Factory ready for Weihai show with tech that ‘adds 35% more strength’ to rods

Weihai Julia – a world leading OEM supplier of fishing rods and poles – will be revealing details of new carbon fibre technology for the first time at the Weihai CGC trade show next month.

The OEM rod and pole maker which specialises in the carp, match and feeder sectors will be introducing LiteGraph, a patented additive that is said to increase the strength of a rod by up to 35% without adding to its weight.

Graphene is added on the pre-preg directly during the curing process which delivers extra strength and stiffness compared to standard carbon. At the show, Weihai Julia will compare the performance of rods treated with the new additive against standard examples on the market.

Weihai Julia’s Alberto Solza told Angling International that development of the groundbreaking additive took three years to achieve the perfect blend of resin to deliver the substantial advantage.

“LiteGraph promises that the process adds virtually no weight and gives a flexural strength increase within the parameters of 15% to 35%.”

Visitors to the CGC are invited to visit the Weihai Julia booth to see samples and the concept explained.

Also on display in Weihai will be a selection of spineless blanks. Thanks to investment in R&D and machinery, Weihai Julia is now able to custom build rods using carbon tapes with tow-preg based materials that deliver completely spine-free blanks.

Endless graphic opportunities are now part of the comprehensive service offered by Weihai Julia thanks to a new printing technique that incorporates the advantages of screen printing, laminated graphics and water transfer stickers using one technology.

“We will show products that have graphics built-in. This is a substantial advantage when offering total design freedom to graphic designers without any limitation on printing,” added Solza.

If that’s not enough, Weihai Julia also promises to be showing the ‘best of the best’ match, pole and lure rods when it comes to weight, strength and design.

Customers visiting the Weihai Julia booth are also invited to visit the Weihai Julia factory in the city, although some areas will be excluded.

All visitors to the booth (E4 4119) are welcome, but those wishing to book an appointment in advance can email alberto.solza@weihai-julia.com

The Weihai CGC takes place from October 12th to 14th.