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DESIGN AND BEAUTY
All of our flagpoles are molded in
one piece, using the beautiful Greek Entasis taper design - the
classical shape of a candle.
MAINTENANCE FREE
Our fiberglass flagpoles will not
pit, corrode or rust. This is extremely important near salt
water or in rugged weather conditions. Unlike wood that can rot.
or aluminum that discolors and pits, our flagpoles have an
ultra-hard gel-coat finish that is impervious to all weather
conditions.
SAFETY
Fiberglass will NOT conduct
electricity like ALUMINUM. No ground wires. NO LIGHTNING WORRY.
Easy Installation!
COLORS
Our standard flagpole has a
brilliant white, pre-cast gel-coat finish. Other colors are
available on special request. All poles have the same dura-hard,
fade-free, weather resistant finish.
REVOLVING TRUCK
All poles come with a special
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Innovation & Technology
These are the two best words that
describe the results of A F Products entry into the flagpole
market.Flagpoles have come a long way since the axe man returned from the forest with a 20' cedar on which to hang the family crest. Now the modern fiberglass pole is being transformed and refined into a state of the art product by A F Products, Inc. The pulleys that were once standard equipment on all flagpoles have been eliminated entirely. No need to worry about pulleys jamming or breaking. They have been replaced by machined and highly polished aluminum races that are set into a high-density polymer truck assembly. Best of all, this entire truck assembly revolves 360 degrees for unobstructed flag flying during the most changeable of breezes. Flags are no longer hung up on the wrong side of the pole, and whether the wind is coming from the east or the west the truck assembly will swing to let the flag fly perfectly. Above the truck assembly is no ordinary finial. The painted or anodized metal ball has been rethought, resized, and replaced. No longer does the flagpole owner need to worry about the ball fading, flaking or pitting next to the blue sky. Instead, he can look up and always see a highly reflective, dazzling gold finial. The secret is in a high-tech process known as electrostatic plating. Gold paint is electro statically adhered to the inside of a clear high density Plexiglas finial and because it is on the inside, this finish is not exposed to rain and other weathering elements. A simple, but high-tech and carefully thought out solution to an old problem. Next, how do you trim the weight of a 20 to 40 ft flagpole, making them more manageable and easier to install, but still maintain high strength? How do you cut down on an overly large base diameter that makes the flagpole look ponderous and stout? To answer these questions we have to understand that Atlantic Fiberglass flagpoles are made by using an innovative high strength method. Inside a steel clamshell mold, seven layers of reinforced fiberglass roving, mixed with a polyester resin is aligned in a vertical plane for maximum strength and placed on a thick layer of gel coat. An inflatable bladder is layed the length of the mold. The mold is closed, the bladder inflated and the resulting pole is created by subtle inside pressure and slow curing during an exothermic chemical reaction. The result, a lighter weight, stronger, more slender and graceful flagpole on the market today. So strong in fact, that tensile strength is 50,000 pounds per square inch. Each pole is rated to withstand wind speeds of 120 mph. These are only the major innovations. The predrilled and stainless steel inserts for the cleat bolts, the optional internal halyard winch, and the optional hinge base are the frosting on the cake. |
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Production Process
To understand our manufacturing
process, envision a metal tube or pipe cut in half length-wise
and then hinged back together. This is the steel mold. Instead
of wrapping the fiberglass around a mandrel like other
manufacturers and waiting for it to dry, we wrap the fiberglass
and polyester around a rubber inflatable bladder and then place
it inside the steel mold which is coated internally with
gel-coat.The bladder is then inflated to high pressure inside the mold. All the air and excess material is forced to the outside and exits through this vent line. This creates the small mold mark you will see. Curing is continued at full pressure and the resulting flagpole is stronger, denser, lighter and longer lasting.
Factors to Consider When
Choosing Your Flagpole Supplier
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10 Years Limited Warranty
Atlantic Fiberglass Products, Inc.
warrants that its fiberglass flagpoles will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship, under normal use, proper
installation, and responsible care for a period of ten years
from date of first shipment to the original owner.Anchor Flag, Inc. further warrants that during use by the original owner after proper installation and responsible use, all residential and commercial flagpole shafts will withstand wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour, unflagged. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. The exclusive remedy of the Buyer in the event that any of the goods do not conform in accordance with the above warranty, shall be limited to replacement or repair of the item or parts claimed to be defective. All goods claimed to be defective must be shipped to Anchor Flag, Inc. Such goods will be returned, repaired or replaced within a reasonable time period and this shall constitute a complete discharge of the seller of any and all liabilities or damage for such goods. Anchor Flag, Inc. shall not be responsible for removal, installation, shipping costs, or any incidental or consequential costs. Anchor Flag, Inc. acceptance of the goods, so shipped, shall not be deemed an admission the goods are defective. In the event that any of the goods are found to be defective, in addition to waiving its rights to consequential or incidental damages, the Buyer expressly waives all rights to any and all damages, what so ever. |
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Shafts are warranted for 10 years. Must be rated for wind location, and are not guaranteed against failure due to wind velocities in excess of ratings for pole. See wind chart and ratings for your area. Choose a pole that conforms to your area.
You Are responsible for removing your flags during high wind conditions. Poles Highest ratings are with out flag.
| HEIGHT | DIAMETER | WALL THICK NESS |
LENGTH | # OF SEC- TIONS |
UNFLAGGED WIND SPEED |
FLAGGED WIND SPEED | ||||||
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| EXP | LOA | BUTT | TOP | TAPRD | STGHT | CONSTANT | W/GUST FACTOR | FLAG SIZE | CONSTANT | W/GUST FACTOR | ||
| 20' | 23'0'' | 5.0'' | 3.0'' | .188'' | 11'0'' | 12' 0'' | 1 | 241 | 313 | 4'x6' | 120 | 156 |
| 25' | 28'0'' | 5.5'' | 3.5'' | .188'' | 11'0'' | 17' 0'' | 1 | 192 | 249 | 4'x6' | 120 | 156 |
| 30' | 33'0'' | 6.0'' | 3.5'' | .188'' | 17'3'' | 15' 9'' | 1 or 2 | 170 | 221 | 5'x8' | 100 | 130 |
| 35' | 38'6'' | 7.0'' | 3.5'' | .188'' | 20'0'' | 18' 6'' | 1 or 2 | 154 | 200 | 5'x8' | 100 | 130 |
| 40' | 44'0'' | 8.0'' | 3.5'' | .188'' | 29'1'' | 14'11'' | 2 | 150 | 195 | 6'x10' | 100 | 130 |
| 45' | 49'6'' | 8.0'' | 3.5'' | .188'' | 32'8'' | 16'10'' | 2 | 122 | 158 | 6'x10' | 80 | 104 |
| 50' | 55'0'' | 10.0'' | 4.0'' | .188'' | 37'2'' | 17'10'' | 3 | 141 | 183 | 8'x12' | 100 | 130 |
| 60' | 66'0'' | 12.0'' | 4.4'' | .250'' | 60'0'' | 6' 0'' | 3 | 155 | 201 | 10'x15' | 100 | 130 |
| 70' | 77'0'' | 12.0'' | 3.6'' | .250'' | 66'6'' | 10' 6'' | 3 | 124 | 161 | 12'x18' | 90 | 117 |
| 80' | 88'0'' | 12.0'' | 4.0'' | .375'' | 77'6'' | 10' 6'' | 3 | 131 | 170 | 15'x25' | 90 | 117 |