2005 Product List 

A Complete Line of Windsock Tower Assemblies and Accessories

 Specialized towers available upon request.

Windsock Tower Assemblies

Components

 

Stationary Lighted Unit

(Refer to drawing WC-81-16)

Part #

Description

 

Lighted 17’-0” Aluminum Stationary Pole Type “A” Swivel, Lampholder, and Structural “C” Condulet

12-0

with windcone   18” Dia.

12-1

with windcone   24” Dia.

12-2

with windcone   36” Dia.

* Fabric windsock and anchor bolt sets extra.

 

Basic Lighted Unit with Tilt Pole

(Refer to drawings WC-81-13 and WC-81-10)

This is our most popular unit. It is specified by Transport Canada and tested to a wind factor of 100 mph.

Manufactured from heavy gauge sched 80 aluminum, flanged base, plug-welded where required for strength. Galvanized anchor bolts are placed on 10” centers. A stationary pivot pin and a sand filled counter-weight tank easily allow one person to lower the top section for servicing lamps and windsocks.

Weight: 140 lbs. (20 cu. ft.). Height: 20’x3”. Shipped in 3 pieces.

 

Part #

Description

 

18’-9” aluminum counter-weighted drop-pole                                              Type “A” Swivel, Lampholder, and Structural “C” Condulet On/off switch in enclosure

12-4

with windcone   18” Dia.

12-5

with windcone   24” Dia.

12-6

with windcone   36” Dia.

*Fabric windsock and anchor bolts extra. Extra options available for this unit.


Constant Brightness Lighted Unit with Tilt Pole

(Refer to drawings WC-81-12 Rev. 2 and WC-81-10)

Provides maintained voltage for constant brightness as required in locations that have series lighting. This is the Basic Unit described above, fitted with a Constant Voltage Transformer made for windcones.

Weight: 180 lbs. (22.5 cu. ft.)  Shipped in 4 pieces

 

Part #

Description

12-7

As per Basic Lighted Unit above (12-6) with 36” Dia. windcone and Converter-Transformer

*Fabric windsock and anchor bolts extra. Extra electrical options limited with this unit. Optional Constant Brightness 6.6 amp 100 w Halogen PK30 system available

 

Wall-Mounted Lighted Unit

Part #

Description

 

14’-6” pole with brackets                

Type “A” Swivel, Electric Fittings and Hardware

19-1

with windcone 18” Dia.

19-2

with windcone 24” Dia

 

Stationary Non-lighted Unit

(Refer to drawing WC-64-13)

 

Part #

Description

  

17’-0” aluminum pole in two sections with heavy flange base Type “B” swivel

11-0

with windcone 18” Dia

11-1

with windcone 24” Dia

11-2

with windcone 36” Dia

* Fabric windsocks and anchor bolts not included.

 

Tilt-Pole Non-lighted Unit

(Refer to drawing WC-81-13 Rev. 9)

Part #

Description

 

18’-9” counter-weighted aluminum drop-pole                                              Type “B” swivel

11-4

with windcone 18” Dia

11-5

with windcone 24” Dia

11-6

with windcone 36” Dia

* Fabric windsocks and anchor bolts not included

 

COMPONENTS

Aluminum Poles (masts)

Part #

Description

13-1

Stationary Aluminum Pole 17’-0”       Two sections with heavy flange base, gussetted for strength

13-3

Counter-weighted Aluminum Pole 18’- 9” Heavy gauge sched. 80 aluminum plug-welded, reinforced for strength with tank section to hold sand

13-4

Wall-Mounted Mast 14’-6”               with brackets, electrical fittings and hardware

 

Swivels

(Refer to drawings WC-65-3 and WC-85-13) US Patent # 6,186,796 Canada Patent # 2,255,430

Our swivel is the special feature of all our assemblies. Many have been in constant use for over 30 years. The housings are high tensile aluminum, shafts are cadnium plated steel. Sealed ball bearings are incorporated to facilitate rotation. The Type “A” swivel with Par 38 Lampholder weighs 13 lbs. and is available with dual lamp options.

 

Part #

Description

14-0

Type “B” Swivel non-lighted

14-1

Type “A” Swivel without lampholder

14-2

Type “A” Lighted Swivel with par 38 Lampholder

14-3

Type “A” Lighted Swivel with par 56 Lampholder

14-4

Type “AA” Lighted Swivel Heavy Duty   for extra strength and electrical capacity

14-5

Lighted Swivel with 70w High Pressure Sodium Lamp energy efficient, long life

14-6

12” Swivel and frame assembly. Ref to dwg. WC-98-12

*Not including lamp - Par 38 150W Flood.

 

Windcone Frames

(Refer to drawing WC-81-10 Rev. 1)

Windcones are tig welded from aluminum tubing. The cone holds the windsock in an open position and bolts directly onto our Type “A” or Type “B” swivels. Shipped pre-assembled, including clevis section and stainless steel bolts.

 

Part #

Description

15-1

Windcone 18” Dia. x 30” length

15-2

Windcone 24” Dia. x 30” length

15-3

Windcone 36” Dia. x 30” length

 

Fabric Windsocks

We stock three sizes of windsocks in two styles. All windsocks are constructed with 4.5oz/sq.yd polyurethane coated nylon, reinforced at the mouth with double thickness of PVC coated nylon, and triple stitched to Canadian Government Approved Standards. Lace (cord) or Tyraps included.

Lace-on Style:  Grommets reinforce the leading perimeter for lacing. For use with         P. Wedge Windcone Frames.

Steel Ring Style: Special Order only.

Colours: International Orange/White, Solid Orange, Solid Yellow

Part #

Description

16-1

18” Dia. x   8’ length lace-on style

16-3

24” Dia. x   8’ length lace-on style

16-5

36” Dia. x 12’ length lace-on style

 

Anchor Bolts for Poles

Part #

Description

17-1

Set of (4) ¾”x14” galvanized steel bolts, washers, nuts

 

Type “C” Condulet Fitting

Constructed with 6061-T6 high strength cast aluminum. Cross section is robust in order to withstand severe bending stresses. It is recommended in the case of a slide fit to use anaerobic resin cement as well as bolting. Bottom opening slide fits over 2” O.D. pipe or into 3” I.D. pipe.

 

Part #

Description

17-2

Type “C” condulet pipe connection to accept our windcone swivel Type “A” or Type “B”

 

Extension Fitting (for Double Obstruction Marker)

This fitting allows the mounting of the double obstruction marker well above the windsock for good visibility and also prevents the windsock from becoming entangled.

Part #

Description

17-3

Extension Fitting

 

Electrical Items

Most items below can be added to our assemblies, however we recommend further inquiry to verify compatibility and delivery.

Part #

Description

18-1

Double Rotating Floodlight (back-up)

18-2

On/off switch in enclosure

18-3

Photo-cell and adapter

18-4

Constant Brightness 6.6amp 100w pk30 trans+ lamp kit

18-5

Constant Voltage Converter – Transformer 150w

18-6

Double Obstruction Marker

18-7

Cluster Lights (4) with Junction Box

18-8

Lens Cover for Lampholder

18-9

Lamp: 90w 120v Par 38 Flood halogen

18-10

Brush Set 2 ea.: Brush, Brush Holder, Cap, Terminal Lead

18-11

Aluminum Carrier and Brush Set assembly

18-12

Red Globes for Double Obstruction Marker; pair

18-13

Lamp fixture for windsock or runway marker 6.6amp/100w PK30 or         12v 100w/12v 55w PK22 or         superbrite LED array , solar battery powered

 

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