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McWILLIAM WINDSOCKS
a division of

UK/McWILLIAM SAILMAKERS (Irl) LTD

PURPOSE
The Purpose of windsocks (windcones) is to indicate:
WIND STRENGTH WIND DIRECTION GUST FACTOR AIRFIELD LOCATION
PRODUCT
McWILLIAM Fluorescent Dayglow orange windsocks are approved under ICAO
Annex 14.5.1.1.3 for 'Wind Direction Indicators at Aerodromes.' The unique fabric
we use is specially woven and dyed Polyester Sailcloth. It has been developed during
our 30 years experience in the harsh marine environment. This material ensures that
our Dayglow orange windsocks are highly visible and fade resistant.
McWILLIAM Windsocks are also rot resistant, and are proven to last longer than
nylon in all weather conditions.
USED BY
We have supplied and satisfied customers in civilian and military authorities in Abu
Dhabi, Britain, the Falkland Islands, Greenland, Holland, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta,
Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, USA, and to the USAF, Shell and BP.
"A McWilliam fluorescent Dayglow orange windsock has been
up for over 2 years here at St Angelo Airport where we have
severe gales and gusting in winter. Other windsocks have
lasted between a few weeks and eight months."
R. Patton C.F.I.
These windsocks have been used in:
AIRFIELDS Commercial airports, private air strips, heliports,hospital landing pads,
police helipads, mobile and emergency helipads.
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS Air Force, Army and Navy bases.
INDUSTRY Chemical plants, treatment plants, docks, oil and gas rigs.
AGRICULTURE Crop-spraying.
MOTOR WAYS and BRIDGES Side-wind hazard warnings.
McWILLIAM PERSONALISED WINDSOCKS are the ultimate in HIGH POINT
CORPORATE IDENTITY PROMOTION at airfields, industrial estates, factories,
exhibitions, trade fairs, golf tournaments and race meetings.
TRACK RECORD
30 years of successful production
Advanced CAD/CAM technology
On-going research and development programmes
World Championship status in yacht sailmaking
In-house qualified engineers and airforce pilot
Total company commitment to quality

McWILLIAM LAST LONGER

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McWILLIAM WINDSOCKS
a division of

UK/McWILLIAM SAILMAKERS (Irl) LTD

A. SNAP-ON WINDSOCK
B. SWIVEL ARMS

OPTIONAL
ANTI-FLUTTER
CONE
C. LACE-ON WINDSOCK
D. SWIVELLING HOOP

HINGE MAST SHOWN WITH TOP SECTION PARTLY EXTENDED FOR ILLUSTRATION
FIXING BOLTS
MATERIALS
The steel used is to BS4360 and BS1449. All
steel structures are galvanised after
manufacture for long life. Bearings are
greased
and
weatherproofed
at
manufacture. Nylon is avoided in tapes and
sewing threads because of its unsatisfactory
Ultra Violet resistance in sunlight. Only the
best marine grade materials are used in
McWILLIAM windsocks.
PRODUCTS
A. SNAP-ON WINDSOCKS with built-in bridle,
hoop and snap fixing for swivel arm.
14' 0"
12' 0"
7' 0"
4' 0"

X
X
X
X

3' 6"
3' 0"
2' 0"
1' 3"

X
X
X
X

1' 9"
1' 6"
0' 11"
0' 8"

SNAP-ON 14
SNAP-ON 12
SNAP-ON 7
SNAP-ON 4

B. SWIVEL ARMS to fit to mast, to suit

SNAP-ON windsocks above.

E. PIVOT MAST

F. HINGE MAST

HEAVY DUTY,
fits SNAP-ON 14 & SNAP-ON 12 ARM 14/12
LIGHT DUTY,
fits SNAP-ON 7 & SNAP-ON 4
ARM 7/4

C. LACE-ON WINDSOCKS with eyelets to lace

onto the swivelling hoop on mast.
14' 0"
12' 0"
7' 0"
4' 0"

X
X
X
X

3' 6"
3' 0"
2' 0"
1' 3"

X
X
X
X

1' 9"
1' 6"
0' 11"
0' 8"

LACE-ON 14
LACE-ON 12
LACE-ON 7
LACE-ON 4

D. SWIVELLING HOOP to fit to mast, to suit

LACE-ON windsocks above.
For Windsock LACE-ON 14
HOOP 14/12
For Windsock LACE-ON 12
HOOP 7/4
For Windsock LACE-ON 7
HOOP 7/4
For Windsock LACE-ON 4
HOOP 7/4
E. 6m TELESCOPIC MAST
pivoting in "H" base.

PIVOT MAST

F. 6m TELESCOPIC MAST
with flat hinged base.

HINGE MAST

ALSO AVAILABLE
Stainless Steel Masts and Arms
Fibreglass (GRP) Masts
Lighting
Personalised Windsocks
Textile Engineering Products of many types

McWILLIAM LAST LONGER

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM UK/McWILLIAM SAILMAKERS (Irl) LTD
MAIN FACTORY - Desmond McWilliam, UK/McWilliam Sailmakers (Irl) Ltd, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel: 021 48 31 505 Fax: 021 48 31 700 Email: des@mcwsails.ie

McWilliam Sailmakers Ltd

McWilliam Sailmakers Ltd
Crosshaven,Fax: (+353) 21 4831700
Co. Cork,
Ireland.

Phone: (+353) 21 4831505

email: info@mcwsails.ie
www.mcwindsocks.com

WINDSOCK EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

12.08.2008
This is to certify that the Windsocks, Swivel Hoops, Swivel Arms and Windsock Masts supplied by
McWilliam Windsocks comply with the International Civil Aviation Organisation Annex 14.5.1.1.3 for
Wind Direction Indicators at Aerodromes
LACE-ON 14
140 x 36 x 19

LACE-0N 12
120 x 30 x 16

LACE-ON 7
70 x 20 x 11

LACE-ON 4
40 x 13 x08

Woven Material, unique to McWilliam Windsocks:

100% Polyester Dayglow woven Windsock cloth
Material:
High UV-resistance 100% TEXTURISED FILAMENT POLYESTER 167dtex
Weave:
Plain
Weight:
Heavy: 210grams/sq metre, Light: 150grams/sq metre
Dye:
Jet dyed FLUORESCENT DAYGLOW ORANGE ref 34369 AA
Mouthpiece Reinforcement:
Material:
310 grams/sq metre white Dacron
Mouthpiece Eyelets:
Material:
Marine grade nickel-plated brass spur tooth grommets
Sewing Thread:
Material:
Marine quality High UV-resistance 100% POLYESTER Green
Swivel Hoop
Material:
Galvanised steel to BS4848 and BS1449
Bearing:
Sealed No-maintenance Nylon
Dayglow Orange is the colour used internationally, and the fade rate must be minimised by the use of
jet dying the fabric. This is uniquely undertaken for the POLYESTER Dayglow material used in
McWilliam Windsocks.
The POLYESTER material is woven specially to our specification for windsock use. Nylon is
unsuitable because it fades and rots rapidly due to UV degradation in sunlight. This is especially seen
in the Middle East, Far East, North Africa and Central America.
Only McWilliam Windsocks are made from the above materials and processes which are specially
undertaken for our own windsocks.
All our windsocks are designed and made using CAD/CAM technology to assure consistency of shape
and size.

Desmond McWilliam
Managing Director