Swivel Systems
Manufactured in Great Britain
WINDSOCK SWIVEL SYSTEMS
THE RIGHT SWIVEL SYSTEM FOR YOU
Our windsock swivel systems are designed and manufactured in the UK.Read on...
WINDSOCK SWIVEL SYSTEMS – BASIC MODELS
Throughout the world there are two main windsock swivel systems in use:
a) the swivel arm and b) the swivel frame.
Windsock Company offer a system for each of these types which are suitable for all basic non-illuminated windsock arrangements.
The swivel arm system will hold the windsock away from the mast (so it does not get snagged or damaged) which allows it to easily inflate and freely rotate around 360 degrees.
The swivel frame is a mounting system where the frame holds the windsock mouth open for easy inflation and also allows the windsock to freely rotate around 360 degrees.
WINDSOCK SWIVEL ARM
Our windsock swivel arm system comprises a mounting cup and bearing housing with an arm attached to it. The arm extends out and at its end is an eye or ring provided for the attachment of a swivel shackle or snap clip that is supplied and fitted to the end of the windsock harness.
For this type of swivel system you need to purchase a windsock that is fitted with a harness. The harness is an integral part of the windsock and is at one end attached to the windsock mouth ring and at the other terminates with a swivel shackle or snap clip which in turn attaches to the swivel arm.
This system is favoured in the UK for basic windsock set-ups but it is also used in other parts of the world. The simplicity of this system is ideal if the windsock does not require illuminating. Our sales staff will be able to advise if this is the best solution for your requirements.
WINDSOCK SWIVEL FRAME
Our windsock swivel frame system comprises a mounting cup and bearing housing with a single ring frame attached to it. The ring provides the mounting support for the windsock, allowing the windsock mouth to remain open so that it easily inflates.
For this type of swivel system you need to purchase a windsock that is fitted with a single band of eyelets around the mouth. The mouth of the windsock (the large end) pulls over the frame and is secured from falling off with simple to fit cable ties.
This type of system is used throughout the USA, the Middle East and many other parts of the world. The advantage of the frame system is that the windsock does not need a harness, it simply fits to the swivel frame with cable ties and makes the price of the windsock, a consumable, more cost effective.
Our sales staff will be able to advise if this is the best solution for your requirements.
Swivel Arm – External Fit
- For use with windsocks that are fitted with a harness
- Fabricated in 316 marine grade stainless steel this swivel unit can be used in inshore, coastal and offshore environments.
- Sealed for life stainless steel bearings
- Swivel head options for fitting onto (over) standard tube sizes of 48.3mm, 60.3mm or 88.9mm outside diameter
- Choice of two arm lengths to suit all windsock sizes
- Supplied with lateral bolt and levelling screws to secure swivel head to mast
Refer to our product data sheet here
- For use with windsocks that are fitted with a harness
- Fabricated in 316 marine grade stainless steel this swivel unit can be used in inshore, coastal and offshore environments.
- Swivel head options for fitting onto (over) standard tube sizes of 48.3mm, 60.3mm or 88.9mm outside diameter
- Choice of two arm lengths to suit all windsock sizes
- Sealed for life stainless steel bearings
- Supplied with lateral bolt and levelling screws to secure swivel head to mast
Refer to our product data sheet here
Swivel Arm – Internal Fit
- For use with windsocks that are fitted with a harness
- Suitable only for use onshore with normal, inland, weather conditions.
- Swivel head designed to only fit inside a standard tube size of 54mm inside diameter
- This arm system is designed to fit our standard 60mm outside diameter aluminium windsock mast system but can be used for any tube where the internal diameter accurately matches this swivel unit at 54mm i.d.
- Suitable for windsocks with a maximum mouth diameter of up to 24 inch (61cm) diameter.
- Sealed for life stainless steel bearings
- Steel bearing housing, with aluminium arm and turned mast insert with ‘O’ rings
- White powder paint finish
Refer to our product data sheet here
Swivel Frame – External Fit
CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
- For use with windsocks that are fitted with a single band of eyelets (i.e. windsocks without an integral ring and harness)
- Fabricated in 316 marine grade stainless steel this swivel unit can be used in inshore, coastal and offshore environments.
- Sealed for life stainless steel bearings
- Swivel head options for fitting onto (over) standard tube sizes of 48.3mm, 60.3mm or 88.9mm outside diameter
- Choice of five standard frame diameters to suit most common windsock sizes.
- Supplied with lateral bolt and levelling screws to secure swivel head to mast