Flagpole Glossary
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An alphabetical list of terms commonly used for outdoor flagpoles.
Anodized Finish: A finish achieved by immersing the flagpole into an acid solution and passing a direct current through the material in such a manner as to form a durable oxide film on the surface of the flagpole shaft. The purpose is to increase resistance to corrosion and abrasion. This process may result in color variations where there are chemical or physical differences on the flagpole shaft or between parts of the flagpole castings. An anodized finish can be attained in clear, black or various shades of bronze. Standard finishes may be found in our Flagpole Finishes Chart.
Butt Diameter: The base diameter of the flagpole.
Bronze Finish: A color which can be achieved through powder coating or anodizing. Standard Bronze Finished are 311, 312, or 313. See Flagpole Finishes.
Cable Assembly: The rope system for Deluxe Internal Halyard flagpoles. Constructed of 1/8" and/or 3/16" stainless steel aircraft cable incorporating a stainless steel swivel to minimize the effect of unraveling due to the rotation of the truck assembly. These standard cable assemblies are designed for flagpoles with a winch installed at 5' above grade. See Cable Assemblies
Cam Action Cleat: Internal locking system at the bottom of the flagpole which holds the halyard (or rope) in place. The cam action cleat is secured onto a 1 1/2" x 3 3/8" aluminum block with two #10-32NC stainless steel pan head screws. Recommended maximum rope diameter is 5/16". See Cam Action Cleats
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Flagpole Parts Glossary
This entry was posted by Brent Alexander in Flag Glossaries on March 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM. It has received 262 views and 1 Comments. Print this entry.
An alphabetical list of terms commonly used for flagpole hardware, parts and accessories
Cable Assembly: The rope system for Deluxe Internal Halyard flagpoles. Constructed of 1/8" and/or 3/16" stainless steel aircraft cable incorporating a stainless steel swivel to minimize the effect of unraveling due to the rotation of the truck assembly. These standard cable assemblies are designed for flagpoles with a winch installed at 5' above grade.
Cam Action Cleat: Internal locking system at the bottom of the flagpole which holds the halyard (or rope) in place. The cam action cleat is secured onto a 1 1/2" x 3 3/8" aluminum block with two #10-32NC stainless steel pan head screws. Recommended maximum rope diameter is 5/16".
Cleat: An item that attaches to the flagpole shaft, wall, or at some other desired position. The halyard (or rope) is wrapped around the cleat to prevent the flag and/or halyard from moving up/down the pole.
Cleat Cover Box: Optional security feature for external poles which affixes to the flagpole over the cleat and halyard (or rope). Cleat Cover Boxes can have either a cylinder lock or padlock.
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Indoor & Parade Accessories Glossary
This entry was posted by Brent Alexander in Flag Glossaries on March 13, 2012 at 3:32 PM. It has received 272 views and 0 Comments. Print this entry.
An alphabetical list of terms commonly used for indoor & parade accessories.
Ornament (Finial): Ball, eagle or other decorative assembly placed on the top of the flagpole. Ornaments are threaded a standard size suitable for a truck top. It is typical for the ball diameter to match the butt diameter, or diameter of the base of the flagpole.
Ferrule/Ornament Adapter: Cap style adapter which slips over the top of the pole and is typically secured with a set screw. The top is threaded for the finial or ornament.
Flag Ring: Holds indoor and parade flags in place on a pole. Rings can be made of plastic and aluminum poles. Ring slides on the pole and is secured with a set screw. The leather tab on the sleeve of the indoor flag hooks onto the set screw.
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