What the thread found

• According to manufacturer support, the defect affects only the fiber disc and retaining ring.
• Multiple identical failures occurred on Zephyr/A-30 arms within one month; a service technician suspected a change in bearing or parts quality in newer arms (identifiable by engraving).
• Regular inspection of equipment before deployment is essential regardless of manufacturer.
• Even PRO arms require occasional service, including over-torqued spring canisters and rod-end bearing wear at the socket block; a solid socket block can address the latter issue.

Depends on

• The quality variance may be specific to certain production batches or periods of the Zephyr/A-30 line.

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