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How is Simpole Made

The manufacturing of a SimPole involves a combination of high-tech composite engineering and manual assembly. Unlike standard aluminum poles that are simply extruded, SimPoles are built using “Advanced Composite Layering” to achieve their signature balance of lightness and safety.

The Mandrel-Wrapping Process

The core of each pole section is created using amandrel-wrappingtechnique.

  • The Mandrel: A long, precision-machined steel rod (the mandrel) is used as the mold.
  • Pre-preg Layers: High-modulus carbon fiber sheets, pre-impregnated with a specific epoxy resin, are wrapped around the mandrel.
  • The “Secret Sauce” (Hybrid Layup): For the non-conductive models, the manufacturing process adds a final outer wrap ofKevlar or Fiberglass. This ensures the conductive carbon fiber is “sandwiched” inside, while the exterior remains an insulator.

Heat Curing (Autoclave or Oven)

Once wrapped, the sections are tightly bound in a heat-shrink tape to apply pressure. They are then placed in a large industrial oven orautoclave. The heat activates the resin, fusing the layers of carbon fiber and Kevlar into a single, incredibly rigid tube. This process eliminates air bubbles (voids) that would make a cheaper pole feel “mushy” or prone to snapping.

Component Integration

After the tubes are cured and pulled off the mandrels, they are cut to size and fitted with the hardware that makes them a “SimPole”:

  • Bolt-On Clamps:Unlike many brands that glue their clamps on (which can fail in the heat), SimPole usesnylon bolt-on clamps. These are hand-tightened onto the sections, making them easy to replace in the field if they ever wear out.
  • Internal/External Tubing:SimPoles are designed to be “user-preferential,” meaning they are built to accommodate either internal or external water hoses depending on the model.

Final Assembly & Testing

The poles are typicallyassembled in the USA. This involves:

  • Sanding the ends of the tubes to ensure a smooth “telescoping” action.
  • Installing thetop-tier goosenecksand brush attachments.
  • Adding theEnd Defender, a heavy-duty plastic or rubber cap at the bottom to prevent the carbon fiber from fraying when it hits the ground.

Comparison of SimPole Construction vs. Standard Poles

Feature

Standard Carbon Pole

SimPole Non-Conductive

Material

100% Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber + Kevlar/Glass Outer

Clamps

Glued (Permanent)

Bolt-on (Replaceable)

Feel

Stiff but Conductive

Stiff and Insulated

Bottom

Exposed Fiber

Protective End Defender