Umbrella metal part
Golf Umbrella Shaft
Overview
- Made by
- Supply chain / partners
- Materials
- Fibreglass (FRP) rod, Steel tube, Aluminium tube
- Finish options
- Fibreglass gelcoat / painted finish, Black electrophoresis (steel), Powder coating, Anodising (aluminium)
Manufacturing process & quality control points
- 1
Blank cutting
Supply chain / partnersFibreglass rod is purchased as pultruded blank and cut to length (about 90-100 cm); steel or aluminium shafts are cut from tube stock. Long parts need support to avoid splintering or ovalising.
Quality control points
- Length · Steel rule / tape, per drawing · First article + 1 pc per 2 h
- Cut end condition · Visual: no splintering, no ovalisation · 100%
- 2
Drilling & slotting
Supply chain / partnersHoles for the ferrule, handle rivet and the auto-open latch are drilled; fibreglass needs sharp tools and dust extraction.
Quality control points
- Hole position & diameter · Caliper + pin gauge · First article + hourly
- 3
Surface finishing
Supply chain / partnersSteel shafts are plated or E-coated; fibreglass shafts are gelcoated or painted. Salt air exposure makes corrosion resistance the top buyer complaint on golf umbrellas.
Quality control points
- Coating thickness / coverage · Thickness gauge + visual · 5 pcs per batch
- Corrosion resistance · Neutral salt spray 48 h, no red rust (per buyer spec) · Per order
- 4
Straightness & stiffness check
Supply chain / partnersThe long shaft is checked for straightness and for deflection under a defined end load, because golf canopies apply a large bending moment.
Quality control points
- Straightness · Roll on flat plate · First article + 1 pc per 2 h
- Deflection under load · Cantilever load test, rebound to original within spec · 1 pc per batch
Used in
Relevant compliance
- EU REACH (SVHC)
EU
All metal & plastic parts, electroplated components and fabric coatings
- California Proposition 65
US
All products sold into California containing listed chemicals
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