In almost all schools and government offices, we can’t help but notice the flag pole. It has been the common object in buildings and campuses; but then let’s take a closer look at the indispensable flagpole.
Poles have been simply defined as the tool or device where the flag is being hung or placed. It is also known as staff and the vexillologists (i.e. people who collect and study flags) commonly use this term. On the sea, it is called a mast.
The pole or staff , which is made of concrete, is placed on a metal flat plate or wooden block which is known as the truck. It’s purp0se there is to prevent the pole from splitting. The ropes of the flags are then attached on the pulley or sheave. Finial is often mistakenly defined as similar to the pulley or sheave, but it is different since it is a cast ornament that can be usually seen at the top part of a pole. It is usually a common ball, either in a shape of cross, crown, spearhead or crescent.
Custom flags is being raised and lowered with the help of a halyard or commonly known as the rope. The flags have a rope that is being affixed on the flag; the flag will bend down on the halyard as well when in placed on the flag pole. For the flag to be attached on the halyard, the inglefield dips are needed, with an eye and double tapered gap, the beak part can be noticed and this has already been affixed into the bottom part of the halyard. The other tip is being affixed into the hoist line; the dips make the rapid hoisting easier to perform.
On the other hand, there are so many accessories and hardware required for the flag pole to stand safely and properly. For the pole to maintain its stability and durability, bear in mind to check on the equipment being used.