Choosing Windsock Hardware (Australia Edition 🇦🇺)

If you’re setting up a windsock for the first time in Australia, you’ll need a frame and a pole to mount it on. Choosing the right setup might feel a bit overwhelming, but once you understand a few basics—like your sock and hoop diameter—it becomes a breeze.

Where Are You Installing It?

The type of windsock hardware you need depends on the site. For smaller locations like a rural property, firing range, local beach, surf club, or small airstrip, a compact sock on a short pole may be all you need.

For larger industrial sites—like a mine site in WA, a refinery in Queensland, or any area where gas or chemical leaks are a possibility—you’ll want to mount the windsock up high and make sure it’s visible from a greater distance. That means opting for a larger windsock and a more durable frame. See our mining windsocks here

Visibility Guidelines (Metric)

Here’s a quick reference for choosing your windsock diameter based on how far away you want it to be visible:

Windsock Frame Options

🔸 Single Hoop Frames

A single hoop frame has just one hoop, like in the photo below:

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These are simple to install, cost-effective, and work well in most locations. If you ever need to replace the sock, it’s easy—just match the hoop diameter and you’re good to go.

Best for:

• Recreational sites (e.g. footy ovals, tennis courts, surf clubs)

• Farm properties - See our farm windsocks 

• Small airstrips - See our airstrip windsocks 

🔸 Double Hoop or Cage Frames

A double hoop frame (also called a cage or extended frame) includes two hoops connected by spokes. This design keeps the mouth of the sock open and responsive to even slight wind gusts. It’s especially useful on high-wind or critical safety sites.

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These frames also help prevent the sock from wrapping around the pole, which can happen if the swivel jams or stiffens.

Drawbacks?

• More expensive

• Requires custom sizing when replacing the sock (you’ll need to measure both hoop diameters and the distance between them)

Best for:

• Mining operations - see our Mining and Oilfield  windsocks 

• Oil & gas sites  

• Chemical plants - see our Industrial windsocks 

• Remote or hazardous environments

Need Help?

If you're unsure what hardware you need, feel free to get in touch. We supply across Australia and are happy to help you choose the right setup for your location.

📧 email us at info@custom-windsocks.com

Let’s get your site windsock-ready—no matter where you are in Oz! 🇦🇺