Product Windsock Mast Type M1G

Type Aluminium; ground mounting; complete with swivel arm

Rev 1.0 © Windsock Company Limited 2018

About Windsock Com pany

Windsock Company specialise in the manufacture and supply of windsocks and windsock masts. Our windsocks are manufactured in the United Kingdom and sold throughout the world for use in a wide range of aviation, safety and industrial applications.

Windsock Mast Type M1G

- Basic ground m ount ed windsock mast for in land use.- Suitable for windsocks with a maximum 24 inch (61 cms) diameter

mouth (depending on mast type - refer to table).- Aluminium with durable white powder paint finish.- Swivel arm allowing windsock to rotate 360 degrees.- Hinged base plate (galvanised steel) and ground anchors for setting

into wet concrete.- Straightforward installation for a competent builder.

Windsock Mast Type M1G Applicat ions

Aviat ion: Small airfields; private landing strips; helicopter landing areas; parachute schools; microlight clubs.

Indust r ial Safet y: Oil, gas and chemical storage; water and sewage treatment works; refrigeration plants; recycling plants; general weather observation; emergency planning equipment.

Var iables

Refer to the tables on pages 2 to 4 to select the right mast for your application.

Height : Our M1G type masts come in heights 3m to 8m.

Sect ion sizes: Variations in section sizes to cope with different conditions.

Windsock sizes: The tables give a recommended maximum size of windsock for each mast type.

Ot her Mount ing Opt ions

This basic mast system is available as a wall mount option - refer to product data sheet M1W.

We can also supply these masts without the base plate should you wish to engineer your own fixing solution to suit circumstances at site.

Pict ures

Top to bottom: 6m mast with 4ft (1.2m) windsock; swivel arm; hinged base.

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Product Windsock Mast Type M1G

Type Aluminium; ground mounting; complete with swivel arm

Rev 1.0 © Windsock Company Limited 2018

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

Inland GL1

Coastal - not suitable GL2

Offshore - not suitable GL3

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Calm to moderate WC1

Moderate to occasionally harsh WC2

Harsh to extreme - not suitable WC3

3m 4m 5m 5m

Part number M1G-3m-1 M1G-4m-1 M1G-5m-1 M1G-5m-1HD

Recommended maximum windsock size - length x dia. mouth 3ft x 15ins. 4ft x 15ins. 4ft x 15ins. 6ft x 18ins.

Mast - number of sections 1 1 1 1

Section sizes - outside diameter x wall thickness (dims in mm) 60 x 3 60 x 3 60 x 3 90 x 3

Estimated foundation size - width x width x depth (dims in cms) 65 x 65 x 50 65 x 65 x 50 65 x 65 x 50 80 x 80 x 60

Max wind speed for 15 ins / 38 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) 100 97 80 92

Max wind speed for 18 inch / 46 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) 100 90 76 88

Max wind speed for 24 inch / 61 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) n/a 78 66 80

Geographical location suitability (refer to table above) GL1 GL1 GL1 GL1

Weather conditions suitability (refer to table above) WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2

The above tables are intended as a guide and should be read in conjunction with the windsock size and wind speed data in the table below. If in any doubt please call for technical assistance on 01245 230 700

Not e:

Most popular highlighted orange and normally used with 15 inch diameter mouth windsock.

Recom m ended m axim um w indsock size is based on combination of practicality and reducing wind loading whilst maintaining largest windsock size.

Est im at ed concret e foundat ion size is based on installation into compacted, established, soil with a minimum soil bearing pressure of approximately 75Kn/square metre. If in doubt consult a structural engineer or ground works specialist.

Maxim um w ind speed assumes that these conditions will be occasional and non sustained.

n/a = data not available at time of publication.

