Folding tents made of aluminium or steel

This is how they differ

High-quality folding tents are made to be used outdoors even in difficult weather conditions. They are perfectly suited for temporary uses such as market stalls, open-air events or promotional campaigns. Accordingly, they have to be transported often and frequently assembled or disassembled.

That is why it’s important that the material of the folding tent frame is comfortable to use thanks to low weight, possesses the necessary stability and at the same time can withstand difficult weather conditions. So it's all about finding the perfect balance between maximum stability and the lowest possible weight.

Accordingly, it is important that you pay attention to the material of the folding tent frame when making the purchase decision. Aluminium or steel are often used. We explain the differences and which folding tent frame is the right one for your area of application.

The weight of the folding tent

Lightweight aluminium

Aluminium is a much lighter material than steel. With comparable stability, it weighs only about a third of steel. Accordingly, aluminium folding tents are usually more convenient to transport and handle.

Weather influences

The corrosion resistance of aluminium folding tents

Aluminium is basically corrosion-resistant and therefore perfectly suited for outdoor use, which is the actual purpose of a folding tent. In the case of Pro-Tent aluminium folding tents, an alloy (anodising) provides additional protection for the aluminium, gives the profiles a distinguished look and makes the surface scratch-resistant.

Advantages of aluminium tent frames compared to steel tent frames at a glance

It must be noted at the outset that the benefits in the following table are only intended to provide a general overview. Depending on the type of processing and profile thickness, the detailed specifications can vary from folding tent to folding tent. Accordingly, the table only provides an orientation, the concrete purchase decision should always be made depending on the precise product characteristics and the planned area of application.

Basically once can say that aluminium folding tent frames have significant advantages over steel folding tent frames. Of course, here too, attention must be paid to the specific product, but in general aluminium folding tents are the more sensible choice.

What matters when buying an aluminium folding tent

Anyone who buys an aluminium folding tent wants to purchase a high-quality and durable product. In your purchase decision, you should consider the manufacturer and rather opt for a professional manufacturer such as Pro-Tent. With us, for example, you can choose between three different folding tent series, which offer solutions optimally tailored to your needs depending on the area of use.

The focus always varies depending on the area of application. For one user, the most important thing is that the folding tent is light and practical to handle, for another user it is important that the folding tent has maximum stability and strength.