T-Stiel ATLAS Esche extra stark Dampfgebogen, Länge 100 cm

Shovel handle ATLAS of ash wood, extra bent T-handle with a length of 100 cm, with strong through-mount T-grip. An extra bent shovel handle is often used together with a digging shovel, concrete shovel, scoop shovel, or a cable shovel.

ATLAS shovel handles are made from ash rootstocks, which contain the best wood. Ash wood is tough, shock-absorbing and strong. The ash wood undergoes two drying processes: during the first drying process sawn ash planks are air-dried. During the second process the ash wood is redried in a climate chamber under computer control. Because of the redrying the handle does not shrink, tools remain tightly fixed to the handle and the through-mount T-grip can be pressed onto the handle without glue or staples.

Next the ATLAS shovel handles are bent in boiling water. This causes the wood grain or fibre in the handle to bend along and prevents the grain from running out of the handle (a running-out grain is weaker). The bending process makes the handle extremely strong.

Finally the ATLAS handle is waxed with plant-based carnauba. This ensures the wood can breathe, does not absorb water or dirt and retains its attractive natural colour. Waxing provides a longer lifespan and a pleasant smooth handle, which prevents blisters. Moreover, plant-based waxing of handles is better for the environment than the use of varnish or paraffin.

ATLAS shovel handles are manufactured entirely energy-neutral in the Netherlands and are available in various lengths and versions.