Shroud protection
WindBands keep concealment shrouds on the tower.
A WindBand is a reusable, RF transparent band that wraps a shroud and holds it on when fasteners loosen or fail. Three on a typical 10 ft shroud hold over 3,900 lbs, and each one comes off and goes back on in about a minute.
Why WindBands
Aging shrouds crack, loosen and blow off
Keep shrouds in place
Missing fasteners load the ones that are left. In modest wind a loose shroud can come off completely, and it rarely survives the fall.
Cut risk and liability
Towers stand near offices, schools, parks, roads and parking lots. Securing shrouds before a failure protects people and property below.
Save crane time on every visit
The crane is the expensive part. WindBands come off and go back on in about a minute, so every service visit takes less crew and crane time.
Features
Built to stay on the tower, and come off when you need it to
3,900+ lbs of holding strength
Three WindBands hold a typical 10 ft shroud even with missing fasteners or cracks, so a loose shroud never becomes a falling one.
Designed for 90+ mph winds
Shrouds stay secured through storms, so sites see fewer emergency repairs.
Under 5 minute install
The Lasso Loop sets each band from one spot with no circling the tower, so crews spend less time in the air.
About 1 minute to reinstall
Bands come off for service and go right back on, so there is no re-taping after any visit.
Indefinitely reusable
Bought once and reused on every visit, so the cost per tower drops every year they stay up.
RF transparent
Every component is RF transparent, so bands go wherever the shroud needs them without affecting the signal.
UV protected components
Designed for a 10+ year service life outdoors, so the hardware is not replaced every few years.
Fits 18 to 100 in towers
Three sizes cover most concealment towers, so one product works across a whole portfolio. Paintable to match the tower.
WindBands vs. the hurricane tape solution
Stronger, faster and reusable
The hurricane tape solution is pallet strapping and a buckle, hurricane tape wrapped by moving the bucket around the tower several times, then spray adhesive. It is redone on every service visit and repaired whenever it fails.
| Category | Hurricane tape solution | WindBands |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | About 135 lbs, where the strapping buckle fails in pull tests | 3,900+ lbs on a typical 10 ft shroud with 3 WindBands |
| Installation | Bucket circles the tower several times to wrap the tape | No circling. The Lasso Loop sets each band from one spot |
| Speed | Slow, tower must be dry, redone every visit | Under 5 min first install, about 1 min to reinstall |
| Reuse | Single use, cut off at every visit | Reusable indefinitely |
| Durability | Poor weather resistance, adhesion fails when damp or dirty | UV resistant, designed for 10+ years |
| 5 year cost per tower | $16,500 | $4,088 |
5 year cost includes materials, crew and crane time: 4 shrouds, 3 WindBands per shroud, 2 visits a year, $200/hr crew, $300/hr crane. Cost comparison (PDF) · Feature comparison (PDF)
ROI calculator
What would WindBands save your sites?
The savings are in crane and crew time, not the tape. Change any number to see your own.
Assumes 3 WindBands per shroud. Hurricane tape: 12 min and $37.50 of material per band, every visit. WindBand: 2 min per band, $174 once.
Savings over 5 years
$12,412
Pays for itself after 2 service visits.
Turn this into a parts listSizing
Which WindBand, and how many?
Pick the size by tower diameter. Use 2 WindBands per shroud under 8 ft, 3 for 8 to 12 ft, and 4 for over 12 to 16 ft. Not sure of a measurement? Send us your tower drawings.
| Tower diameter | WindBand | Lasso Loop (1 per site) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 50 in (46 to 127 cm) | WindBand 50 P/N 110757 · $174 | Lasso Loop 50 P/N 110801 · $24.75 |
| Over 50 to 70 in (127 to 178 cm) | WindBand 70 P/N 110758 · $199 | Lasso Loop 70 P/N 110809 · $27.55 |
| Over 70 to 100 in (178 to 254 cm) | WindBand 100 P/N 110847 · $239 | Lasso Loop 100 P/N 110873 · $29.75 |
| Recommended with every order: Installation Toolkit · P/N 110759 · $109 | ||
In the box and recommended
What's included
WindBand
Sized to your tower diameter range.
Strap Hooks
Keep each WindBand positioned on the shroud.
Documentation
Weatherproof placard for the tower base, step-by-step instructions and QR links to the videos.
RecommendedLasso Loop
Matched to each WindBand size so the crew sets bands without circling the tower. One per site; it stays installed for future visits.
RecommendedInstallation Toolkit
Every WindBand installation component in one case, reused from site to site.
Specifications
WindBand specs
| Tower type | Concealed array monopole with sectional shrouds |
|---|---|
| Shroud type | Sectional composite, fiberglass and polymer shrouds |
| Tower diameter | 18 to 100 in (46 to 254 cm) in three sizes |
| Wind rating | Designed for 90+ mph wind speeds |
| Ultimate strength | Over 3,900 lbs (1,770 kg) for a typical 10 ft shroud |
| Materials | Strap: polyester webbing. Cam buckle and strap keepers (3): black acetal. Main buckle and D-ring: UV-resistant white polycarbonate (2026+) or UV-resistant black acetal (pre-2026). All components RF transparent and UV protected. |
| Painting | Can be painted with water-based acrylic paint to match the tower. See the User Guide, page 7. |
| Reuse | After initial sizing, removed and reattached in about a minute, indefinitely |
| Placement | 2, 3 or 4 WindBands per shroud |
Resources
Docs and videos for the crew
Product Data Sheet
4 pages · PDF
User Guide
7 pages · PDF
Reinstallation Guide
1 page · PDF
Video List
1 page · PDF
WindBand overview
What WindBands do and how they hold the shroud
Initial installation
Under 5 minutes per WindBand
Removal and reinstallation
About 1 minute per WindBand
FAQ
WindBand questions
How strong are WindBands?
Over 3,900 lbs (1,770 kg) ultimate strength for a typical 10 ft shroud with 3 WindBands, designed for 90+ mph winds.
Which towers and shrouds do they fit?
Sectional composite, fiberglass and polymer shrouds on concealment monopoles from 18 to 100 in (46 to 254 cm) in diameter.
How many WindBands does each shroud need?
2 for shrouds under 8 ft, 3 for 8 to 12 ft, 4 for over 12 to 16 ft.
Do WindBands block the signal?
No. Every component is RF transparent.
Can they be painted to match the tower?
Yes, with water-based acrylic paint. See page 7 of the User Guide.
Why not use the hurricane tape solution?
Strapping, a buckle, tape and spray adhesive have to be redone every visit, the bucket has to circle the tower, and the buckle fails at about 135 lbs. WindBands are reusable and cost about $4,088 per tower over 5 years vs. $16,500 for tape, mostly in saved crane time.
Disclaimer: The WindBand provides supplemental protection for tower shrouds under normal conditions. Performance varies based on installation quality, site conditions and weather severity. Proper installation per the User Guide and compliance with OEM tower specifications are required. Always follow the original tower and shroud manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions. Regular inspection and professional engineering guidance are recommended. 2KR Systems makes no guarantees of protection in all circumstances. IN NO EVENT SHALL 2KR SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. User assumes all risk.