Windsock Poles & Frames

Rotor Arm Pivots (Frames)

For a smaller format Windsock (up to 2.4m in length) our Rotor Arm Pivot can be used.  This can be attached to virtually any pole, is simple to install, essentially maintenance-free and significantly cheaper that a fixed frame.

The Windsock is attached to the Rotor Arm Pivot using a Stainless Steel Bridle Harness - enabling very rapid Windsock changeover.  Simple, maintenance free, very cost effective solution that has been deployed for many years all across Australia and South East Asia. 

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Fixed Frames (Single & Dual) Frames

For specialist applications we have customised Stainless Steel Single and Dual Frames for Windsocks of all sizes.  These come with customised adaptors to suit a variety of poles from DN40 to DN80.

These assemblies are:

• manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel;
• machined stainless steel spindle, supported with 2 stainless steel bearings;
• Incredibly strong and long life;
• the whole frame is welded together during manufacture, without the need to bolt any sections together which can vibrate loose over time;
• stainless steel spindle is machined with a 1 inch BSP thread for ready mounting to an existing pole;
• custom DN50 to DN80 Adaptor for fitting to standard poles.  Custom size fittings can be fabricated;
• warranted at 5 years with a design life significantly longer with regular inspection.

Non-Illuminated Windsock Frames - CASA MOS 139

Designed to comply with CASA MOS 139 for Aerodromes for a 3650x900x225mm (length, mouth Ø, tail Ø) Windsock.  Refer to our blog for further details.  Assembly comprises:

• 900mm Ø Windsock frame, manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel;
• machined stainless steel spindle, supported with 2 stainless steel bearings;
• Incredibly strong and long life;
• the whole frame is welded together during manufacture, without the need to bolt any sections together which can vibrate loose over time;
• stainless steel spindle is machined with a 1 inch BSP thread for ready mounting to an existing pole;
• custom DN50 to DN80 Adaptors for fitting to standard poles are available.  Custom fittings can also be provided;
• warranted at 5 years with a design life significantly longer with regular inspection.

Swivelling / Hinging Poles

To reduce the Health & Safety impact and cost of Working at Height issues, we often use poles that either swivel or hinge.  These assemblies typically comprise:

• a 3m - 6m base mounted swiveling pole, which swivels ~ 1m above the ground eliminating working from height issues;
• various structure mounted swivelling poles are also available;
• pole bottom section DN65, top section DN50 to which we fit our Rotor Arm Pivot or DN50 Adaptor (for a 900mm Ø Stainless Steel Frame);
• pole can be mounted to existing concrete blocks/ pad or secured via footings, cage bolts etc;
• extremely robust.  Safe and easy to operate.

Structure Mounted Swivelling Poles

Designed for locations where there is a need for an extremely robust Windsock Assembly - Safe & Easy to operate. Ideal for mounting to existing structures: roofs, walls, existing railing etc.

These assemblies typically comprise:

• Windsock typically 900mm to 1500mm in length;
• utilises existing structure to provide elevation for the Windsock assembly;
• Base section of Swivelpole allows pivoting of pole near top of structure which minimises working at heights issues;
• supplied with universal brackets suitable for railings, walls, I Beams etc;
• typical height of swivelling pole is 3 metres - smaller 2.4 meter poles can be supplied if required for the application (in which case a smaller 900mm length Windsock would be used

Mid Hinging Galvanised Poles

Where a heavy duty pole solution is required for either a larger IWDI or in higher Wind Regions, we use a HD Galvanised Steel Pole.  Typically, these comprise:

• 4m-12m Heavy Duty (or medium duty) mid hinging galvanised pole;
• footings and cage bolts to suit and designed for the relevant Wind Region.  Alternatively these poles can be fixed to a pre-cast concrete block;
• these are then fitted with various adaptors to suit: our Rotor Arm Pivots, 900mm SS Windsock Frame or full 900mm SS Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator;
• the pole is counterweighted at the bottom to balance the top load making it very easy to raise and lower the pole;
• heavy duty.  Safe and easy to operate.

Mobile Assemblies

Where a mobile assembly is required, we use a special weighted Roto Mould base and mid hinging aluminium pole. 

Typically, these comprise:

• a 900mm to 1800mm length Windsock;
• rated for Wind Regions A to D;
• base is weighted with water (Wind Regions A, B) and with water/ gravel (Wind Regions C, D)
• base is able to be moved with a forklift or, if emptied, by hand;
• heavy duty, safe and easy to operate;
• elegant solution and more versatile than a concrete pad for this assembly. 

Illuminated Wind Direction Indicators (IWDI) – Hospitals, Emergency Evacuation, Aerodromes - CASA MOS 139

Our IWDI’s are designed for 24 hour operation and provide illumination for fixed and rotary wing aircraft to land and take off at aerodromes, mine sites, hospitals and similar.

Windsocks Australia’s Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (IWDI) FR-02 and FR-03 Windsock Dual Frames have been custom designed and developed to be a very robust, ‘fit for purpose’ solution for Australian needs:

• The IWDI is available in a 450mm or 600mm diameter for HLS Installations (generally a Windsock of 1800mm - 2400mm in length) and a 900mm diameter for Aerodromes (which under CASA specifications will be 3650mm in length);
• The IWDI is manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with stainless steel bearings and a cross arm structure for mounting the lights;
• Illumination is provided by 4 high-intensity LEDs.  Again, designed around CASA specifications;
• A CASA-compliant dual beacon (sometimes a single beacon) is mounted to the top of the pole to mark the pole for aircraft navigation purposes;
• The IWDI is mounted to a Heavy Duty Mid-Hinged Galvanised Steel Pole, using a customised mounting bracket. Typically the height of the pole will be 6m;
• It is also possible to mount our smaller 450mm IWDI on a lower swiveling pole which is suitable for retro-fitting existing installations.

The Windsock, IWDI and Illumination is counterbalanced enabling the Windsock to be maintained safely and effectively using the pole’s simple mechanical lowering device, which can be operated by one or two people.

All components are fully engineered and manufactured in Australia in accordance with Australian Standards.

Solar Powered Illuminated Windsock Assemblies

Designed for locations where there is a need for an extremely robust Illuminated Windsock Assembly without 240V power supply.

Solar Powered LED Windsock Floodlights, 10 watts, 1000 lumens, 9 hours charging time, light and motion activated, IP65, designed to illuminate all night c/w pole mounting bracket.

Extremely robust, easy to install and operate.  Brackets available for a variety of poles.