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Wind Sock Cloth – Standard Size & Specification

1. Material:

• Made from nylon or polyester fabric (synthetic, durable, and lightweight).

• PU or PVC coated for weather resistance.

• UV-stabilized to prevent fading due to sunlight.

• Tear-resistant and water-repellent.

2. Standard Sizes:

• Length: 1.2 meters (4 feet) to 1.8 meters (6 feet) – common sizes.

• Mouth Diameter: 300 mm, 450 mm, or 600 mm depending on application.

• Tail Diameter: Approximately half of the mouth diameter for correct taper (e.g., 600 mm mouth → 300 mm tail).

3. Color:

• Orange or red and white bands (alternating) for high visibility.

• Some industrial models use fluorescent orange for day/night visibility.

4. Mounting:

• Attached to a rotating metal frame or ring for 360° wind direction indication.

• Typically fitted with eyelets or stitched loops for mounting.

5. Usage Standards:

• ICAO Annex 14 and DGCA (India) guidelines recommend visibility from at least 150 meters.

• Designed to show both wind direction and relative wind speed.

• Reflective bands for night visibility (1 inch, 2inch refletive tapes)

• Double-stitched seams for durability.

• Can be custom-sized for industrial or aviation purposes.