Camouflage net poles for MSCN and ULCANS Systems
Lightweight composite camouflage net poles for military camouflage systems
Exel Composites designs and manufactures lightweight telescopic camouflage net poles for military camouflage systems, including Multi Spectral Camouflage Net (MSCN) and Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) applications. Our composite support poles are designed for fast deployment, reliable handling and long service life in demanding field conditions.
Manufactured from glass fiber reinforced composite using pull-winding technology, Exel camouflage support poles combine low weight, high stiffness, corrosion resistance and durability. The poles are available in telescopic configurations up to six sections and can reach heights of up to 9 meters, depending on the selected system design.
Whether you are developing an MSCN system, ULCANS support system or another military camouflage solution, Exel can help you design and manufacture lightweight composite support poles for demanding field conditions. Get in touch with our team by filling the form below!
Camouflage net poles for modern military concealment
Effective military concealment depends on more than the camouflage net itself. The support system must be easy to transport, quick to deploy and strong enough to hold the net in the right shape across different terrain and weather conditions.
Exel’s telescopic camouflage support poles are used as support units for camouflage net systems and other military concealment applications. They are designed to help create a smooth, natural net profile without sharp angles or visible shadows, supporting the overall effectiveness of the concealment system.
The poles are suitable for use in demanding environments, including snow, mud, sand, heat and wet conditions. Composite materials do not rust, making them well suited for repeated use in harsh outdoor military applications.
Composite camouflage net poles
Exel camouflage net support poles are telescopic composite pole systems designed for military camouflage and concealment applications. They are available as one-section to six-section poles, with heights up to 9 meters. Standard tube diameters include 23, 30, 37, 44, 51 and 58 mm.
Glass fiber reinforced composite is used as the standard material. The composite construction provides a lightweight and stiff structure that is well suited for telescopic systems and helps avoid permanent deformation under normal elastic loading.
The poles are supplied with system components including spreaders, rubber necks, ground feet, optional step-on rings and guy wires and lock adjustment keys, depending on the required system configuration.
Why choose Exel composite camouflage net poles?
Lightweight for easy handling and deployment:Weight matters in field operations. Exel composite camouflage support poles are designed to be lightweight, making them easier to transport, handle, adjust and deploy. This supports faster installation and easier use in changing operational environments.
Fast, tool-free set-up: The telescopic system is easy to adjust according to the required height. The locking mechanism clearly indicates open and closed positions and can be tightened by hand without tools, supporting quick field use and simple operation.
Durable in harsh conditions: Exel camouflage net support poles are designed for repeated use in demanding environments. They tolerate sand and dust and can be washed with water when needed. The system is suitable for use in different field conditions, from desert environments to snow, mud and wet terrain.
Corrosion-free performance: Composite materials do not rust, unlike metallic alternatives. This makes Exel camouflage support poles suitable for wet, humid and corrosive environments and helps support long product life with reduced risk of corrosion-related degradation.
Smooth net shape for better concealment: The spreader and rubber neck are key parts of the Exel camouflage support pole system. Together, they allow the net to flex and form a smoother, more natural shape without sharp edges or exposed shadows. This helps the camouflage system better follow the surrounding terrain.
Multispectral system compatibility: Non-metallic glass fiber composite poles combine low thermal conductivity with low RF attenuation, helping minimize unwanted thermal and electromagnetic signatures. This makes Exel composite poles well suited for MSCN, ULCANS and broader multi-spectral camouflage systems where support components must not compromise the performance of the concealment net.
Designed for long service life: Exel poles are designed to provide a high-quality, long-life alternative to traditional solutions. The composite structure combines stiffness, strength and low weight, while the support system is built for repeated setup, takedown and field handling.
Integrated system design: Exel camouflage support poles are designed as complete support units with the key components needed for field use. Integrated features such as the crown foot, spreader and related system parts help simplify handling, reduce loose components and support reliable setup in different ground conditions.
