Plastic D-handle ATLAS 110 cm bent

Plastic D-handle ATLAS made of ash wood, bent handle with a plastic D-handle, length 110 cm. The comfortable plastic D-handle of this handle consists of a sturdy plastic grip fitted with an ash wood handgrip.

ATLAS plastic D-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 wood boards are air-dried. During the second process the ash wood is re-dried in a climate chamber under computer control. Because of the re-drying the handle does not shrink and tools remain firmly fixed to the handle.

Next the ATLAS plastic D-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 wax. This ensures the wood can breathe, does not absorb water or dirt, and retains its beautiful light colour. Waxing provides a longer service life and a pleasant smooth handle, which prevents blisters. Moreover, waxing handles with a plant-based wax is better for the environment than using varnish or paraffin.

ATLAS plastic D-handles are manufactured completely energy-neutral in the Netherlands and are available in various lengths and configurations.