Ball-Grip Positioning Arms
Ball-and-socket connections allow 360° positioning. Choose a complete arm or select a base, connectors, and a plate, grip, holder, or tray to build a complete arm.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Rotating and rotating/tilting complete arms have handles to lock joints into position. For the rotating/tilting complete arm, mount the base to a bench or wall and secure the object you want to position to the attaching end.
Any-which-way complete arm bends and stays in position. It does not have a ball; a screw-on base (sold separately) must be secured to the attaching end to attach to a connector.
To see the product in motion, click on a part number.
Base | Attaching End | |||||||||||||||
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| Mount. Location | Max. Projection | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Mount. Fasteners Included | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | No. of Mount. Holes | Mount Hole Dia. | Plate Dia. | Mount. Hole Dia. | Each | |
Rotating/Tilting | ||||||||||||||||
| Bench, Wall | 7 1/4" | __ | __ | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | __ | No | 2 7/16" | __ | __ | 7 | 3/16" | 2 7/16" | 3/16" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rotating with Ball | ||||||||||||||||
| Wall | 9 1/4" | 9" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | No | __ | 4 3/4" | 3 7/8" | 6 | 11/32" | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Extended-Reach Rotating with Ball | ||||||||||||||||
| Wall | 15 1/4" | 11 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | No | __ | 4 3/4" | 3 7/8" | 6 | 11/32" | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rotating/Tilting with Ball | ||||||||||||||||
| Bench, Wall | 14 1/2" | 14 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | No | __ | 3 7/16" | 3 7/16" | 4 | 11/32" | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Any-Which-Way | ||||||||||||||||
| Bench, Wall | __ | 7 3/8" | __ | 1 | Plastic | __ | No | 2 1/2" | __ | __ | 4 | 13/64" | 2 1/2" | 13/64" | 00000000 | 00000 |
with 1 1/4"
Max. Opening
with 1 1/2"
Max. Opening
Clamp-on pipe-mount base with 1 1/2" max. opening has a handle to quickly grip and release pipes.
Max. Opening | Base | ||||||||||
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| Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Lg. | Wd. | Each | |
Pipe Mount | |||||||||||
| 1 1/4" | __ | __ | 3" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | 2 3/8" | 7/8" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | __ | __ | 4 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Plastic | Rubber | __ | 1 7/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 1/2" | __ | __ | 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | 4" | 2 1/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Rectangular Bar Mount | |||||||||||
| __ | 1 27/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | 3 1/8" | 1 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 |
Mount. Holes | |||||||||||
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| Mount. Location | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Base Dia. | No. of | Pipe Size  | Thread Type | Each | |
| Pipe | 3 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Aluminum | Rubber | 1 1/4" | 1 | 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 000000 |
For T-Slot Rail Ht. | |||||||||||
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| Mount. Location | Single | Double, Quad | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Base Dia. | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| T-Slot Rail | 1", 30mm, 1 1/2", 40mm, 45mm | 2", 60mm, 3", 80mm, 90mm | 2 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Steel | Rubber | 1 1/2" | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Mount. Location | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Base Dia. | Each | |
| Bench, Wall | 2 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 0.5 | Aluminum | Rubber | 2 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Mount. Location | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Base Dia. | Each | |
| Bench, Wall | 1 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Aluminum | Rubber | 3 3/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Adhesive base includes an adhesive pad.
Base | |||||||||
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| Mount. Location | Ht. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Lg. | Wd. | Each | |
| Bench, Wall | 3" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Plastic | Rubber | 5 1/2" | 7 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Swivel connector swivels to position both halves of the connector independently. With separate handles, you can lock one joint while positioning the other joint.
| Lg. | For Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Each | |
| 6" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
Reducing connector joins components with a 1 1/2" dia. ball to those with a 1" dia. ball. It has handles to lock joints into position.
| Lg. | For Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Each | |
| 5 1/4" | 1"; 1 1/2" | 1 | Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
Mount. | ||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | |
| 6 1/4" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | No | 20 | 7/32" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Hand-held device grips adjust for a secure hold. The hand-held device grips with 1" dia. ball require a reducing connector to mount to components with a 1 1/2" dia. ball.
