History Of Flagpole
History Of Flagpoleby Hugh Tompson
Flagpoles are metal piping with thick enough walls (generally 1/4 inch thick or more) designed to withstand the wind load a flag exerts on the pole during high-wind weather conditions. Galvanized pipe is well-suited to such an application due to its resistance to the formation of rust, which could weaken the metal. Due to this resistance to rust, such pipe can be used as a permanent mast for flying a flag, where untreated steel pipe must be removed periodically and replaced with new pipe to replace a rusty, corroded section.
Flagpoles can be anywhere from a few feet to 100 feet in length. The actual pole is divided into sections for assembly, depending on the height. Flag poles between 30 and 35 feet can come in two sections whereas flag poles beyond 40 feet are made from three to five sections.This adds sturdiness and flexibility to a pole to keep it from collapsing during high winds. Flagpoles can be made of aluminum, steel, Plexiglass or fiberglass.
Selecting the right material for your flag pole largely depends on the wind speeds typical in your area and the purpose of the pole. Aluminum flagpoles are usually used for commercial displays while fiberglass poles are best for boats, homes and side-wall mounts. To fly flags on top of skyscrapers and other tall buildings, flagpoles are made of steel. Flagpole mounting is just as important as the construction of the pole. Flag poles are usually mounted inside a pole sleeve at a depth three times the diameter of the pole. The sleeve is surrounded by cement and sealed to prevent water damage and rust.
Flag poles with external raising assemblies work by using a system of halyards, ropes, and pulleys. The halyard, made of nylon or polyester, is rigged onto the pulleys, also known as the halyard truck assembly. The halyard also has two hooks affixed to it, one for each of the flag's grommets. The pole also has fixtures known as cleats to store excess rope on. For internal assemblies, the trucks are housed inside the pole. Instead of a halyard, the pole uses a cable assembly with counterweights and retainer rings on it.
Thread rope through the pulleys and tie a knot in the rope just above the lower pulley. Connect a flag clip to the rope at this knot, then measure the correct distance to the position of the other flag clip hole on the flag and install another into position on the rope (measure the distance of the holes in the flag itself for accurate positioning of the clips for your particular flag). Dig a square hole where the mast is to be set, 4 feet deep and 2 feet wide. Set 4 feet of the 5-foot end into the hole and have a partner assist by holding the pipe in place, as straight as possible.
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