When determining what type of flagpole to purchase, understanding your choices comes in handy to make this important decision. An internal halyard flagpole has the rope concealed inside the flagpole that is accessed with a lockable access door. An external halyard flagpole, the rope is on the outside of the flagpole. But, we are talking about the essential parts of an internal halyard flagpole, what are those?
Cable Based Internal Halyard Flagpoles
Winch
The Flagpole Winch provides a secure means of manually raising and lowering the flag. Manufactured from stainless steel, this style of gearless winch was designed specifically for the flagpole industry. Efficient gear ratios provide a smooth, easy method for raising, lowering, and stopping the flag at any height. The brake mechanism utilizes large bronze brake shoes, which automatically engage when the handle stops rotating and is removed.
Cable
The cable is threaded onto the winch and up the flagpole, through the top to the outside of the flagpole.
Flag Arranger
The flag arranger is the component that attaches the flag to the cable. The length of the flag arranger must be the same size as the height of the flag flying. The flag arranger attaches to the cable at the top of the flagpole.
Retainer Ring
A retainer ring attaches to the bottom of a flag arranger and is wrapped around the flagpole to keep the cable (and flag) from flying off flagpole. Retainer rings come in various sizes and should be at least as large as the diameter of the bottom of the flagpole base.
Weight
A weight is necessary on internal halyard flagpoles to keep the flag taut. The weight is attached where the retainer ring and flag arranger meet using a quick link or carabiner.
Snap Hooks
Snap hooks are attached to the flag arranger to clip the flag onto the flagpole. We recommend vinyl snap hook covers to protect the snap hook and reduce noise.
Winch Handle
The winch handle is necessary to lower and raise the flag. Place the end of the winch handle into the winch and crank the handle.
Rope Based Internal Halyard Flagpoles
Cam Cleat
Cam Cleats are used in Internal Rope Halyard Systems, securely holding the halyard behind a heavy-duty cam action cleat. This cleat is secured inside the flagpole behind a locked access door.
Rope
Rope is threaded through the cam cleat up to the top of the flagpole and outside the top. Maximum Rope diameter is 5/16″
Retainer Ring
A retainer ring attaches to the bottom of the rope and is wrapped around the flagpole to keep the rope (and flag) from flying off the flagpole. Retainer rings come in various sizes and should be at least as large as the diameter of the bottom of the flagpole base.
Weight
A weight is necessary on internal halyard flagpoles to keep the flag taut. The weight is attached where the retainer ring and rope meet using a quick link or carabiner.
Snap Hooks
Snap hooks are attached to the rope to clip the flag onto the flagpole. We recommend vinyl snap hook covers to protect the snap hook and reduce noise.
