Convert a light pole to a
flagpole
A truck is just one component of flagpole
hardware.
Other Flagpole Parts
A truck is one of the important components of
flagpole parts. A flagpole top consists of a truck and an ornament, usually a
ball.
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Internal Flagpole Trucks and Parts
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Cap Style Stationary OT Series Flagpole Truck
#OTH is shown. OT1-OT35 are drilled for three set screws. All have non rusting nylon pulleys
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Model # |
Fits Pole Top Diameter |
Price |
Designed to fit over the top of a flag pole and be secured by the set screws which are included. The top of the trucks accept an ornament with a spindle threading of 1/2" 13NC
Maximum Halyard Size: 5/16" |
#OT178 |
1 7/8 |
$40.00 |
#OTH |
2" |
$40.00 |
OT1 |
23/8"(actual opening is 2.5". The bore
tapers, narrows, to 23/8" |
$60.00 |
OT25 |
21/2" |
$57.50 |
OT2 |
23/4" |
$61.50 |
OT3 |
3" |
$68.50 |
OT325 |
31/4" |
$70.00 |
OT35 |
31/2" |
$74.50 |
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Cap Style Flagpole Trucks: ST Series
Maximum Halyard Size: 1/4"
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Model # |
Fits Pole Diameter |
Price |
ST138 |
1
3/8" |
$43.50 |
ST112 |
1
1/2" |
$43.50 |
ST134 |
1
3/4" |
$43.50 |
ST116 |
1
15/16" |
$43.50 |
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Simple Pulley Assemblies: Meant for
flying flags only, NOT for raising weights or loads. |
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Deluxe Flagpole Pulley & Eyebolt Assembly
Stainless steel bolt and pulley housing, nylon pulley
wheel, 41/8" overall length, 23/8" thread length,
5/16" max halyard diameter
#PUL1 $31.00 |
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Standard Flagpole Pulley & Eyebolt Assembly
Zinc plated steel bolt, zinc pulley housing, zinc pulley
wheel, 31/8" overall length, 1" thread length, 1/4"
max halyard diameter
#PUL2 $9.50 |
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Vertical Mount Pulley Assembly
Cast aluminum construction with 17/16"outside
diameter cast nylon pulley, stainless steel axle. Mounts with straps or
screws which are NOT provided.
Max halyard diameter is 5/16"
4.25" tall, about 1.25" wide; screw holes about 215/16"
apart on center as close as I can possible measure them.
#PUL3 $44.00 |
Nylon Rope Pulley Wheel |
Aluminum Rope
Pulley Wheel |
Model # |
Price |
Diameter * |
Width (Thickness) |
Material |
Maximum Axle Dia |
Maximum Rope Dia |
PUL302 |
$5.50 |
1" |
3/8" |
Nylon |
3/16" |
1/4" |
PUL356 |
$7.50 |
13/8" |
1/2" |
Nylon |
1/4" |
1/4" |
PUL355 |
$7.75 |
11/2" |
9/16" |
Nylon |
1/4" |
1/4" |
PUL358 |
$7.95 |
11/2" |
3/4" |
Nylon |
1/4" |
5/16" |
PUL357 |
$8.00 |
115/16" |
9/16" |
Nylon |
1/4" |
5/16" |
PUL320 |
$6.50 |
2" |
1/2" |
Nylon |
1/4" |
5/16" |
PUL359 |
$37.00 |
21/2" |
7/8" |
Aluminum |
1/2" |
3/8" |
PUL305 |
$39.00 |
33/4" |
3/4" |
Aluminum |
1/2" |
3/8" |
Please note that the pulley diameter can vary by plus or
minus 1/16"-1/8" *ALSO
NOTE: I have been informed that in the world of machinists there are
different ways of giving pulley dimensions. A single pulley has more than
one diameter depending on how it is measured.
The diameter I am giving is the overall diameter. I am
giving the distance across the circle measured at its widest points. Look
at the white nylon pulley shown above. In that photo where the pulley is
standing upright, the diameter I am giving would be considered its height.
