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From top to bottom:
Size #8, 1/4"
Size #10, 5/16"
Size #12, 3/8" |
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Announcing: He-Man HalyardTM
MADE in USA
Now increase the strength in your flagpole with
DOUBLE BRAID polyester. Same great resistance to moisture, sunlight
UV, and abrasion that you expect in a polyester fiber. But now
available in a double braid construction which is like a rope within
a rope. Double braid construction gives you about TWICE the breaking
strength of our solid braid polyester halyard. He-Man HalyardTM
is MADE in USA. This product is clearly for someone who wants to up
the ante and get the best available halyard. I had not been aware of
the strength available in a double braid halyard and I am now pleased to
add this product.
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Double Braid Polyester
He-Man HalyardTM
Model # |
Thickness/Breaking
Strength He-Man Halyard is twice the
strength of the solid braid polyester halyard below |
Price per
foot We'll cut you as many feet as you want. |
Price per
600 Foot Spool |
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#8HM |
1/4" 1,935 lbs |
43 cents |
$195 |
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#10HM |
5/16" 2,975 lbs |
68 cents |
$244 |
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#12HM |
3/8 4,275 lbs |
86 cents |
$302 |
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Halyard is NOT returnable
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Solid Braid Polyester Flagpole Halyard Model # |
Thickness |
Price per
foot We'll cut you as many feet as you want. |
Price per
1000 Foot Spool |
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#8 |
1/4" |
36 cents |
$219 |
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#10 |
5/16" |
49 cents |
$260 |
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#12 |
3/8" |
56 cents |
$322 |
Halyard is NOT returnable |
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Why polyester halyard and not nylon halyard?
Polyester has better resistance to abrasion than
nylon, greater strength, and better UV resistance. Both have
excellent resistance to rot and mildew. Nylon has greater stretching
capabilities. That is a preferred attribute if you are a mountain
climber, but it is not a preferred attribute for a flagpole. If you
are a climber falling on your rope you want nylon's shock-load
absorption ability. You want the rope to stretch a bit. In your
flagpole, you want the rope to stay as tight as possible. Polyester
will have less elongation than nylon. It will stretch less and stay
taut more. This attribute is particularly important the larger the
flag you have. Elongation in flagpole rope is a bummer. Elongation
in mountain climbing rope is a life saver.
Wire Core Flagpole Halyard |
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Nylon wire
core halyard Wire core rope is NOT returnable
Wire core flagpole halyard is cut to order
I personally prefer non wire core halyard. I find it
much easier to work with. Some flagpole systems do call for it and
some people just prefer it. |
| Model # |
Size |
White |
Bronze |
Silver |
Black |
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WCH8 |
1/4" |
$0.57 per
ft |
$0.58 per
ft |
$0.59 per ft |
$0.61 per
ft |
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WCH10 |
5/16" |
$0.67 per
ft |
$0.68 per
ft |
$0.69 per ft |
$0.70 per
ft |
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WCH12 |
3/8" |
$0.88 per
ft |
$0.89 per
ft |
$0.90per ft |
$0.92 per
ft |
Wire core flagpole halyard sold as full spools: Wire core
halyard is not returnable |
| Model # |
Size |
White |
Bronze |
Silver |
Black |
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WC8SP |
1/4" |
$505 per
1,000' spool |
$525 per
1,000' spool |
$526 per 1,000' spool |
$527 per
1,000' spool |
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WC10SP |
5/16" |
$320 per
500' spool |
$330 per
500' spool |
$335 per 500' spool |
$339 per
500' spool |
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WC12SP |
3/8" |
$430 per
500' spool |
$432 per
500' spool |
$434 per 500' spool |
$435 per
500' spool |
Wire Nuts Large #WNL $2.00
each for 5/16 and 3/8" wire core halyard
Wire Nuts Small #WNS $1.50
each for 1/4" wire core halyard |
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Wire core halyard is tougher to tie knots in than
regular rope. Some guys say they have no problem just knotting it. I
don't see how. Here is how I have used it to rig a flagpole. For
good measure I used two wire nuts but I have shown only one wire nut to make
the photo more clear. Note I've melted the ends to seal the fibers.
Al C. The Flag Guy ® |
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Polypropylene Halyard Model # |
Thickness |
Bronze |
Silver |
Black |
| #8P |
1/4" |
41
cents/ft |
42
cents/ft |
43
cents/ ft |
| #10P |
5/16" |
54
cents/ft |
55
cents/ft |
56
cents/ ft |
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| #12P |
3/8 |
62
cents/ft |
63
cents/ft |
64
cents/ ft |
| I prefer
the polyester halyard at the top of this page but
the polyester halyard does not come in colors. I have seen fewer
problems with polyester halyard which I believe stands up better
against the sun. But if you have a need for other colors, here
it is. Only get this polypropylene halyard if you have a
compelling need to get these colors. Otherwise, stick with the
polyester halyard up top
Halyard is NOT returnable |
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How much halyard do I need? Typically get twice the above ground length of your flagpole. If your cleat is mounted at the typical eye level, that will give you enough extra for making knots and wrapping the halyard off around the cleat. This halyard is great for a thousand and one uses around the home. So if you get a little extra, you'll find a use for it some day.
Helpful hint: If you need to cut the halyard, seal the end by melting it with a match. That will seal the fibers so they do not unravel.
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How to
spot worn out halyard
While you are at it, each time you
change your flag, INSPECT YOUR HALYARD! This task should be as automatic as
changing the batteries in your smoke detector each year when you set the clocks
back.
It you see the halyard showing signs of wear, you
are playing Russian roulette. As long as the old worn halyard is still in your
pole, you can use it to pull a new halyard up through the pulley. If you let it go
too long and it breaks.. well, call your local bucket truck guy and ask him how
much he charges per hour.
The url for this page is http://flagguys.com/halyard.html
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Safety Warning: Rope is a tool and should be
used with the utmost caution. We sell only flagpole halyard. All the rope
on this page is for use only in a flagpole. We sell no rope intended for use in
applications such as tree work or as personal safety lines where danger to life,
limb or property exists. The rope on this page is not to be used to raise loads
or persons. It is not to be used as safety lines. It is not to be used where
life, limb or personal safety are involved.
Never stand in line with a rope or cord under load. Rope has
built in elasticity and a snap back can occur if there is a break. Estimated
break strengths are for new and unused rope. A knot can reduce rope strength by
over 50%. Store rope out of sunlight to prevent degrading.
Working loads are for rope in good condition with appropriate
splices and under normal service conditions. Working loads are not applicable
when rope is subject to shock or dynamic loading. These can cause failure to a
rope that is normally strong enough to handle the job. |