner to owner. For repairs and maintenance within Australia simply return the reel with $20.00 to cover Freight & Insurance. For International Customers the fee is $50.00(AUD)

Return or Exchange Policy: Inform us of your problem, (even if you don't like the colour) about the product you purchased and indicate whether you want to exchange to other products or money back. Return within 7days to us, from the purchase date (in original condition and undamaged packaging) with the sales receipt. *** Now you cannot be any fairer than that.