ATLAS POLE SYSTEM

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ATLAS POLE DESIGN

WE ARE OFFERING THREE TYPES OF POLES USING THE ATLAS SYSTEM

THE ATLAS DESIGN DIFFERENCE

The innovative Atlas Pole System represents a significant step forward in tent pole design and performance. The result of a collaboration between Mountain Hardwear, tent pole engineer Frank Tehan and Yunan Aluminum, one of the wor ld’s leading tent pole suppliers, this unique design produces pole sets that are stronger, lighter, more durable and easier to service.

At the heart of the system is the cold-forged Atlas Floating connector, a revolutionary new way to join tent pole sections. Strong and light, the Atlas Floating connector joins two identical pole sections, eliminating the need for a swagged pole end or a fixed insert. (patent pending)

Atlas connector’s cold forged, anodized, thick walled design makes it the strongest on the market. Its tapered design reduces stress points and allows for more even flex over the entire pole length. The results are a stronger, lighter, more durable and compact pole system.

ATLAS SCANDIUM SL poles are used in our Superlight series and lightweight Expedition tents. Alloying aluminum with Scandium creates very light poles with outstanding strength and durability.ATLAS 7001 poles are used in our All Mountain series. The 7001 series alloy tubes improve on both the tensile and yield strengths of our previous offering, and the Atlas System reduces pole set weights by approximately 15%.NEW ATLAS XL super-strong Scandium alloy with an impressive yield strength of 109,000 psi. Anodized for both corrosion and dent resistance. Dual-diameter Atlas connectors allow for reinforcing more highly stressed poles ends with larger diameter pole sections.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ATLAS DESIGN �SMOOTH, EVEN FLEX The Atlas Floating Connector allows the pole to

flex in a more even arc with less stress at the joins, making the pole stronger and less prone to failure. The shorter length and tapered edges of the connector allow the pole to bend into its arc evenly, eliminating flatspots and the stress points.

LOWER WEIGHT/GREATER STRENGTH Atlas Floating Connectors weigh 45% less than traditional inserts and about the same as swagged pole ends. They are about 13% stronger than traditional inserts and 30% stronger than swagged pole ends.

SERVICEABILITY Even the strongest poles can be damaged by extreme conditions. The Atlas System Pole System makes field repairs quick and easy. All pole sections are the same, all connectors are identical, and patented Shoktip pole ends are easily removed to access the shock cord and dismantle the pole. No tool of any kind is required.

SMALLER PACK SIZE The more compact Atlas connector gives us the ability to make all pole sections the same length allowing us to specify section lengths that are substantially shorter than was previously possible. Typical pole packages are 2"– 4" shorter.

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ATLAS FLOATING CONNECTOR

WHY ATLAS FLOATING CONNECTORS MAKE A BETTER POLE.The floating connector is cold forged & Anodized 7001 aluminum with yield strength of more than 102,000 PSI.

Shorter, tapered floating connector prevents jamming and allows for natural curvature and flexing of poles.

Floating insert is 28-50% thicker walled at joint than other inserts.

Floating insert is 45% lighter than other connectors and decreases pole set weight by 10%.

Completely field serviceable. The insert joining the pole sections is free floating and the pole tips are removable by hand.

No risk of splitting the ends due to corrosion of press fit.

No jamming or flaring of ends.

No glued or press fit parts of any kind to fail.

Smooth even flex. The Atlas Floating Connector allows the pole to flex in a more even arc with less stress on the joints, making the poles stronger and less prone to failure.

Smaller pack size. The more compact Atlas Connector gives us the ability to make pole sections of similar length and shorten the arch connectors.Pole packages were reduced by 2-4 inches.

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YIELD STRENGTH: The point of permanent deformation of the material. I.e., when it bends.

TENSILE STRENGTH: The point of permanent material separation. I.e., when it breaks

ATLAS SCANDIUM XLWe are proud to introduce another Mountain Hardwear exclusive — Atlas Scandium XLTM tent poles — a pole-system specifically engineered for four-season expedition tents. Through our continuing partnership with Yunan Aluminum and engineer Frank Tehan, we have come up with a way to make an expedition pole system that is stronger, lighter, and more durable than previous designs. Employing a cold-forged, dual-diameter Atlas XL connector, we are able to assemble poles that are narrower and lighter in the middle and wider and beefier at the more highly stressed ends.

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UNSURPASSED STRENGTH - Yunan’s Wind-tunnel testing and Finite Elemental Analysis confirmed what we knew from field tests in Patagonia — Atlas Scandium XLTM is a whopping 25% stronger than previous offerings.

EXCELLENT STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO - Putting larger-diameter tubing where it is needed and smaller-diameter where it’s not enables us to offer a pole-system that is both stronger and lighter.

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY – Dual-diameter pole technology means you can reinforce exactly where you want and trim weight where you don’t need it.

DURABILITY - Every part of the Atlas Scandium XLTM pole system, from the sub-zero Shok CordTM to the heat-treated aluminum, threaded pole tips, has been engineered to last.

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8.8 DIAMETER POLE

DUAL-DIAMETERATLAS XL CONNECTOR

9.8 DIAMETER POLE

Atlas Scandium XLTM tent poles

Standard tent poles

SCANDIUM ALUMINUM ALLOYSWHAT IS SCANDIUM?Scandium is currently being used in a variety of space and aeronautical ventures due to their durability and tolerance to extreme temperatures.

BENEFITS OF SCANDIUM ALLOY TENT POLES ?Stronger, 7x5x scandium materials shows about 20% higher UTS and Yield Strength value compared with other conventional aluminum tent pole materials.Stiffer. 8% stiffer than comparable light weight poles.Tougher. Small grain Scandium added to aluminum tightens the alloy grain structure,which is key to an alloy's tensile strength and durability. Resistant. Scandium Aluminum Alloy is resistant to all forms of corrosion, oxidation and recrystallization.

INSERT WALL THICKNESSATLASDAC FEATHERLIGHTEASTON ADVANTECEASTON 7075EASTON 7178

1.27mm (.050").91mm (.036").89mm (.035").89mm (.035").71mm (.028")

28% less30% less30% less44% less

MATERIAL WALL THICKNESSYUNAN 7001 T-6YUNAN SCANDIUMEASTON ADVANTECEASTON 7075EASTON 7178FEATHERLIGHT

.62mm (.02441")

.6mm (.02362")

.69mm (.0275")

.64mm (.02532")

.51mm (.020")

.62mm (.02441")

INSERT PERFORMANCEINSERTATLAS 7075DAC 7001EASTON 7075

TENSILE123,00096,000102,000

YIELD102,00083,00096,000

ELONGATION8%13%10%

MATERIAL PERFORMANCEPOLE TYPEYUNAN 7001 T-6YUNAN SCANDIUMEASTON ADVANTECEASTON 7075EASTON 7178FEATHERLIGHT

TENSILE102,000115,00087,00096,000102,00096,000

YIELD85,000109,00083,00090,00096,00083,000

ELONGATION13%8%7%6.5%6%13%