Even so, from lot to lot, the pulley diameter we are giving can vary by
plus or minus 1/16" - 1/8" due to variations in our supplier's supply
chain. We sell pulleys only for raising flags.
These pulleys are not meant for raising loads or people! |
Cap Style Stationary ST-32 Series Double Truck
Double Non Rusting Nylon Pulleys |
Model # |
Fits Pole Top Diameter |
Price |
Designed to fit over the top of a flag pole and be secured by the set screws which are included. The top accepts an ornament with a spindle threading of 1/2" 13NC
Maximum Halyard Size: 5/16" |
ST3 |
17/8" |
$88.00 |
ST2 |
23/8" |
$88.00 |
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Threaded Style Revolving Double Truck,
Cast aluminum construction with 2" outside diameter non rusting nylon pulley on
1/4" stainless steel axel
Bottom has a thread that screws into the top of a flagpole with a female fitting installed. If none is installed, see the adapter below. The top accepts an ornament with a spindle threading of 1/2" 13NC
#RTS-2-125 $134.00
1.25" NPT Pipe Thread for poles with top
outside diameter up to 3.5"
Maximum Halyard Size: 5/16"
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Other Flagpole Parts
Light Pole Conversion IF your light pole
has an outside diameter greater than 3.5", a Flagpole Top Adapter is the key to
your project: A flagpole truck needs to screw into a female thread. Your light
pole won't have a threaded top. This pole adapter is used to mount a truck that has a spindle threading of 1.25"NPT. The
pole top adapter is tapped 1.25" NPT and is designed to slip over the top of the pole.
It is secured by three set screws. Use it to convert a light pole to a flagpole. |
Installation
Hint:
To do an extra bang up job, replace the set
screws in your pole top adapter or cap style truck with bolts.
For added security: 1) Drill holes into the top
wall of your pole to line up with
the set screw holes in your flag pole top adapter or cap style truck.
2) Use a tap wrench and a tap (available at a hardware store)
to cut threads in those holes to match the threads of the truck or adapter's set
screws. Take your set screws to the hardware store so they can match the thread
size to the bolts you will need. 3) Replace the set screws with bolts
that go through the wall of your pole.
Click the image to enlarge a truck attached with a bolt instead of a set
screw. |
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Model # |
Fits Pole Top Diameter |
Price |
A pole top adapter is great for you guys doing the old classic light pole conversion.
Aluminum light poles can be a great find. Usually the story is that you wind up
with one for free or very little money. The tough part is, the top diameter is
usually too large to accept a cap style truck. And the light pole top is never
threaded to accept a threaded style truck. Well, here is the solution to your
homemade flagpole problem. Light poles are a great deal compared to what a
flagpole of that quality would cost. The investment in parts is well worth it to
have a home made flagpole
How to convert a light pole to a flagpole: 1)Measure the
OUTSIDE diameter at the top of your light pole 2)Pick an
adapter that will fit down on top of it 3)Pick the
corresponding truck for the adapter |
PTA238 |
2 3/8" |
$84 |
PTA212 |
21/2" |
$85 |
PTA3 |
3", requires truck #HDT1 shown below
or
#HDT2 Shown Below |
$117 |
PTA312 |
31/2" requires truck #HDT1 shown below
or
#HDT2 Shown Below |
$118 |
PTA4 |
4" requires truck #HDT1 shown below
or #HDT2 Shown
Below |
$141 |
PTA412 |
41/2" requires truck #HDT1 shown below
or
#HDT2 Shown Below |
$142 |
PTA5 |
5", requires truck
#HDT1 shown below |
$145 |
PTA512 |
51/2", requires truck #HDT1 shown below |
$185 |
PTA6 |
6", requires truck AT LEAST
#HDT1 shown below |
$186 |
Other flagpole parts you'll need to complete
the classic lightpole conversion |
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