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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

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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 C. LACE-ON WINDSOCKS with eyelets to lace
The steel used is to BS4360 and BS1449. All onto the swivelling hoop on mast.
steel structures are galvanised after 14' 0" X 3' 6" X 1' 9" LACE-ON 14
manufacture for long life. Bearings are 12' 0" X 3' 0" X 1' 6" LACE-ON 12
greased and weatherproofed at 7' 0" X 2' 0" X 0' 11" LACE-ON 7
manufacture. Nylon is avoided in tapes and 4' 0" X 1' 3" X 0' 8" LACE-ON 4
sewing threads because of its unsatisfactory
Ultra Violet resistance in sunlight. Only the D. SWIVELLING HOOP to fit to mast, to suit
best marine grade materials are used in LACE-ON windsocks above.
McWILLIAM windsocks. For Windsock LACE-ON 14 HOOP 14/12
For Windsock LACE-ON 12 HOOP 7/4
PRODUCTS For Windsock LACE-ON 7 HOOP 7/4
A. SNAP-ON WINDSOCKS with built-in bridle, For Windsock LACE-ON 4 HOOP 7/4
hoop and snap fixing for swivel arm.
14' 0" X 3' 6" X 1' 9" SNAP-ON 14 E. 6m TELESCOPIC MAST
12' 0" X 3' 0" X 1' 6" SNAP-ON 12 pivoting in "H" base. PIVOT MAST
7' 0" X 2' 0" X 0' 11" SNAP-ON 7
4' 0" X 1' 3" X 0' 8" SNAP-ON 4 F. 6m TELESCOPIC MAST
with flat hinged base. HINGE MAST
B. SWIVEL ARMS to fit to mast, to suit
ALSO AVAILABLE
SNAP-ON windsocks above.
• Stainless Steel Masts and Arms
HEAVY DUTY, • Fibreglass (GRP) Masts
fits SNAP-ON 14 & SNAP-ON 12 ARM 14/12 • Lighting
LIGHT DUTY, • Personalised Windsocks
E. PIVOT MAST F. HINGE MAST fits SNAP-ON 7 & SNAP-ON 4 ARM 7/4 • Textile Engineering Products of many types

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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