Drag washers

Product Highlights:

Stable Drag During Retrieve
Stable Drag During Retrieve
Unequalled Smoothness
Rapid Heat Dissipation
High Durability
Thermal Stability

Design Options:

Glass or resin structural support
Thickness range 0.5mm-1.5mm
Double sided friction surfaces
Fine or coarse weave pattern

Availability

Standard size is 15″ x 20″ panels
Available as washers pre-cut to customer specifications
Samples available upon request

AvCarb drag washer

Resin Saturated Products

AvCarb Code	mill	mm	Friction Surface	Fabric Weave	Datasheet
DSS20F	20	0.5	2	fine
DSS20C	20	0.5	2	coarse
DSS30CF	30	0.8	2	coarse/fine
DSS40C	40	1	2	coarse
DSS50C	50	1.3	2	coarse

Fiberglass Reinforced Products

AvCarb Code	mill	mm	Friction Surface	Fabric Weave	Datasheet
DSL23F	23	0.6	2	fine
DSL40F	40	1	2	fine
DSL60C	60	1.5	2	coarse

Resin Saturated Products

AvCarb - Drag Washer table #1

-                                        Datasheet
+                                        Download
-                                        DSS20F
-                                        DSS20C
-                                        DSS30CF
-                                        DSS40C
-                                        DSS50C

Fiberglass Reinforced Products

AvCarb - Drag Washer table #2

-                                        Datasheet
+                                        Download
-                                        DSL23F
-                                        DSL40F
-                                        DSL60C

Part Number Guide

AvCarb-fishing-2

+                                        DS- Double Sided Drag
+                                        S- resin saturated, L-glass laminate
+                                        Thickness in mils
+                                        F- fine weave fabric, C-coarse weave fabric

Part Number Guide

AvCarb - Drag Washer table #3

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AvCarb drag washer materials brochure

AvCarb® Launches New Brochure Showcasing High-Performance Drag Washer Materials for Fishing Reels
For over 25 years, AvCarb® has been the trusted supplier of premium carbon fiber drag materials to top sport fishing reel manufacturers.

Our latest brochure highlights the key performance benefits of AvCarb® drag washer materials:
Exceptional Durability
Engineered to resist wear and tear, AvCarb® drag washers deliver long-lasting performance under constant pressure and friction.
Superior Heat Dissipation
High thermal conductivity ensures rapid heat release, preventing overheating and maintaining consistent drag—even un...

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