Page Title: Flagpole Halyard       Safety Warning

Halyard is the rope in a flagpole. It is not a "lanyard". Polyester is what I've used for flagpoles since the early 80's and I've been really happy with it. I have been pleased with its quality and ruggedness. I recommend it over polypropylene halyard. Flagpole Halyard (A fancy way of saying "flagpole rope") But this is not common cotton rope. Mine is solid braid or double braid polyester. Best for flagpoles because it is tough, rugged against the sun's ultraviolet rays, and it resists stretching.

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Flagpole Halyard

From top to bottom:

Size #8, 1/4"

Size #10, 5/16"

Size #12, 3/8"

Announcing: He-Man HalyardTM  MADE in USA

Now increase the strength in your flagpole with DOUBLE BRAID polyester. Same great resistance to moisture, sunlight UV, and abrasion that you expect in a polyester fiber. But now available in a double braid construction which is like a rope within a rope. Double braid construction gives you about TWICE the breaking strength of our solid braid polyester halyard. He-Man HalyardTM is MADE in USA. This product is clearly for someone who wants to up the ante and get the best available halyard. I had not been aware of the strength available in a double braid halyard and I am now pleased to add this product.

 

Double Braid Polyester

He-Man HalyardTM

Model #

Thickness/Breaking Strength

He-Man Halyard is twice the strength of the solid braid polyester halyard below

Price per foot

We'll cut you as many feet as you want.

Price per 600 Foot Spool
#8HM 1/4"  1,935 lbs 43 cents $195
#10HM 5/16"  2,975 lbs 68 cents $244
#12HM 3/8  4,275 lbs 86 cents $302
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SPECIAL: American Flag Magnets 2.5" x 3.5" #MAG26 (Regularly $3.99)

$.99 EACH WITH A PURCHASE OF HALYARD

Real thick ones for car, mail box, filing cabinet, refrigerators, anything made of steel. Very thick, high quality fade resistant. These are not the type that fade real soon or that delaminate.

Halyard is NOT returnable

 

Solid Braid Polyester Flagpole Halyard

Model #

Thickness Price per foot

We'll cut you as many feet as you want.

Price per 1000 Foot Spool
#8 1/4" 36 cents $219
#10 5/16" 49 cents $260
#12 3/8" 56 cents $322

Halyard is NOT returnable

 

 

 

Wire Core Flagpole Halyard

Wire Core Flagpole Halyard Nylon wire core halyard

Wire core rope is NOT returnable

Wire core flagpole halyard is cut to order

I personally prefer non wire core halyard. I find it much easier to work with. Some flagpole systems do call for it and some people just prefer it.

 

Model # Size White Bronze Silver Black
WCH8 1/4" $0.57 per ft $0.58 per ft $0.59 per ft $0.61 per ft
WCH10 5/16" $0.67 per ft $0.68 per ft $0.69 per ft $0.70 per ft
WCH12 3/8" $0.88 per ft $0.89 per ft $0.90per ft $0.92 per ft

Wire core flagpole halyard sold as full spools: Wire core halyard is not returnable

Model # Size White Bronze Silver Black
WC8SP 1/4" $505 per 1,000' spool $525 per 1,000' spool $526 per 1,000'  spool $527 per 1,000' spool
WC10SP 5/16" $320 per 500' spool $330 per 500' spool $335 per 500' spool $339 per 500' spool
WC12SP 3/8" $430 per 500' spool $432 per 500' spool $434 per 500' spool $435 per 500' spool
Wire Nuts for wire core flagpole halyard

Wire Nuts Large #WNL $2.00 each for 5/16 and 3/8" wire core halyard

Wire Nuts Small #WNS $1.50 each for 1/4" wire core halyard

Wire core halyard is tougher to tie knots in than regular rope. Some guys say they have no problem just knotting it. I don't see how. Here is how I have used it to rig a flagpole. For good measure I used two wire nuts but I have shown only one wire nut to make the photo more clear. Note I've melted the ends to seal the fibers.  Al C. The Flag Guy ®

 

 

Polypropylene Halyard

Model #

Thickness Bronze Silver Black
#8P 1/4" 41 cents/ft 42 cents/ft 43 cents/ ft
#10P 5/16" 54 cents/ft 55 cents/ft 56 cents/ ft
#12P 3/8 62 cents/ft 63 cents/ft 64 cents/ ft
I prefer the polyester halyard at the top of this page but the polyester halyard does not come in colors. I have seen fewer problems with polyester halyard which I believe stands up better against the sun. But if you have a need for other colors, here it is. Only get this polypropylene halyard if you have a compelling need to get these colors. Otherwise, stick with the polyester halyard up top

Halyard is NOT returnable

 

How much halyard do I need? Typically get twice the above ground length of your flagpole. If your cleat is mounted at the typical eye level, that will give you enough extra for making knots and wrapping the halyard off around the cleat. This halyard is great for a thousand and one uses around the home. So if you get a little extra, you'll find a use for it some day.

Helpful hint: If you need to cut the halyard, seal the end by melting it with a match. That will seal the fibers so they do not unravel.

How to spot worn out halyard

While you are at it, each time you change your flag, INSPECT YOUR HALYARD! This task should be as automatic as changing the batteries in your smoke detector each year when you set the clocks back.

It you see the halyard showing signs of wear, you are playing Russian roulette. As long as the old worn halyard is still in your pole, you can use it to pull a new halyard up through the pulley. If you let it go too long and it breaks.. well, call your local bucket truck guy and ask him how much he charges per hour.

Why polyester halyard and not nylon halyard?

Polyester has better resistance to abrasion than nylon, greater strength, and better UV resistance. Both have excellent resistance to rot and mildew. Nylon has greater stretching capabilities. That is a preferred attribute if you are a mountain climber, but it is not a preferred attribute for a flagpole. If you are a climber falling on your rope you want nylon's shock-load absorption ability. You want the rope to stretch a bit. In your flagpole, you want the rope to stay as tight as possible. Polyester will have less elongation than nylon. It will stretch less and stay taut more. This attribute is particularly important the larger the flag you have. Elongation in flagpole rope is a bummer. Elongation in mountain climbing rope is a life saver.

Safety Warning: Rope is a tool and should be used with the utmost caution. We sell only flagpole halyard.  All the rope on this page is for use only in a flagpole. It is flagpole rope. We sell no rope intended for use in applications such as tree work or as personal safety lines where danger to life, limb or property exists. The flag rope on this page is not to be used to raise loads or persons. It is not to be used as safety lines. It is not to be used where life, limb or personal safety are involved.

Never stand in line with a rope or cord under load. Rope has built in elasticity and a snap back can occur if there is a break. Estimated break strengths are for new and unused rope. A knot can reduce rope strength by over 50%. Store rope out of sunlight to prevent degrading.

Working loads are for rope in good condition with appropriate splices and under normal service conditions. Working loads are not applicable when rope is subject to shock or dynamic loading. These can cause failure to a rope that is normally strong enough to handle the job.

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American Flag Magnets

Real thick ones for car, mail box, filing cabinet, refrigerators, anything made of steel

Very thick, high quality fade resistant. These are not the type that fade real soon or that delaminate.

American Flag Magnet Made in USA

Two sizes: On Special while quantities last only

Small 2.5" x 3.5" #MAG26 $3.99

Giant 5.5" x 7.5" #MAG28 $4.99