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ENTRY/EXIT DIRECT CONNECTION. Thanks to an innovative, patented design, the Millennium
reel does not use rotating rings with brush rub or mercury contacts.
Therefore, all the problems associated with the rotary contacts have been
eliminated, including faulty contact during rotation as well as maintenance
and replacement of the contacts.
GREATER EFFICIENCY. The 3 springs used for rewinding the cable double as
wires for the three electric signals. This provides for greater efficiency
since there are no contacts.
ULTRA FLAT.
The reel's thickness is just 4.8cm, slightly more than the piste's height.
FEWER WINDING TURNS. The diameter of the cable coil is 31cm. Therefore the
reel can wind the 20-meter cable in just 20 turns. By contrast, currently
available reels require 40 to 50 turns.
LONGER LASTING SPRINGS. Springs last longer for three reasons: 1) The spring work
is greatly reduced thanks to fewer turns of the cable coil; 2) The central pin
where the springs turn is large in diameter (3.6cm) and thus reduces the
stress of the spring on this fragile location; 3) 3 springs are used, working
in concert to reduce stress on any one spring.
HIGH QUALITY SPRINGS. The springs are made from a special top-quality steel
strip.
LONGER LASTING CABLE. The large diameter of the cable coil not only enlarges
the cable camber, but also reduces the number of its bending. Therefore the
cable has a longer lasting (both for the external boot and 3 internal wires).
STRONG STAINLESS STEEL CASE. The case is sturdy and easy to clean. In addition, thanks
to its flat, square shape, it is easy to carry and store.
STEADINESS ON THE FLOOR. Thanks to its solid 4.8kg weight and its four rubber
“feet”, the reel is extremely steady - pulls on the cable during matches
can hardly move the reel.
CABLE PROTECTION DAMPING SPRING. The cable next to the fencer's end socket usually
requires many repairs over time. To reduce this problem, a
10cm spring was placed at this location to not only minimize bending of
the cable at the socket exit, but also dampen the stress on the cable when the
socket reaches the reel after the fencer's release.
INNOVATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM. The reel's design moderates the speed of winding when the
cable is released from longer distances. The braking mechanism exploits
centrifugal force and activates only when the reel exceeds a certain rotary
speed. Strong or “bad” pulls received by the cable at the end of the run
are therefore avoided.
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