Tablet and laptop holder has a spring-loaded adjustment to fit most tablets and compact laptops. In addition to a universal AMPS mounting hole pattern, it has a VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard mounting hole pattern. It does not have a ball; affix a screw-on base (sold separately) to attach to a connector.
Mount. | |||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Fasteners Included | Hole Pattern Compatibility | Each | |
| 6" | 8 9/16"-11 1/8" | 3 | Plastic | Yes | AMPS, VESA 75 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Flat-panel monitor mounting plate has a VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard mounting hole pattern.
Mount. | ||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Ball Material | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Pattern Compatibility | Each | |
| 4 3/4" | 4 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 3 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Rubber | No | 14 | VESA 100, VESA 75 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Magnetic tray keeps fasteners and other small steel items in place. It does not have a ball; affix a screw-on base (sold separately) to attach to a connector.
Mount. | |||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | For Ball Dia. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | |
| 10" | 13" | 1 1/2" | 1 | Plastic | No | 4 | 11/64" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Scanner gun holder has rubber fins to grip your scanner gun. The bottom is open to scan items without removing the scanner from the holder. It has a universal AMPS mounting hole pattern, but does not have a ball; affix a screw-on base (sold separately) to attach to a connector.
Opening | Mount. | |||||||||
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| Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Fasteners Included | Hole Pattern Compatibility | Features | Each | |
| 5" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/8" | 3 | Plastic | Yes | AMPS | Open Bottom, Rubber Fins | 00000000 | 000000 |
Heavy Duty Ball-Grip Positioning Arms
With strength for higher load capacities than other ball-grip positioning arms, these arms have a heavy duty construction. Ball-and-socket connections allow 360° positioning. The base, connectors, and links are hollow for routing wires, cables, and small hoses. Select a base, connectors, link, and plate or mount to build a complete arm.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Base is for use with straight and tee connectors.
For T-Slot Rail | ||||||||||
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| Ht. | Style | Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 1", 1 1/2" | Single | 2 1/2" | 7/8" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Straight connector is for use with straight links.
| Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
| 2" | 7/8" | 2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tee connector is designed to work with a tee link to create two branches from one base.
| Tilt Range of Motion | Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
| 180° | 2" | 1" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 2 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 4 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 6 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 8 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 12 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
| 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 4 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Dia. | ID | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Includes | Each | |
| 1 3/8" | 5/8" | 6 3/4"-10 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Adjustable Handle | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Blank mounting plate allows you to drill custom mounting holes.
| Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 4 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Machine vision camera mounting plates come with mounting hole patterns for specific brand cameras.
Mount. | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Fasteners Included | Hole Pattern Compatibility | Each | |
| 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | Cognex In-Sight 2000 Cognex In-Sight 8000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | Cognex Dataman 300 Cognex Dataman 302 Cognex Dataman 360 Cognex Dataman 470 Cognex Dataman 474 Cognex Dataman 70 Cognex In-Sight 7000 Cognex In-Sight 7800 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | Smart Vision ODS75 Smart Vision ODSW75 Smart Vision S75 Smart Vision SC75 Smart Vision SW75 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | BOA Cognex Checker 100 Cognex In-Sight 5000 DALSA DVT Legend 500 Dataman 100/200 Keyence IV-500/150/2000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Flat-panel monitor mounting plate has a VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard mounting hole pattern.
Mount. | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Fasteners Included | Hole Pattern Compatibility | Each | |
| 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | Yes | VESA 100, VESA 75 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Sensor mounts are threaded for sensors. They have sight holes so you can view indicator lights.