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Product Windsock Mast Type M1G

Type Aluminium; ground mounting; complete with swivel arm

Rev 1.0 © Windsock Company Limited 2018

6m 6m 6m

Part number M1G-6m-1 M1G-6m-2 M1G-6m-1HD

Recommended maximum windsock size - length x dia. mouth 6ft x 18ins 6ft x 18ins 8ft x 24ins

Mast - number of sections 1 2 1

Section sizes - outside diameter x wall thickness (dims in mm) 60 x 3 60 x 3 + 60 x 3 90 x 3

Estimated foundation size - width x width x depth (dims in cms) 80 x 80 x 60 80 x 80 x 60 80 x 80 x 60

Max wind speed for 15 ins / 38 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) 70 70 92

Max wind speed for 18 inch / 46 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) 66 66 88

Max wind speed for 24 inch / 61 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) 59 59 80

Geographical location suitability (refer to table above) GL1 GL1 GL1

Weather conditions suitability (refer to table above) WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

Inland GL1

Coastal - not suitable GL2

Offshore - not suitable GL3

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Calm to moderate WC1

Moderate to occasionally harsh WC2

Harsh to extreme - not suitable WC3

The above tables are intended as a guide and should be read in conjunction with the windsock size and wind speed data in the table below. If in any doubt please call for technical assistance on 01245 230 700

Not e:

Most popular highlighted orange and normally used with 15 inch diameter mouth windsock.

Recom m ended m axim um w indsock size is based on combination of practicality and reducing wind loading whilst maintaining largest windsock size.

Est im at ed concret e foundat ion size is based on installation into compacted, established, soil with a minimum soil bearing pressure of approximately 75Kn/square metre. If in doubt consult a structural engineer or ground works specialist.

Maxim um w ind speed assumes that these conditions will be occasional and non sustained.

n/a = data not available at time of publication.

Product Windsock Mast Type M1G

Type Aluminium; ground mounting; complete with swivel arm

Rev 1.0 © Windsock Company Limited 2018

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7m 7m 8m 8m

Part number M1G-7m-2 M1G-7m-2HD M1G-8m-2 M1G-8m-2HD

Recommended maximum windsock size - length x dia. mouth 5ft x 15ins 8ft x 24ins. 5ft x 15ins. 8ft x 24ins.

Mast - number of sections 2 2 2 2

Section sizes - outside diameter x wall thickness (dims in mm) 60x3 + 60x3 90x3 + 60x3 60x3 + 60x3 90x3 + 60x3

Estimated foundation size - width x width x depth (dims in cms) 80 x 80 x 60 80 x 80 x 60 80 x 80 x 60 80 x 80 x 60

Max wind speed for 15 ins / 38 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) n/a n/a n/a 76

Max wind speed for 18 inch / 46 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) n/a n/a n/a 74

Max wind speed for 24 inch / 61 cms dia. mouth windsock (mph) n/a n/a n/a 67

Geographical location suitability (refer to table above) GL1 GL1 GL1 GL1

Weather conditions suitability (refer to table above) WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2 WC1 / WC2

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

Inland GL1

Coastal - not suitable GL2

Offshore - not suitable GL3

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Calm to moderate WC1

Moderate to occasionally harsh WC2

Harsh to extreme - not suitable WC3

The above tables are intended as a guide and should be read in conjunction with the windsock size and wind speed data in the table below. If in any doubt please call for technical assistance on 01245 230 700

Not e:

Most popular highlighted orange and normally used with 15 inch diameter mouth windsock.

Recom m ended m axim um w indsock size is based on combination of practicality and reducing wind loading whilst maintaining largest windsock size.

Est im at ed concret e foundat ion size is based on installation into compacted, established, soil with a minimum soil bearing pressure of approximately 75Kn/square metre. If in doubt consult a structural engineer or ground works specialist.

Maxim um w ind speed assumes that these conditions will be occasional and non sustained.

n/a = data not available at time of publication.

Windsock Com pany Lt d

1 School Road

Toot Hill

Ongar

Essex

CM5 9PU

United Kingdom

Tel : +44 (0) 1245 230 700

Email : sales@windsockcompany.co.uk

Web : www.windsockcompany.co.uk

Windsock Company Ltd have taken reasonable care in compiling the information contained within this literature. All recommendations concerning the use of our products are made without guarantee as site, climatic and environmental conditions are beyond the control of Windsock Company Ltd. It is the customer?s responsibility to ensure that the product is fit for its intended purpose and that the actual conditions in the location of use are suitable. Windsock Company pursues a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to amend specifications without prior notice.

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