Take your flag to new heights with our easy to
use telescoping flag pole.
These telescoping flag poles are virtually indestructible. Made to
exacting specifications, they will never let you down . These flag poles
have two great benefits over previously designs in the telescoping flagpole
industry.
The first is the “Easy-Lock”
system, which uses an upper and lower sleeve system. As you raise the lower
section the lower sleeve automatically indexes into the upper sleeve, no matter
the position of the pole. This is the simplest system on the market with only
two parts per section and no spring loaded button to line up or snap in place.
The second major improvement is the patent pending “Spring-Assist”
available on the Estate and Commercial models. The “Spring-Assist”
system reduces the weight needed to raise the pole. When you release a section
from the lock position the spring will lift that section halfway and then assist
it to the full extension and lock into place.
In the design of flagpoles bigger is better,
this line of telescoping flag pole uses larger tubing diameter along with 6000
series aluminum with a T6 temper. This makes our pole 30% stronger than other 20
foot telescoping flagpoles
What is a telescoping flag pole? Telescoping
flagpoles are made from different diameter tubes that slip inside each other.
Each section is raised and locked into place, starting with the smallest
section. Due to the tapered effect, telescoping flagpoles maintain their
strength to height ratios. Telescoping flagpoles do not have ropes to tangle and
wear or hardware to constantly clang in windy conditions. Telescoping flagpoles
are manufactured in heights from 16 ft. to 20 ft. In heights over 20ft, the pole
can become very heavy to lift, therefore to save your back, look for a pole with
spring assist. Prices range from $150.00 to $750.00. These poles are
manufactured out of aluminum and have an anodized finish. The life expectancy of
the telescoping flagpole is 10 to 30 years with minimal maintenance.
What materials to look for when purchasing a flag pole? The best
all around material for a flagpole is aluminum. Look for aircraft grade (6000
series) aluminum with T6 temper. The best overall finish is hard anodized or
architectural grade anodized finish as it is the most resistant to wear and
scratches.
When purchasing a telescoping flag pole what should you look for?
Strength of a flagpole is mainly determined by the diameter of the tube used.
When comparing flagpoles of the same height look for the largest diameter tubing
in each section as this will provide the strongest flagpole. Wall thickness has
some benefit to strength but not nearly as much as the diameter size.
Locking systems on telescoping flag poles? Locking systems will
vary among different manufacturers since most manufacturers have a patent on
their processes. Look for a system that is self-indexing and self-locking. That
means when each section is raised it is automatically guided into the locking
position. The locking system should be a positive locking system and not a
friction or expansion based. Look for a system with minimal moving parts for
reduced failure.
What are spring assisted telescoping flag
poles? Verify that the manufacturer offers a spring assist system. On
smaller flagpoles the spring assist system is great because minimal strength is
required. For flagpoles that are over 20 ft. the spring assist is beneficial
because the pole weight can vary from 12lbs. to 20lbs.
Each flag pole is made with 16.065 gauge annodized alum.
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