Oakley: new alloy and new mounting system

With the introduction of the Oakley Spike/Soft Spiken, Why 4 and Split Thread frames, Oakley has perfected its new and revolutionary Taperlock mounting technology.

The system involves using exclusive instruments to make holes in two stages and offers numerous advantages. The hole made by milling the lens together with the patented holding screw, spreads pressure evenly and substantially reduces warranty claims.

This mounting system blocks the screw securely, but it does not adhere to the hole, so that there is no risk of the lens loosening throughout the product's life. Another advantage of the Taperlock is that one screw is used for all ophthalmic corrections. There is no need to cut, reduce or file the screw or the end. The specific instrument supplied by Oakley must be used for mounting.

A step is created by milling the thickness of the lens after perforation and only one size of screw is required, whatever the thickness of the lens might be. The toric joint spreads the pressure evenly across the lens and eliminates the tension which causes breakage. The toric ring (O Ring) ensures that the screw is blocked and prevents it from unscrewing.

Oakley has also presented the new O Metal alloy, which guarantees excellent flexibility, allows the construction of featherlight frames (up to 80% lighter than the C5 alloy) and is easily adjusted.