Bases

If you need a telescopic aluminum tube that can extend to 7 ft, 8 ft, or 10 ft long (84”, 96”, 120”), then a standard off the shelf telescopic tube may be exactly what you need.

The first criteria is usually length; how long do you need the tube to extend to when it’s fully open? The next question is usually connection point. What do you need at the tube end to work in your application?
We offer many telescopic aluminum tubes with ¼-20 female threads on at least one end that make it easy to add standard accessories. We also have telescopic
aluminum tubes with ¼-20 female threads on both ends.

Most companies only offer standard tubing assemblies. For custom applications you need a manufacturer. Great news, Testrite manufactures custom tubing assemblies in the USA. For custom tubing needs, visit TestriteOEM, learn about the myriad ways we can customize tubing and manufacture related parts, and then submit a request for quotation.

Each tube lock is unique. The best way to figure out the right one for your application is to buy existing standard off the shelf extending telescoping poles we offer and figure out which one works best for
your application. While these tubes may not have all the specs you need, they give you the chance to buy at a low cost and with fast shipping a stock item that you can then get customized with the features you need, provided you have volume 25+. These tubes are ideal for prototyping and  sampling, letting you test fit and function before committing to custom manufacturing. If you’re evaluating fit, lock style, or build quality—especially for flexible or evolving designs—a standard tube is a smart first step before ordering larger volumes.

Standard round telescopic tubing is available in tight-tolerance drawn aluminum ranging from 3/8" up to 1‑1/2" outer diameter, typically with .038" wall thickness. Sizes increase in 1/8" increments for precise nesting.

Depending on the model you order, you might get lever locks, clutch locks, G‑style snap locks, etc. For example, the TBPROMO 73" uses a G‑style snap lock, while TB124 and TBASB1 use A‑style clutch locks. The beauty of buying these tubes is that you can try out different locking mechanisms and see
which will work best if you have a custom project.

Yes! TestriteAluminum’s website offers volume discounting built right in, without the need to reach out. Larger orders unlock more
savings. For instance, some product lines offer up to 50% off when ordering 100
or more units.

A wide range of customers are able to use our standard tubing assemblies. These have included agtech applications where lightweight remote sensors need to be attached to our tubing outdoors, photographic applications, hunting applications, and fishing applications. If you need specifications not available in a standard telescopic tube and plan to buy 25 or more tubes, you can reach out to a manufacturer, like www.TestriteOEM.com, for a quote on custom telescopic tubing assemblies.

This line ideal for entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and manufacturers who need adjustable poles to use or to test toward designing a custom item. Try a standard option first, then scale up with custom
features—like specific end fittings, threading, or finishes.