Orange Airport Windsock - Heavy Duty

Our orange airport windsocks are made of a high quality, long-lasting 300D PU polyester fabric that is tested in real-word and lab conditions. Perfect for aviation, airport and industrial purposes, our hi-vis Fluorescent orange windsocks conform* and surpass FAA standards for colorfastness for airport windcones (how long the color lasts in outdoor weather and UV exposure) and tensile strength. Our airport windsocks are made of 300D PU (polyurethane coated) polyester that is waterproof, hi-vis fluorescent and has superior tensile and colorfastness properties to other windsocks on the market.  

Quality Construction- You can be assured that our orange airport windsocks are made with quality materials and are built to last: The body of the windsock is made of 300D PU polyester, the inlet mouth is constructed with 2 layers of 300D PU polyester, 1 layer of high strength webbing reinforcement and a stiffening band that protects against high velocity winds gusts. 

High Strength Materials: Independent tests on our 300D PU polyester resulted in 1218 Warp (N) and 1221 Weft (N) tensile strength. What does that mean? It means your windsocks are made of a high-strength fabric that is tested to meet the demands of daily use in extreme conditions

Light and Responsive Airport Windsocks-   Lightweight windsocks are imperative to detect slight wind speed and directional changes. Our windsocks are strong and  durable and still fly well in even the slightest breeze.

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Heavy-Duty Windsock Sizing

So you need a windsock..but now, what size?

Windsock size is often dictated by your viewing distance and how the windsock will be mounted. Of course, if you already have a frame, your windsock diameter will be set and you only need to choose a length that worlds for you. See our Visibility of Windsocks Guide below for more information

 Visibility of Windsocks from a Distance

How to Measure your Existing Windsock

 It can get confusing sometimes on how windsocks are measured. The standard is always to measure windsocks diameter and length and present it as: diameter" x length". See the below infographic guide on how to measure a windsock and determine the diameter

How to Measure Windsock Diameters 

Fitting a Windsock onto Your Double or Extended Hoop Frame

If you have a double hoop or extended hoop frame, you should ensure the replacement windsock you purchase will fit over both the outer and inner hoop of the frame. Every frame manufacturer has a different standard and thus some measuring is required to ensure that your replacement windsock will fit onto your frame. Your two options are:

1. If you do not have an existing windsock: Measure the diameter of the second hoop as well as the distance from the first hoop to the second hoop. See our visual guide below on which dimensions we require.

2. If you do have an existing windsock that fits your frame: Measure diameter of the inlet mouth, the length of the windsock as well as the diameter of the outlet mouth. See our guide above on how to measure a windsock.

Heavy-Duty Windsock Installation

For Windsock Frame Sizes 18”, 24”, 36” from the Custom Windsock Co.

For Frame Sizes 6”, 10”, 13” from the Custom Windsock Co.

Step 1) Purchase a Windsock Frame

Step 2) Purchase a stainless steel ½ NPT female coupling and a ½ NPT male pole. One size of the coupling will thread into the bottom of the windsock frame and the other will thread onto your pole. The pole you purchase may be long or short, depending on your application and if you are going to attach it to anything else. These can easily be purchased from your local hardware store or here:

1/2 NPT pole with 1/2 NPT female coupler

Step 3) Attach the pole onto your structure

• Side of building or wall: You may want to use a vertical mount like this:
• On another pole: If you’re looking to put your windsock high in the air on a pole, chances are that a small diameter pole like above won’t do the trick. You can use another coupling with one side being ½ NPT and the other side being larger so it can attach onto another larger diameter pole that can be installed in the ground. The other option is to attach it onto your larger diameter pole with hose clamps or banding

Step 4) Install the windsock with the use of HD UV rated zip ties (don't buy the white ones, the black ones are usually UV rated.  

Note: all frame manufacturers have different specifications. Contact the manufacturer of your frame for instructions on mounting. 

Shipping Policy

Get your Windsocks and Flags Online Fast

• Stock items usually ship within 24 hours (this includes orange and orange/white windsocks and hardware). You will be notified if a shipment may take longer.
• All printed products are made to order. Standard turn around time is approximately 5 business days after proof approval
  

Domestic and International Shipping Times

• Shipping within USA -Normally 3-4 business days
• Shipping within Australia- Normally 5-6 business days
• Shipping within New Zealand- Normally 6-7 business days
• Shipping within Europe- Normally 6-7 business days
• Shipping within the Middle East- Normally 6-7 business days
• Shipping to South America and Africa: Email us to arrange a quote at info@custom-windsocks.com
• We do not offer shipping to Canada at this moment

Note on all Non USA orders: All duties and taxes that may be incurred upon import are the customer's responsibility.  

Note: Any of the above shipping timings and costs can be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Custom Windsock Co.

Cancellations, Return and Refund Policy

Returns of Products with Defects

At the Custom Windsock Company, we want you to be satisfied when you receive your products. All custom products are tailor made to your specifications but because all the finishing and sewing is either done by hand or by a person with a sewing machine, sometimes there is potential for human error, however minimal. Under normal circumstances, our quality control department would pick up on it but sometimes things slip through and the order is dispatched. You might be wondering, what do I do incase of a manufacturing defect?

If our products are faulty in any way, you can return them within 14 days of receipt. You can contact our customer service department by calling 1-833-786-1035 or emailing info@custom-windsocks.com. Let us know your name, order number and concern and we will respond quickly to resolve your issues. We ask you provide a digital image of the fault in your product as well as a clear description of the problem.

In most cases, we will be able to resolve your issue via email. If the fault cannot be verified, you may  need to return your product to us for inspection.

Returns of Non Faulty Products

With regards to ALL stock products and ALL hardware

All returns must be approved prior to attempting a return. Please email us at info@custom-windsocks.com and state the reason for return to obtain approval for a return. If a return is received that did not obtain prior approval will not be refunded.

• We will accept returns for non-used products for up to 3 days after the product delivery without a re-stocking charge. Customer to pay for return shipping (Note: for non US clients, this may require you to ship the product back to our US warehouses. You may be required to pay for duties and taxes for products re-entering the US). Refunds are not processed until the product is landed and inspected at our facilities. 
• We will accept returns up to 7 days after the product delivery with a 25% restocking charge
• We will not accept returns of any product after 7 days of product delivery 

In regards to all custom printed products

• We do not accept any returns or exchanges

FAA Windsock Compliance*

The Custom Windsock Co has invested in testing its' fabric with the current ASTM standards as well as real-world conditions.

The fabric testing standards stated in the FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies (FED-STD-191A) are outdated and obsolete as they were published in 1978. No commercial lab in the US has the ability to test on these standards anymore. The industry testing standards have been replaced by equivalent ASTM standards.

We have tested our fabric on:

ASTM D5035 Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method) - Type 2C

• Our fabric results for the above current testing methodology: 1218 N Warp and 1221N Weft  
• The outdated tests stated in the FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies require a passing tensile strength of:  667 N Warp and 667 N Weft 

ASTM G154-21 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

• Our fabric results for the above current testing methodology: Slight change in color over the exposure period
• The outdated tests stated in the FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies require require:  “Good” or “Excellent” rating for colorfastness 

Conclusion

We are confident that, if the FED-STD-191A standards were being tested today by any commercial laboratory, our windsock fabric would meet or exceed the requirements stated in FAA Specification for Windcone Assemblies as they have surpassed the equivalent and current industry standards.

For a detailed review of our testing and compliance with FAA specifications, please see our dedicated page here