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Flagpole Dictionary

Anodized Finish 
A colored finish achieved by immersing the material 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. Anodized finish can be attained in clear, black or various shades of bronze. See Powder Paint Finish as alternative.

Beaded Retainer Sling
Beaded Retainer Slings are used to secure the bottom of the flag to the flagpole in Internal Halyard Systems or on large, multi-grommet flags used with both Internal and External Halyard flagpoles.  

Butt (Base) Diameter
Diameter at base of pole.

Cam Cleat
Cam Cleats provide a self-locking, cam action mechanism to securely hold the rope inside Internal Halyard flagpoles.

Cleat 
An aluminum casting used on External Halyard flagpoles as an anchoring location for the Rope Halyard. Cleats can be attached to the flagpole, wall, or other desired location. The halyard is wrapped around the cleat to prevent the flag from moving up or down the pole. 

Cleat Cover 
Cleat Covers are heavy, cast aluminum boxes that provide tamper resistant security for External Halyard flagpoles. Options include both Cylinder Lock and Padlock designs. 

Collar (Flash Collar) 
An aluminum collar that is installed around the bottom of the flagpole. It provides the finishing touch to the installation while protecting the ground sleeve from the elements. Space between the collar and flagpole is sealed to keep water away from the base of the pole and anchorage system. 

Counterweight 
Counterweights, plastic coated weights incorporated into Internal Halyard systems, are required to assist in the lowering of flags and to ensure the flag hangs and flies properly. 

Double Revolving Truck 
An assembly that mounts to the top of the flagpole and has a pulley on either side. The assembly includes bearings that allow it to turn with the wind. Only available on external halyard flagpoles.  

External Halyard
A flagpole system utilizing flagpole trucks with exposed pulleys and rope halyard.

Finial
Ball, eagle or other assembly used to finish off the top of your flagpole.  Any pole topper.

Finish
The surface appearance or texture of the flagpole. Options include satin, anodized and thermoset powder paints finishes.  

Ground Sleeve
Ground Sleeves are designed for use in Ground Set flagpole installations. Options include PVC pipe or galvanized 16 gauge corrugated tube, centering wedges to assist in plumb installations, and steel base plate and 6” lightning spike. 

Ground Set Foundation
A support structure which includes an area of concrete with the ground sleeve properly set into it.  

Halyard Covers 
Halyard Covers are constructed of half radius aluminum pipe and are designed to be used with Cleat Covers to provide additional security on External Halyard flagpoles 

Internal Halyard 
A flagpole system enclosing either rope or wire halyard inside the flagpole behind the security of a lockable access door. 

Ornament (Finial) 
Ball, eagle or other assembly used to finish off the top of your flagpole.  

Single Revolving Truck 
Is an assembly that mounts to the top of the flagpole and has a pulley on one side. The assembly includes bearings that allow it to turn with the wind. Single revolving is the Industry Standard.

Snap Hook
A metal attachment hook used to attach flags to rope or wire halyards.

Snap Hook Assembly
This Assembly consists of 12” of 1/8” stainless steel wire cable, Stop Sleeves (attached to each end), a Wire Clamp and Chrome Plated Bronze Snap Hook. They are used to attach large, multi-grommeted flags or when flying multiple flags on Internal Wire Halyard flagpoles.

Snap Hook Cover
Neoprene covers surround the snap to lessen the noise made when the snap hook strikes the side of the pole when the wind blows.

Satin Finish
A natural, brushed aluminum finish achieved by a multi-pass, mechanical rotary sanding operation utilizing specially formulated abrasives.

Stationary Truck
A pulley assembly that mounts to the top of the flagpole with set screws. This system is more economical and requires less maintenance than revolving styles.

Truck
The flagpole Truck sits at the top of each flagpole, providing a pulley system for raising and lowering the flag.

Wall Thickness
Thickness of the aluminum tubing used. This varies based on wind requirements and pole size.

Winch 
Mechanism using gears and manual crank handles to provide a secure means of manually raising and lowering the flag in Internal Wire Cable Halyard flagpoles.




Important Details

  • Flagpole sizes are listed in feet above ground.  The finial, or pole topper, is usually not included in this height.  However, on poles listed as 25', the finial is included in the measurement.  This is due to shipping considerations.  In any case, you should consider the sizes listed as to be within about 8" either way of exact to be safe.
  • Consult the flagpole windspeed chart to determine if a particular pole is suitable for your location.  A flag on a pole acts like a sail on a sailboat and puts stress on the pole which can then bend or break.  Do not attempt to use a flagpole that is not rated for your location.
  • If the pole you require isn't offered, go to the Special Orders page and send us a message.  You can also call us at 724-651-9565.  Poles over 40' are not listed here because they involve additional shipping requirements, but we can certainly handle these items over the phone or at our "brick and mortar" store.  Additionally, if you require a special finish or paint on your item, simply shoot us a message or call.  We will get it done for you, no problem.
  • We are 100% confident in every item that we sell.  We pride ourselves in offering only good stuff.  You will not find any junk offered by us, we promise.  They're are a lot of items which we could offer that look great online but wouldn't hold up to the test of time in real world situations and therefore we will not sell them.  For instance, some other retailers offer cheaper priced poles with junk components such as nylon pulleys instead of aluminum or nylon flag snaps instead of brass or zinc.  This creates the illusion of a great deal but in reality it is a ripoff.  These products will not hold up.
  • All flags sold here are high quality flags.  All have embroidered (stitched) stars and sewn in stripes.  I will not sell cheap flags with printed or iron on stars and stripes.  
  • Folding the U.S. Flag:
    Fold the flag in half width-wise twice. To form the perfect triangle, begin folding at the striped end and work through until only the field of stars is exposed. Then, take the remaining fabric and fold down and tuck inside the triangle.
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