Product Description
Concord American Independence Series 40 ft Internal Winch Flagpole – IRW40C81
Pole price only. Freight is not included. A $250 freight deposit per pole is charged at checkout and credited toward your actual freight cost, which we quote to your delivery address. If freight costs less than the deposit, we refund the difference; if it costs more, we invoice the balance. Request a freight quote before you order.
Internal Reinforced with Winch – Wire Halyard
The Independence Series from Concord American Flagpole is a commercial-grade flagpole with a heavy-duty internal winch and stainless steel wire cable halyard. An inset reinforced aluminum door frame is welded into the precision-cut door opening, which adds strength and gives each butt diameter and wall thickness a higher wind rating, while the flush-mount door with a keyed lock keeps a smooth, clean look. The winch and cable are concealed inside the pole and the hand crank is removable, so the flag cannot be lowered or stolen without a key and the crank, and there is no rope to cut or slap against the pole. This 40 ft model has an 8" butt diameter and .156" wall, is rated for winds up to 107 mph with a nylon flag, and flies an 8 ft x 12 ft flag. This height is well proportioned for corporate campuses, shopping centers, hotels and municipal buildings.
Specifications
| Mounting height | 40 ft |
| Overall length | 44 ft |
| Butt (base) diameter | 8 in |
| Top diameter | 4 in |
| Wall thickness | .156 in |
| Pole sections | 1 (one piece) |
| Set depth | 4 ft |
| Recommended flag size | 8' x 12' |
| Max wind speed with nylon flag | 107 mph |
| Max wind speed with no flag | 157 mph |
| Halyard system | Internal stainless steel wire cable halyard with winch and removable hand crank, behind a flush-mount locking door in a welded reinforced door frame |
| Approximate shipping weight | 238 lb |
| Catalog number | IRW40C81-*** (*** = finish code) |
Wind ratings are from the Concord American catalog for the exposed height above ground.
Choosing the Right 40 ft Model
Concord American offers 8 Independence Series models at 40 ft. They differ in base (butt) diameter, wall thickness and number of sections. A larger base and thicker wall give a higher wind rating:
- IRW40C81 (this model): 8" butt, .156" wall, one piece, 107 mph with flag, about 238 lb
- IRW40C71: 7" butt, .156" wall, one piece, 87 mph with flag, about 230 lb
- IRW40C72: 7" butt, .156" wall, 2 sections, 87 mph with flag, about 230 lb
- IRW40D71: 7" butt, .188" wall, one piece, 98 mph with flag, about 235 lb
- IRW40C82: 8" butt, .156" wall, 2 sections, 107 mph with flag, about 243 lb
- IRW40D81: 8" butt, .188" wall, one piece, 123 mph with flag, about 260 lb
- IRW40D82: 8" butt, .188" wall, 2 sections, 122 mph with flag, about 265 lb
- IRW40D12: 10" butt, .188" wall, 2 sections, 166 mph with flag, about 319 lb
Multi-section poles ship in shorter pieces, which makes delivery easier to residential and limited-access sites. For open areas and coastal or high-wind locations, choose the higher wind rating.
Compare all 41 Independence Series flagpoles »
Standard Components
- Patented heavy-duty gold anodized aluminum ball
- Cast aluminum internal revolving truck with sealed stainless steel bearing assemblies, aluminum spindle, cast brass exit bushing and removable hood
- Complete internal halyard assembly: wire halyard cable assembly, flag arrangement with heavy-duty shock spring assembly, two stainless steel swivel flagsnaps, two neoprene flagsnap covers, patented plastic-coated counterweight and beaded retainer ring assembly
- Stainless steel winch assembly with removable hand crank
- Reinforced aluminum door frame welded into the door opening
- Flush mount access door with lock and keys
- Spun aluminum FC-11 flash collar
- Galvanized 16-gauge corrugated steel ground sleeve with steel grounding spike
Finish Options
- Satin (SAT): brushed natural aluminum
- Clear Anodized (ACL): hard protective coating that keeps the aluminum look
- Dark Bronze Anodized (ADB)
- Black Anodized (ABL)
- Bronze Tone Powder Coat (BZT)
- Black Powder Coat (BLK)
- White Powder Coat (WHT)
- Clear Powder Coat (CLR)
Available Options
- Cast aluminum sealed-bearing gold powder-coated ball and truck (8", 10" or 12" ball) in place of the standard truck and ball
- Cast aluminum FC-11 flash collar in place of the spun collar
- Shoe base for surface mounting
- Flagpole lighting
Ask us about any of these options when you request your quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size flag does this pole fly?
The recommended flag size for the IRW40C81 is 8' x 12'.
How is it installed?
The pole sets 4 ft into a concrete foundation using the included galvanized steel ground sleeve, for a total length of 44 ft. A shoe base for surface mounting is available as an option.
How does it ship?
The IRW40C81 ships by truck freight in one piece, with an approximate shipping weight of 238 lb. A $250 freight deposit is charged at checkout and applied to the actual freight cost.
How is the flag raised and lowered?
Open the locking access door, attach the removable hand crank to the stainless steel winch and turn it to raise or lower the flag on the internal wire cable. Remove the crank and lock the door when you are done.
Why choose an internal winch flagpole?
The wire halyard and winch are hidden inside the pole and locked behind the access door, which prevents flag theft and vandalism, protects the halyard from weather and cutting, and stops it from slapping against the pole in the wind. A wire cable cannot be cut as easily as rope, giving round-the-clock security for the flag.
Is there a warranty?
Concord American backs its aluminum flagpole shafts with a lifetime flagpole shaft warranty, subject to Concord American's warranty terms.
Do you install flagpoles?
Yes. Ameritex Flag & Flagpole installs flagpoles in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country and across Texas. Call 877-598-3524 for an installation quote.
Freight Quote
Prices are subject to change. Freight costs depend on your location, so please email sales@ameritexflags.com with the delivery address and whether it is a commercial, residential or limited-access site, and we'll send you a material and freight quote.
