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Flagpole FAQ: Flagpole Glossary
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CLEAT | The device used to secure the halyard (rope) near the bottom of a flagpole, keeping the flag at the desired position on the pole. |
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EXTERNAL HALYARD | External halyard is the most common flagpole rope system. The halyard runs up and down the flagpole on the outside of the flagpole shaft. |
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FLASH COLLAR | Saucer-shaped piece at the base of most flagpoles. It serves to keep water out of the foundation area of the flagpole and gives the pole a finished look. |
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GROMMET | The brass rings on the hoist end of a flag (usually 2 per flag on common flag sizes). |
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GROUND SET | A style of flagpole that requires a portion of the pole shaft (usually 10% of the
exposed height) to be installed in the ground. These sets come with a sleeve / foundation tube that is set in the ground with concrete and will hold the flagpole shaft in place. |
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HALYARD | Usually rope or cord that is used to raise and lower a flag. |
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INTERNAL HALYARD | Internal halyard is a rope system where the halyard runs up inside the flagpole shaft and down on the outside of the flagpole shaft. Used most often to protect the flag and rope from theft and vandalism. |
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SNAP | The device used to attach a flag (with grommets) to the halyard. |
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TRUCK or TRUCK ASSEMBLY | The pulley mechanism at the top of a flagpole. Depending on the style of the truck, the top ornament will often screw into the top of the truck. |
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