Stanchions are the upper portion of suspension fork legs, which are rigidly connected to the fork crown and stay still as the lower portion (sliders) move up and down absorbing bumps in the terrain Stanchions are made from chromed steel (heavy but strong and friction free) or aluminium (coated with Teflon or some other material to prevent friction) Stanchions are either cold press fitted into the crowns, bonded or held in place by bolts Of these options, bolts are the best as they allow replacement of a stanchion if damaged, then cold press fitting as it is light and strong Bonding has not been very sucessful and most manufacturers have abandoned this method
the stabilizing struts between the basket, the burner mount and the load cables On some balloons the stanchions are actually load-bearing elements; on others they simply act as stiff or slightly flexible guides for the actual load-bearing elements and connections from envelope sensors to the instrument console Also referred to as "burner supports", or more generically, "supports"
A stanchion is a pole or bar that stands upright and is used as a support. a strong upright bar used to support something (estanchon, from estance; STANCE)
Wood (usually mahogany or teak) deck support that transfers the compression forces from the mast to the hull Also serves as the mounting platform for the centerboard winch and wooden spinnaker halyard cleats
The wood side rails that connect the brush bow to the runners and the handlebar to the sled The stanchions usually take a pretty good beating so we keep a good supply of spares on hand see The Anatomy of a Dog Sled