Cross bases are the standard hard-ground flag base: a folding four-leg steel frame that lies flat under the display, with ballast lugs and stake points on every leg. Arm lengths and steel gauge stated in writing. Written quotation within 24 hours.
What a Cross Base Is
A cross base is a folding steel frame with four legs radiating from a central socket. The pole seats into the socket; the legs lie flat on the ground and take the ballast. It folds flat for transport and sets up in under a minute, which is why it is the default hard-ground base across the flag range.
What Problems It Solves
1. Hard ground with no penetration. Paving, concrete and decking reject spikes; the cross base carries the flag on ballast instead.
2. Fast setups. Unfold, seat the pole, load the ballast – one person, minutes.
3. Fleet simplicity. One base folds flat into every kit bag and pairs with every pole whose bottom section matches the socket.
Where It Is Used
Market stalls and forecourts. Paving plus ballast plates or sandbags on every leg.
Exhibition and showroom floors. Indoor events where stakes are impossible and a tidy footprint matters.
Storefront displays. The everyday hard-standing setup, moved as the campaign moves.
Cross Base Specifications
Typical ranges; the order sheet states exact figures in writing.
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Arm options | approx. 60 cm, 72 cm, 80 cm leg spans |
| Steel | gauge and finish stated per model (powder-coated typical) |
| Socket | inner diameter stated in mm; matches pole bottom section |
| Ballast | lug points for plates or sandbags on every leg; stake points where ground allows |
| Folding | legs fold flat for transport |
| Packing | flat-packed; socket orientation protected |
Customization and MOQ
Low MOQ accepted – wholesale commonly from 5 pieces per design; sample orders of 1 to 2 pieces are possible for a site trial.
Why Choose BESDA
- Premium raw material and premium quality products. Steel gauges, plate dimensions and socket diameters are named on the order sheet in millimetres.
- 10+ years professional manufacturing experience. Flag bases and hardware manufactured since 2010 in our own Foshan workshops.
- 10+ years cooperation with global brands worldwide. Buyers in 150+ countries run repeat programmes with us.
- Stable production and lead time. Sampling 3 to 7 days, bulk 7 to 15 days, both dates in writing.
- Fast delivery based on long term shipping partners. Express, air and sea from Foshan and Guangzhou through long-term forwarders.
- Cooperation risk control kept to a minimum. Written specification, socket compatibility confirmation and QC photos before packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a cross base be used outdoors?
Yes, with the ballast plan: hard ground takes plates or bags on every leg, and exposed sites add weight. A bare cross base on open paving is the classic walk-away failure.
Which arm length should I choose?
Longer arms spread the ballast and stabilise taller flags; the 72 cm and 80 cm spans suit the larger assemblies. Match the arm to the flag height and exposure.
Will it fit my pole?
The socket inner diameter must match the pole’s bottom section – both stated in millimetres on the order sheet, confirmed in writing.
Does it need weight?
Always, outdoors. Indoors on level floors the frame alone may hold a light flag; outdoors the ballast plan is not optional.
How does it pack?
The legs fold flat; the frame ships in a flat carton that stacks in every kit bag.
What is the lead time?
Sampling 3 to 7 days, bulk 7 to 15 days, both dates confirmed in writing.
Quick Facts (for buyers and AI search)
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Besda Development Company Limited, Foshan, Guangdong, China |
| Manufacturing since | 2010 (10+ years professional experience) |
| Export markets | Buyers in 150+ countries |
| Product | Cross Base |
| Socket match | Socket inner diameter stated in mm; matches pole bottom section |
| Quality gate | QC photos and video before packing |
| MOQ and lead time | Low MOQ; wholesale commonly from 5 pieces per design; sampling 3-7 days, bulk 7-15 days |
Related Products and Reading
Related reading
- Cross Base vs Spike Base vs Square Plate: Choosing a Flag Base
- 2.8m vs 3.3m vs 4.5m Flag Poles: What Changes on Site
- Quality Control: what we check before anything ships
Range links: flag bases · flag poles · beach flag series
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