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- External Halyard Systems
- Internal Halyard Systems (Cam Cleat & Winch)
- Flagpole Shaft Descriptions
- Wind Zone Map
External Halyard Systems
External Halyard Flagpoles expose the rope halyard on the outside of the flagpole shaft.
External Halyard Systems utilize flagpole trucks with an exposed pulley, rope halyard and cleat. If budget is a concern, External Halyard Flagpoles are the most affordable type of flagpole. External Halyard Flagpoles range in height from 20 ft to 80 ft.
External Trucks
An External Truck sits at the top of an External Halyard Flagpole, providing a pulley system for rope halyard.
Options include include stationary trucks, which are fixed and will not rotate, and revolving trucks, which rotate with the wind. A double revolving truck is also available and includes an extra cleat and double halyard assembly.
External Single Revolving
Spindle Design
Spindle Design Trucks incorporate a threaded spindle which is installed into a female fitting welded into the top of the flagpole.
Revolving Trucks rotate the flag with the wind.
External Double Revolving
Spindle Design
External Stationary
Cap Design
Cap Design Trucks install over the top of the flagpole and are attached with anchoring set screws or bolts.
Stationary Trucks are fixed and will not rotate.
Internal Halyard Systems
Internal Halyard Flagpoles keep the rope or wire halyard inside the flagpole shaft and have a more steamlined appearance.
Cam Cleat Systems use rope halyard secured in place by a heavy-duty cam action cleat. Cam Cleat Flagpoles require additional components compared to External Halyard Flagpoles including an access door, cam cleat, retainer ring, counterweight, and internal halyard truck. Cam Cleat Flagpoles range from 20 ft to 40 ft.
Winch Systems use wire halyard (i.e. stainless steel cable) with a gearless winch and winch handle to raise and lower the flag. Their components include a winch, winch handle, retainer ring, counterweight, internal flagpole truck, and flag arrangement. Winch Flagpoles range from 20 ft to 100 ft.
Internal Trucks
An Internal Truck sits at the top of an Internal Halyard Flagpole, providing an enclosed pulley system for rope or wire halyard.
Options include stationary trucks, which are fixed and will not rotate, and revolving trucks, which rotate with the wind.
Internal Revolving
Spindle Design
Spindle Design Trucks incorporate a threaded spindle which is installed into a female fitting welded into the top of the flagpole.
Revolving Trucks rotate the flag with the wind.
Internal Single Stationary
Cap Design
Cap Design Trucks install over the top of the flagpole and are attached with anchoring set screws or bolts.
Stationary Trucks are fixed and will not rotate.
Flagpole Shaft Descriptions
Mounting Height
The exposed height in feet above grade and is measured to the top of the of the flagpole shaft. *When truck and ornaments are added, overall height can be greater by 1'-2', which can be relevant in areas with height ordinances. Upon request and at no additional charge, Mounting Heights can be shortened to achieve the desired overall height.
25' Mounting Height Exception
Flagpoles offered in 25' mounting heights are manufactured in a single piece with an overall length of 26'-6". Below grade, 2'-6" will be inserted into the ground sleeve. When the truck and finial are attached, the nominal height of the completed flagpole will be 25'. This industry accepted standard allows shipping in a pup trailer at a significant freight savings. Full 27'-6" shafts are available upon request.
Butt Diameter
The diameter in inches at the base of the shaft.
Top Diameter
The diameter in inches at the very top of the shaft.
Wall Thickness
The thickness of the shaft in inches, varying from .125" to .500".
Single & Multi-Piece Shafts
Flagpoles are available in both single and multi-piece designs. Flagpoles 45' and larger will contain multiple piece shafts based on Mounting Height. Sections can be easily field assembled without any loss of structural integrity, leaving only a hairline joint to indicate that the shaft is not a single piece flagpole.
Wind Zone Map
When looking to buy a residential or commerical flagpole, it is important to choose a flagpole that will meet or exceed the maximum wind speed for the area.
The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers' (NAAMM) Guide Specifications For Design Of Metal Flagpoles (ANSI/NAAMM FP 1001-07) have determined the maximum wind speed for flagpoles flying a nylon flag and unflagged flagpoles using ground set installations. Once you have determined your Wind Zone, choose a flagpole will meet or exceed the maximum wind speed for your area for both nylon flagged and unflagged.
ANSI/NAAMM FP1001-07 publishes a map from the ASCE/SEI 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures showing values representing nominal 3-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour at 33 feet above ground level. A reproduction of this map is provided and should be used to specify the proper flagpole for your application. Please note that Special Wind Zone Areas, including but not limited to mountainous terrain, gorges, and ocean promontories, should be examined for unusual wind conditions.
Safety Note:
The specification and installation of a flagpole with wind speed ratings that do not meet the maximum wind speed for the project location, or flagpoles flying flags and banners that exceed the NAAMM recommended flag size, can result in personal injury and/or property damage. Flags should always be removed from the flagpole during severe weather events.
ATC Hazard Website
To look up your Wind Zone by address, visit the ATC Hazard Website website. We recommend using the ASCE 7-05 Wind Speed at the bottom as it is the measurement used by NAAMM.