TactiFrame Carbon Fiber Frame System
Modular, Lightweight, and High-Strength Structural Solution
The Mission Darkness™ TactiFrame Carbon Fiber Frame System is an innovative and customizable structural framework designed to meet the demands of professional industries requiring lightweight, durable, and adaptable solutions. Whether you're constructing secure enclosures, Faraday tent frameworks, or modular structures for industrial and research applications, TactiFrame delivers unparalleled performance with its cutting-edge combination of premium carbon fiber poles and precision-engineered aluminum connectors.
Engineered for versatility, this system supports a wide range of builds and environments, offering the durability to withstand continuous use in demanding conditions. With the ability to purchase components individually, TactiFrame provides the flexibility to build a frame perfectly suited to your specific needs and size. Choose from carbon fiber poles in multiple lengths, modular aluminum connectors, and specialized saddle pieces, giving you the tools to design and construct any modular frame with ease. The lightweight design and modular assembly enables effortless transport, rapid deployment, and flexible configurations tailored to your project’s unique requirements.
Key Features of the TactiFrame System
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Customizable Design and Adaptable Configurations
- Design and build a lightweight, high-strength frame tailored to your exact needs with interchangeable carbon fiber poles and precision-engineered connectors
- Flexible to accommodate various dimensions, layouts, and project requirements
- Compatible with additional accessories for expanded functionality
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High-Strength Carbon Fiber Poles
- Premium carbon fiber poles deliver an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
- Provides robust structural support while remaining lightweight and portable
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Modular Aluminum Connectors
- Precision-engineered connectors ensure seamless assembly and reconfiguration
- Fully customizable layouts to meet specific structural or dimensional needs
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Lightweight and Portable
- Designed for easy transport and quick setup in field, lab, and industrial environments
- Ideal for temporary or permanent structures with minimal assembly time
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Versatile Applications
- Frameworks for Faraday tents, secure enclosures, and portable shelters
- Modular structures for industrial, research, or defense purposes
- Equipment mounting systems for both field and lab settings
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Durable and Long-Lasting
- Resistant to environmental factors, ensuring long-term reliability and performance
- Engineered for continuous use in extreme conditions
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Customizable Design and Adaptable Confiurations
- Flexible to accommodate various dimensions, layouts, and project requirements
- Compatible with additional accessories for expanded functionality
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Precision and Stability
- Provides structural integrity and alignment for sensitive equipment and high-precision builds
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Professional-Grade Construction
- Ideal for industries such as:
- RF shielding and signal isolation
- Aerospace and defense
- Advanced prototyping and research
- Commercial and recreational custom designs
- Ideal for industries such as:
How to Choose Your TactiFrame Components
Building with the TactiFrame Carbon Fiber Frame System is simple and flexible, but it starts with careful planning to ensure you select the right components for your design. Follow these steps to determine what you'll need for your project:
Step 1: Design Your Structure
Before purchasing components, decide on the size and shape of your structure. Start by sketching or mapping out your design to identify the number of poles, connectors, and additional pieces required.
Step 2: Select Your Pole Lengths
Choose the appropriate carbon fiber pole length based on the dimensions of your design. All poles have the same outside diameter of 1.57in (40mm). Each carbon fiber pole includes an aluminum center connector for folding in half, making storage and transport convenient. TactiFrame offers poles in three lengths:
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- 6ft carbon fiber poles: ideal for smaller structures or compact designs
- 8ft carbon fiber poles: a balanced option for mid-sized builds
- 10ft carbon fiber poles: perfect for larger frameworks or structures needing greater reach
Step 3: Calculate the Number of Poles and Connectors Needed
Use your design to determine how many poles and connectors you’ll require. For a basic cube structure, you’ll need:
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- 12x carbon fiber poles (one for each edge of the cube)
- 8x aluminum modular corner connectors (one for each corner of the cube)
After assembling the base structure, you can add onto it to create larger or more complex designs. The modular connectors and saddle pieces allow for seamless expansions, ensuring that the weight is evenly distributed and the structure remains stable and secure. Whether you’re adding supports or new sections, the TactiFrame system provides the flexibility and strength to support your evolving needs.
Step 4: Add Saddle Pieces (If Needed)
For structures that don’t require corner connectors in specific areas, include aluminum saddle pieces to connect poles directly. These are ideal for adding mid-frame support or extensions to your design.
Step 5: Customize Your Layout
With TactiFrame’s modular system, you can design unique structures beyond standard shapes. Experiment with layouts and configurations to build frames tailored to your specific application.
If you’re unsure how many components you’ll need or want advice on optimizing your design, reach out to our team for guidance. We’re here to help ensure you have everything you need to bring your structure to life.
Contact us if you require pole dimensions or components not listed in the drop-down menu; some customizations may be possible.
TactiFrame Component Details
Carbon Fiber Poles
The Carbon Fiber Poles are the ultimate solution for building lightweight, high-strength frameworks. Made from premium carbon fiber, these poles provide exceptional durability and structural integrity while remaining easy to transport and assemble. Whether for portable enclosures, modular structures, or custom applications, the Carbon Fiber Poles deliver unmatched performance in demanding environments. Each Carbon Fiber Pole comes equipped with an aluminum center connector and connector caps on both ends. The pole ends effortlessly hook into compatible corner connectors and the caps screw in place, securely covering the hook connection. The poles fold in half for easier transport and storage.