Scalable manufacturing and consistent quality: Exel’s continuous pull-winding process supports efficient, high-volume production of composite tubes with consistent dimensions and performance. This helps customers source reliable camouflage support poles at scale, with the quality and repeatability required for demanding defense applications.
Camouflage net poles for MSCN, ULCANS and MSSM systems
In the market, camouflage support poles may be specified under several terms, including MSCN support unit, MSCN support pole, ULCANS support system, ULCANS telescopic pole or as part of a broader Multi-Spectral Signature Management (MSSM) system.
Exel supports camouflage system providers, net manufacturers and defense industry partners with composite support pole solutions for these types of military camouflage and concealment systems. Our experience with defense applications, combined with composite material expertise and scalable manufacturing, helps customers develop reliable support systems for demanding operational requirements.
Why composites are ideal for camouflage net poles
Composite materials offer several advantages over traditional metallic solutions in camouflage net support applications. Glass fiber reinforced composite provides a strong, stiff and lightweight structure, making it well suited for telescopic poles that need to be easy to deploy and durable in the field.
Fiber glass also has low thermal conductivity compared with aluminum. This can be relevant in military concealment applications where thermal signatures are a consideration. The composite surface also enables comfortable, temperate stable handling in hot and cold conditions.
The poles are manufactured using pull-winding, a composite manufacturing process that combines continuous longitudinal fibers with crosswise reinforcement. This allows the tube structure to be engineered for the right balance of stiffness, strength, impact resistance and low weight. For telescopic camouflage support poles, pull-winding is especially valuable because it helps create durable, dimensionally consistent tubes that are easy to handle in the field while still providing the structural performance needed to support the net system.
Exel Composites is one of the world’s leading companies in pull-winding technology. Our long experience with this process gives us strong control over fiber orientation, tube performance and manufacturing consistency, supporting high-quality and high-volume composite poles for demanding defense applications.
The color is embedded into the composite structure rather than applied only as surface paint. This helps maintain color integrity even if the tube surface is scratched during rough handling. Standard colors are NATO green and beige. The color can be customized according to customer specification.
Key features
- Telescopic camouflage net support poles for military camouflage systems
- Suitable for MSCN, ULCANS and broader MSSM applications
- One-section to six-section configurations
- Heights up to 9 meters
- Tube diameters of 23, 30, 37, 44, 51 and 58 mm
- Pull-wound glass fiber reinforced composite
- Lightweight, stiff and easy to adjust
- Tool-free locking mechanism
- Designed to tolerate sand, mud, dirt, and snow
- Washable with water when needed
- Corrosion-free composite structure
- Standard colors include NATO green and beige
- Nato AECTP 230 compliant
Camouflage support system components
Telescopic pole sections: The pole sections are manufactured from glass fiber reinforced composite and designed for lightweight, stiff telescopic performance. A range of diameters available.
Locking mechanism: The locking system is designed for easy field use. It clearly indicates when the mechanism is open or closed and can be tightened by hand without tools.
Spreader and rubber neck: The spreader and flexible rubber neck help shape the camouflage net smoothly, allowing the system to follow the surrounding terrain without sharp angles or exposed shadows.
Ground foot: The ground foot is designed to grip different types of ground, from concrete to soft sand. Depending on the configuration, inner and outer ground foot options are available for selected tube sizes.
Step-on ring / step-on spring: The step-on component helps hoist the pole and tighten the net. It supports different positions for transportation, soft soil and hard soil use, depending on the system version.