Start/stop switch mount attaches a switch to a machine.
| For Sensor/Switch OD, mm | Dia. | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
| 30 | 3 1/2" | 3 3/4" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air Connection | |||||||||||
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| Dia. | Lg. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Mounting Hole Pipe Size (Mounting Hole Thread Type) | Mounting Hole Screw Size | Each | |
| 1 1/4" | 3 1/16" | 35 | Anodized Aluminum | Blue | 1/2 | BSPP | Female | 1/4 (BSPP); 3/8 (BSPP); 1/2 (BSPP) | M8 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Locking handle can be used with straight and tee connectors to lock joints in place to restrict movement.
Mount. Stud | ||||||
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| Lg. | Material | Color | Thread Size | Lg. | Each | |
| 2" | Steel | Black | 10-24 | 1" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Suspension Arms for Enclosures
 All Components Sold Separately |  Example Configuration |
 Example Configuration |
Hang your human-machine interface and swivel it around to save floor space and comfortably access touch screens, buttons, and other operating equipment. These suspension arms have already-drilled mounting holes that match our HMI enclosures. Route wire from your HMI components to a machine through a hole that runs through the entire arm. To prevent them from swinging too far and hitting people and equipment, locking pins let you restrict how far these arms rotate. Brakes lock their position into place.
Customize a system for your application—you can create hundreds of different variations. A complete suspension arm requires at least a base, a tube, and a mount. Add components to extend your arm up to 80” from the base and expand its range of motion. Arms without a connector support up to 180 lbs. Those with a connector support up to 135 lbs., but the load it can hold decreases by 2 lbs. for every 1” over 40” from the base.
Bases mount your arm to a surface. Wall bases mount to a wall, the side of a machine, or another vertical surface. Bench-top bases mount to horizontal surfaces, such as the top of a machine.
Tubes extend your arm’s reach.
Connectors join tubes. Those that rotate create a joint that swivels.
Mounts connect your arm to an enclosure.
Adapters tilt your enclosure for an improved view of and access to your HMI components.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Tube | Mounting Plate | |||||||||||
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| Rotation Range of Motion | Height | Width | Height | Length | Width | Hole Diameter | Material | Color | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Each | |
Wall Mount | ||||||||||||
| 230° | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 10" | 7 1/8" | 5 5/8" | 0.389" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Bench Top | ||||||||||||
| 310° | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 7 1/4" | 7 3/4" | 5 3/4" | 0.433" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Brake, Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tube | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Height | Width | Material | Color | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Each | |
| 8" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 20" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 30" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 39" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Tube | ||||||||||||
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| Adjustability | Height | Width | Height | Width | Depth | Material | Color | Mounting Fasteners Included | Rotation Range of Motion | Features | Each | |
90° Angle | ||||||||||||
| __ | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 5 1/8" | 3 1/4" | 5 1/8" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | __ | Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Ascending S | ||||||||||||
| Rotate | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 11 1/2" | 5 3/8" | 6" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | 310° | Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 000000 |
Descending S | ||||||||||||
| Rotate | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 12 3/8" | 5 3/8" | 6" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | 310° | Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Tube | ||||||||||||
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| Rotation Range of Motion | Height | Width | Diameter | Height | Width | Depth | Material | Color | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Each | |
Straight | ||||||||||||
| 360° | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 5" | __ | __ | 2 5/8" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Brake, Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 0000000 |
90° Angle | ||||||||||||
| 320° | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | __ | 5 7/8" | 5 1/8" | 5 1/2" | Powder-Coated Aluminum | White | Yes | Brake, Cable Routing Hole, Locking Pins, Swivels | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Adjustability | Maximum Incline | Diameter | Width | Depth | Material | Color | Cover Material | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Each | |
| Tilt | 45° | 6 3/8" | 10" | 4 1/4" | Aluminum | Black | Rubber | Yes | Brakes, Cable Routing Hole | 0000000 | 0000000 |