- Premium Carbon Fiber Construction
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Engineered for an industry-leading strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring reliable support without excess weight
- Lightweight design helps reduce shipping and storage costs for large projects
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- Exceptional Durability
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Resistant to corrosion, moisture, and environmental wear, ensuring long-lasting performance in any condition
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Versatile Applications
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Architectural and structural frameworks
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Recreational and outdoor gear
- Aerospace and fefense
- Scientific and industrial equipment
- Custom prototyping and design
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Aluminum Connector Caps Installed on Both Ends of the Pole
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Allows poles to effortlessly connect to threaded hook mounts on aluminum modular corner connectors
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Aluminum Center Connector Installed in the Middle of Pole
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Allows the poles to rapidly fold in half
- Increases pole stability
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Woven Carbon Fiber Specifications
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Weight (g/m3) = 200 + 0.5
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Thickness (mm) = 0.23 ± 0.01
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Fiber Count = 3000
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Fiber Diameter (μm) = 7
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Fiber Unit Weight (mg/m) = 200
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Tensile Strength (MPa) = 3450
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Young’s Modulus (GPa) = 230
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Elongation = 1.50%
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Density (g/cm3) = 1.80
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Pole Dimensions
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OD = 1.57in (40mm)
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Thickness = 0.08in (2mm)
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ID = 1.42in (36mm)
- Available in 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft lengths (contact us for custom lengths)
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Resin Specifications
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Fracture Elongation = 3%
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Tensile Strength = 71 MPa
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Bending Strength = 145 MPa
Aluminum Modular Corner Connectors
The Aluminum Modular Corner Connector is the essential connection hub for the TactiFrame Carbon Fiber Frame System. Precision-engineered from lightweight aluminum, this versatile cube-shaped component features interfaces on all six sides, allowing seamless attachment of carbon fiber poles to create robust and modular structural frameworks. The modular cube supports both simple and complex layout geometries, enabling creative solutions for various applications. It includes four threaded hook mounts that can screw in to any of the six cube sides, with the option to purchase additional threaded hook mounts if you want to increase connection points for complex structures. Designed for strength, adaptability, and ease of use, the Aluminum Modular Corner Connector is the cornerstone of any custom carbon fiber frame application.
- Six-Sided Connection Interface
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- Offers attachment points on all six cube faces for maximum versatility in frame configurations
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Includes four threaded hook mounts that attach to any side; purchase additional threaded hook mounts if more attachment points are needed
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Enables complex structures and multi-directional builds with ease
- Precision Engineering
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Includes four Threaded Hook Mounts that screw on to any side
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Ensures a perfect fit with carbon fiber poles and secure connections for stable, reliable frames
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Minimizes misalignment for precise and professional-grade builds
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- High-Strength Aluminum Construction
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Crafted from durable, lightweight aluminum for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance
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Supports high loads while maintaining portability
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Aluminnum Center Connector
The Aluminum Center Connectors are a key component of the TactiFrame Carbon Fiber Frame System, designed to link pairs of carbon fiber poles to form the sides of the frame. Precision-engineered from lightweight aluminum, these collapsible connectors make assembly and disassembly fast and efficient. By allowing the frame sides to fold, they enhance portability and reduce the storage and shipping footprint, making the system ideal for applications requiring frequent relocation or compact packaging. Each carbon fiber pole includes one aluminum center connector pre-installed in the middle. Purchase additional center connectors for extending poles, adding more folding points, or related projects.
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Collapsible Design
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Allows the connected frame sides to fold for easy transport and storage
- Quick-clasp mechanism simplifies the setup and takedown process; ideal for scenarios requiring rapid deployment and repeated use
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Reduces the overall size of the packed frame, optimizing shipping and handling logistics
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- Enhanced Structural Integrity
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Maintains robust connections between poles to ensure the frame remains secure and reliable under load
- Contributes to the overall strength and stability of the TactiFrame system
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Durable Aluminum Construction
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Crafted from high-strength aluminum for excellent durability and lightweight performance
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Resistant to wear, corrosion, and challenging environmental conditions
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Aluminum Saddle Piece
The TactiFrame Aluminum Saddle Piece is a versatile connector designed to attach multiple poles securely, providing additional structural support and stability to your modular frame. It allows for mid-frame connections without requiring a full corner joint, making it ideal for reinforcing large structures, adding attachment points, or expanding your design. Built for strength and flexibility, the saddle piece ensures your frame remains secure while maintaining a lightweight and modular setup.
- Versatile Mid-Frame Connector
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Easily attaches and detaches to poles without requiring a corner connection, allowing for expanded structural designs
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- Enhanced Stability and Support
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Reinforces frames by securely linking multiple poles, ensuring even weight distribution
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- Precision-Engineered Aluminum
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- Durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant for long-lasting performance in any environment
Examples of TactiFrame Structures
The Mission Darkness CYPHERCYLENT Faraday Tent pictured above (standard model) includes 12x carbon fiber poles with aluminum center connectors and 8x aluminum modular corner connectors. The TactiFrame provides the structure for the attached faraday tent, which can be rapidly deployed.
The images above showcase TactiFrame components (including custom length carbon fiber poles and aluminum modular corner connectors) assembled into sturdy support bases, engineered to handle heavy tabletops with exceptional strength and stability. Saddle pieces (like shown in the images below) can be used as a structural support as an alternative to corner connectors. With its modular design, the TactiFrame system offers endless possibilities, allowing you to create custom structures tailored to your unique needs.