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The following page includes definitions and information pertaining to our flagpoles. Please use this as a guide to the terminology used in this website. Specific components may vary by flagpole; therefore, review the components described for each pole. If you have any questions about flags or flagpoles, our flagpole experts are available Monday thru Friday, 9am to 6pm central time. We look forward to hearing from you!

Technical Descriptions


Ball
Gold anodized spun aluminum ball finial. Used as an ornamental piece. fits into the flagpole truck. (2 inch flagpole balls shown)

Truck
Cast aluminum pulley system for the top of the flagpole. Available in both stationary and rotating models.

Halyard
Quite simply flagpole rope. Braided nylon rope used to hoist the flag up and down the flagpole.

Cleat
Used to tie off halyard so the flag will stay in place.

Flash Collar
Aluminum collar to cover the ground sleeve and to decorate the flagpole.

Ground Sleeve
Corrugated ground sleeve acts as both a housing for the flagpole and grounding rod in the event of lightning. PVC (alternative) is standard on some poles
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