When street pole banners are properly designed with matching colors to wit, a series of this in a major thoroughfare is indeed a sight to behold. But, have you ever wondered how they are mounted on the street poles? I know like most of us, we only have our eyes on the banner and not on the accessories that hold the pole banner together because we reason out that these concerns are only for technically trained people.
On closer inspection though, a street pole banner is devised with a fiberglass pole on the top and bottom of the banner. The main purpose is to stretch the banner so it can be visually appealing, while the pole is of fiberglass because it can only flex and not break when the banner is subjected to strong winds. Now, to hold the poles proper practice uses a pair of forged aluminum base that is held by stainless steel rings and secured by galvanized steel pins.
When mounting a
street pole banner , the fiberglass pole is inserted to the top base and held by a pin, then with the use of the stainless steel ring that literally hug the street pole holds the assembly thoroughly steady and secured. The same thing is done with the lower aluminum base, holding the banner taut and sturdy. This should guide banner buyers, but just by looking at the hardware there is no guarantee that you are buying the most durable.
So, when faced with this dilemma it is best that you buy from a reliable flag manufacturer. And on top of your list must be NorthStar Flags and Poles, the most trusted company in the industry.
by:
The Flagman
