What this tent pole is
This tent pole is a round aluminium alloy tube made in 6000 and 7000 series, including 7001, and it is normally anodized so the surface keeps its colour outdoors. The tent pole is bent and welded to the drawing, and the ends can be shaped for the frame or the sleeve it has to fit.
Where this tent pole is used
Buyers use it for camping tents and shelters, tarp and awning supports, and frames where a light but stiff pole is needed. Because the tent pole is bent to shape rather than cut straight, one drawing can cover a complete pole set for a tent model.
How this tent pole is finished
The tube is drawn in round section with a wall from 0.3 mm, then anodized, powder coated or polished. Colours run through red, blue, black, gold, yellow and green, and the tent pole is cut to any length up to 6000 mm.
How to choose this tent pole
Start from the tent model, because the bend radius and the number of sections decide the length and the diameter of the pole. Then choose the alloy: 6000 series bends and anodizes easily, while 7000 series such as 7001 gives the higher strength that long unsupported spans need. Finally pick the colour and the finish, since the tent pole is normally anodized for outdoor use.
What to confirm before you order this tent pole
Confirm the alloy and temper, the outside diameter and wall, the length, the bend radius and the finish. Confirm as well whether the pole needs holes, slots, end caps or a shock cord, because those operations change the price and the lead time of the tent pole. Samples are available so the bend and the finish can be checked before production starts, and production is quoted at 22 to 30 days after the drawing is agreed.