Windsocks/Windsock Masts for Airports/Airfields/Heliports
Company | McWilliam Technology Ltd |
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Date | 02.06.2015 |
This is our windsock solution where ICAO compliance and internal illumination are required, consisting of a Windsock Frame rotating about Internal Illumination. It is designed to clearly show wind strength and direction in all weather and light conditions. We have supplied these to a wide range of demanding customers, from the North Sea to the US, Middle East and Asia.
Standard Features
- Complies with CAA and ICAO regulations where internal illumination is required to increase windsock visibility without causing glare to pilots.
- Designed to withstand 100mph wind speed.
- The light source is fixed, with the windsock frame and light shield rotating around it, for maximum reliability. This removes the need for a less reliable, more expensive slip ring to transfer electrical power to a rotating light. The design is also more responsive as only the windsock frame rotates – not the heavy light.
- The windsock is attached to a freely rotating cage, which is mounted
on two Stainless Steel rubber-sealed bearings for great responsiveness. - The lamp is shielded from mouth of windsock by a shroud (with reflective inside to project maximum brightness into the windsock) to prevent pilot glare.
- The Frame and all metalwork is 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel.
- Available in standard sizes 24” and 36”; Custom sizes to customer specified diameters.
- Power supply 240 VAC or 110 VAC. Each unit is supplied with a 6m armoured flexible cable and IP65 rated junction box as standard.
Windsock
- Made from Day – Glow orange polyester, longer lasting than nylon or cotton.
- Double stitched with marine grade thread for
durability. - Attached to frame with supplied set of UV
resistant cable ties. - Standard type is 3.6m / 12ft long for 36” model, 2.1m / 7ft for 24” model.
Options
- Obstruction Light mounted above windsock (Part # OB for GLS or CFL lamp, OBLED for LED type)
- LED Illumination and / or Obstruction Light.
- Range of AC or DC power, including self
sufficient solar and wind power. - Weatherproof light switch instead of junction
box, available at two levels: - IP65 rated simple switch
- IP65 rated switch enclosure including built-in photocell, RCBO and 3 way switches to allow automatic control via photocell or manual override.
- Alternative Windsock length, diameter and colour(s).
Contact
B5 Segensworth Business Centre
Segensworth Road
Fareham
Hampshire
United Kingdom
PO15 5RQ
- +44 (0)23 8045 5255