Windsock Guides
Windsocks for Oil and Gas Sites: A Complete Guide
Oil and gas sites in the UK sit under some of the most demanding windsock requirements in any industry. Onshore refineries, terminals and storage sites are subject to COMAH Regulations...
Windsocks for Oil and Gas Sites: A Complete Guide
Oil and gas sites in the UK sit under some of the most demanding windsock requirements in any industry. Onshore refineries, terminals and storage sites are subject to COMAH Regulations...
Choosing the Correct Windsock Size
For licensed aerodromes, choose a 12ft (3.6m) windsock to align with ICAO guidance. For helipads, private airstrips and most industrial sites, a 4ft–8ft windsock on a 3–5m pole is the...
Choosing the Correct Windsock Size
For licensed aerodromes, choose a 12ft (3.6m) windsock to align with ICAO guidance. For helipads, private airstrips and most industrial sites, a 4ft–8ft windsock on a 3–5m pole is the...
Airfield Windsock Maintenance: Best Practice Guide
Airfield windsock maintenance comes down to four habits: a daily visual check as part of the airfield inspection, a quarterly hands-on inspection of fabric and swivel, cleaning as needed, and...
Airfield Windsock Maintenance: Best Practice Guide
Airfield windsock maintenance comes down to four habits: a daily visual check as part of the airfield inspection, a quarterly hands-on inspection of fabric and swivel, cleaning as needed, and...
Choosing Windsocks for Coastal Environments
Coastal sites need a windsock built to a marine spec: PU-coated polyester fabric, stainless steel ring, harness and eyelets, a corrosion-resistant swivel and mast, and a replacement cycle of 6–12...
Choosing Windsocks for Coastal Environments
Coastal sites need a windsock built to a marine spec: PU-coated polyester fabric, stainless steel ring, harness and eyelets, a corrosion-resistant swivel and mast, and a replacement cycle of 6–12...
How Long Does a Windsock Last? Lifespan Guide
A quality windsock typically lasts 6–24 months in service. In sheltered inland locations, 18–24 months is realistic; on exposed coastal, offshore or high-wind sites, 6–12 months is more typical.
How Long Does a Windsock Last? Lifespan Guide
A quality windsock typically lasts 6–24 months in service. In sheltered inland locations, 18–24 months is realistic; on exposed coastal, offshore or high-wind sites, 6–12 months is more typical.
5 Signs Your Windsock Needs Replacing
A windsock needs replacing when it shows visible fading, fraying at the tail, tears or holes, sags in winds that should lift it, or has corroded fittings. Any one of...
5 Signs Your Windsock Needs Replacing
A windsock needs replacing when it shows visible fading, fraying at the tail, tears or holes, sags in winds that should lift it, or has corroded fittings. Any one of...