Daiwa Technology Mag Sealed

MAG SEALED TEHECHNOLOGY BY DAIWA

Mag Sealed

The New Saltiga introduces revolutionary technology. To understand this leading technology Daiwa’s Development Engineers explain that the secret to the new Saltiga is Mag Seal – perfection in waterproofing.

Offshore fishing is damaging on fishing tackle. Saltwater spray, wind and water will test a reel’s engineering to the extreme.

All spinning reels suffer from water penetration via the rotor and pinion gear assembly, so in 2001 Daiwa introduced gasket sealing in Saltiga Z 4500 to saltwater waterproof the reel and prevent water penetration. The amazing results from this system helped cement Saltiga as the ultimate offshore reel.

The original Saltiga Z rotor was perfectly sealed by a rubber gasket but it also sacrificed ease of revolution and lightness of operation in the rotor. And as with any seal, friction and abrasion will cause the rubber gasket to wear, allowing water penetration over time.

Daiwa’s dream was to develop a waterproof structure that did not obstruct the smooth rotation of the rotor and did not wear over time.

The dream of Mag Seal became reality.

Mag Seal

With Mag Seal, a magnet is placed perpendicular in the rotor frame to eliminate any friction. There is a minute opening that allows a magnetic flux to circulate around the opening and Mag Oil to flow evenly. The magnetic flux causes the Mag Oil to stretch around the opening of the body and rotor, sealing the inside and outside of the body with an oil film. The oil film creates a barrier that cannot be broken eliminating saltwater penetration. Because saltwater does not penetrate and there are no parts that will wear, smooth and efficient rotor operation is created.

Mag Seal Body Design

Offshore saltwater fishing is incredibly damaging on reels. Waves splashing and salt spray on the reel are inevitable. After returning home a reel can be washed with fresh water to eliminate salt but washing often causes saltwater to penetrate into the reel causing corrosion and wear, resulting in a decrease in smoothness and operation, then later repairs.

By introducing Mag Seal, Daiwa has made this a problem of the past. Besides the benefits of eliminating saltwater penetration, prevention of corrosion and wear, Mag Seal allows for smooth and light rotor operation, thus increasing sensitivity. Reel sensitivity has only ever been referred to in light tackle situations, but with the new Saltiga there is no friction, vibration or noise created by the rotation of the reel, thus the reel becomes more sensitive. The movement of a lure, water current or a strike from a fish is felt through the reel like never before. With Mag Seal on board, smooth rotor efficiency has improved beyond compare. The term “reel sensitivity” is born.


Information Refer: daiwafishing.com.au