Optional guy wire: A guy wire can be used when additional stability is needed, for example in hard wind conditions, special camouflage systems or sensitive installations where the system must remain standing in demanding conditions.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Telescopic camouflage net support pole / camouflage support unit |
| Exel product designation | CNSU – Camouflage Net Support Unit |
| Material | GFR composite / glass fiber reinforced composite |
| Manufacturing method | Pull-winding |
| Pole sections | One-section to six-section configurations |
| Maximum height | Up to 9 meters |
| Tube diameters | 23, 30, 37, 44, 51 and 58 mm |
| Standard colors | NATO green and beige |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Lock material | Reinforced plastic joints, stainless steel screws |
| Ground foot material | Aluminum |
| Components | Includes spreader, rubber neck, ground foot, optional step-on ring and guy ring |
| Standards | NATO AECTP 230 compliant |
Military camouflage net systems:Exel composite support poles are designed for supporting camouflage nets used to conceal personnel, vehicles, equipment and temporary military installations.
MSCN and ULCANS support systems:The poles can be used as support units for Multi Spectral Camouflage Net systems, Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems and related military concealment solutions.
Temporary field structures: The lightweight telescopic design makes the poles suitable for temporary setups where systems need to be transported, deployed, dismantled and reused.
Harsh-environment military operations: The poles are designed for demanding field use, including environments with sand, dust, mud, snow, heat, rain and moisture.
Why work with Exel Composites?
Exel Composites has decades of experience in composite solutions for defense applications. Our defense offering includes telescopic camouflage netting support poles, carbon fiber telescoping pole systems, non-magnetic tool handles and other composite solutions designed for demanding military use.
We work with defense suppliers and system providers to develop both standard and custom composite solutions. Our global footprint, consistent manufacturing quality and dedicated support help customers develop reliable composite products for demanding defense applications.
For camouflage support systems, we combine composite material expertise, application knowledge and world-leading pull-winding know-how to support lightweight, durable and field-ready solutions. This manufacturing expertise is an important part of how Exel develops composite tubes with reliable performance, consistent quality and long service life. Exel has a global factory network including a manufacturing site in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Frequently asked questions about camouflage net support poles
Q1: What are camouflage net poles?
Camouflage net support poles are pole systems used to support military camouflage nets and concealment systems. They help create a stable structure for camouflage nets while allowing the system to be rapidly deployed, adjusted and dismantled in the field.
Q2: What is the difference between CNSU, MSCN net poles and ULCANS support poles?
CNSU stands for Camouflage Net Support Unit and is used by Exel as a product designation. In the wider market, similar products may be referred to as MSCN support units, MSCN support poles, ULCANS support systems or ULCANS telescopic poles.
Q3: Why use composite camouflage net poles instead of aluminum?
Composite camouflage support poles are lightweight, corrosion-free and durable. They are also suitable for demanding environments such as sand, dust, snow, mud and wet conditions. Fiberglass composites also have low thermal conductivity compared with aluminum, which can be relevant in military concealment applications.
Q4: How high can Exel camouflage support poles reach?
Exel telescopic camouflage support poles can be supplied in one-section to six-section configurations and can reach heights of up to 9 meters, depending on the selected system design.
Q5: What materials are used in Exel camouflage support poles?
The standard material is glass fiber reinforced composite. The tubes are manufactured using pull–winding technology.
Q6: How are Exel camouflage support poles manufactured?
Exel camouflage support poles are manufactured using pull-winding technology. This continuous composite manufacturing process combines longitudinal fibers with crosswise reinforcement, helping create lightweight, stiff and dimensionally consistent tubes with the strength and repeatability needed for demanding field use.
Q7: Are the poles suitable for sand and dust?
Yes. The telescopic system is designed to tolerate sand and dust and can be washed with water when needed.
Q8: Can the support poles be used in different ground conditions?
Yes. The system can include ground foot and step-on components designed for different ground types, from concrete to soft sand.
Q9: What colors are available?
Standard colors include NATO green and beige. Pigment is embedded into the composite structure, helping maintain color integrity even if the tube surface is scratched.
Q10: Can Exel customize camouflage support poles?
Yes. Exel works with defense customers and suppliers on both standard and custom composite solutions for different defense applications.
Q11: Do the poles meet NATO requirements?
Exel camouflage support poles are designed for demanding military use and are developed to meet the NATO AECTP 230 specification.