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Adjustable-Height Tripods


11 lb. Maximum Load Capacity	150 lb. Maximum Load Capacity

11 lb. Maximum Load Capacity—11-lb. maximum load capacity tripods have an open head for use with optical and laser plumb instruments. The pointed feet provide stability on grass, gravel, and dirt.

150 lb. Maximum Load Capacity—150-lb. maximum load capacity tripods can be staked through the holes in the footplates.

Max. Load Cap., lb.	Ht.	Head Dia.	Material	Color	Mount Type	Thread Size	No. of Mounting Holes	Mounting Fasteners Included	Features		Each
11	42" to 65"	5"	Aluminum	—	Threaded Stud	5/8"-11	—	No	Open Head, Pointed Feet with Rubber Pads	8973A81	0000000
150	33 1/2" to 70"	6"	Powder-Coated Aluminum	Black	Threaded Hole	1/4"-20, 5/16"-18	4, 12	Yes	4" Dia. Self-Leveling Footplates with 5/8" Hole	1425A7	00000000

Any-Angle Adjustable-Height Tripods Tripods

The head rotates 360° and tilts up and down.

			Head
Max. Load Cap., lb.	Ht.	Tilt Range of Motion	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Color	Mount Type	Thread Size	Features	Includes		Each
9	11" to 58"	165°	2 1/2"	2 1/4"	Anodized Aluminum	Black	Threaded Stud	1/4"-20	Quick-Release Attachment Plate	Storage Case	1425A5	0000000

Ball-Grip Head Adapters for Adjustable-Height Positioning Stands

Mount components of Ball-Grip Positioning Arms to the top of a positioning stand or tripod.

	Ball		Base
Max. Load Cap., lb.	Dia.	Material	Dia.	Material	Mount Type	Thread Size	No. of Mounting Holes	Mounting Hole Dia.	Mounting Fasteners Included	Includes		Each
10	1 1/2"	Rubber	2 1/2"	Powder-Coated Aluminum	Threaded Stud, Screw On	1/4"-20	7	7/32"	No	Removable Threaded Stud	5031T55	000000

Long-Distance Sight Level Sets


	With Angle Indicator

In addition to the instrument, you get a leveling rod and tripod. Commonly seen in the hands of surveyors, sight levels rotate 360° to find horizontal level when grading for elevation.

Angle Indicator—Level set with angle indicator tilts up and down to determine incline and can be set to use only as a level. It has three leveling screws to adjust line of sight. Also called a transit level.

				Horiz. Angle Measuring		Vert. Angle Measuring					Mounting Thread
Magnification	Leveling and Aligning Accuracy	Laser Distance Range, ft.	Features	Range	Graduations	Range	Graduations	Lg.	Leveling Rod Lg.	Tripod Ht.	Size	Gender	Material		Each
26X	-1/16" to 1/16" @ 100 ft.	0 to 300	—	0° to 360°	1°	—	—	5 1/2"	30" to 96"	38" to 63"	5/8"-11	Female	Aluminum	1926A57	0000000
22X	-3/16" to 3/16" @ 100 ft.	0 to 200	Angle Indicator	0° to 360°	1°	0° to 45°	1°	12"	36" to 156"	38" to 60"	5/8"-11	Female	Aluminum	1926A31	000000

Tripod Easels

Aluminum

Flip Chart Bar—Easels with a flip chart bar allow you to hang pads from the top of the easel to use them as flip charts.

Telescoping Legs—Easels with telescoping legs adjust for floor or tabletop use.

Material	Ht.	Mount Type	Features		Each
Aluminum	35" to 66"	Freestanding	Adjustable-Height Paper Pad Holders, Flip Chart Bar, Telescoping Legs	5930T14	000000
Aluminum	40" to 73"	Freestanding	Adjustable-Height Paper Pad Holders, Flip Chart Bar, Telescoping Legs	5930T18	000000

Freestanding Pipe Vises


Chain Style	Yoke Style

Set up the tripod wherever you need to hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading.

Chain Style—Chain style vises have jaws on the base. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws.

Yoke Style—Yoke style vises have top and bottom jaws—turn the handle to clamp the object between them. They have a hinged side opening with a locking latch. You can reverse the yoke to open on the left or right. Yoke style is not recommended for plastic pipe.

			Jaw
	For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Base Material	Features		Each
Chain Style



		1/8 to 6	13/32" to 6 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Aluminum	—	5340A2	0000000


		1/8 to 12	13/32" to 12 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Aluminum	Steel	Leveling Leg	5340A11	000000


		Yoke Style



				1/8 to 2 1/2	13/32" to 2 7/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Aluminum	—	5340A1	000000

Freestanding Pipe Vises for Clean Rooms

Keep clean rooms free of contaminants. These vises have rubber-covered jaws that prevent metal-to-metal contact and a plastic-encased chain that seals in lubrication. Set up the tripod to hold pipe, tubing, and conduit for cutting and threading. Crank the handle to tighten the chain, securing the object against the jaws on the base.

			Jaw
	For Pipe Size	For Dia.	Material	Texture	Body Material	Base Material		Each
Chain Style



		1/8 to 6	13/32" to 6 5/8"	410 Stainless Steel, Rubber-Coated 410 Stainless Steel	Serrated/Smooth	Iron	Aluminum	5340A3	0000000

Build-Your-Own Tripod Material Support Stands

Create a stand with interchangeable attachments for versatility.

Supports

Tripod Stand

Wheel Support

Supports slide onto the internal tube of stands for a quick setup and secure fit.

	For OD
	Min.	Max.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Wheel Dia.	No. of Wheels Included	Material		Each
Tripod Stand







				Wheel Support

				3/8"	12"	2,000	4"	2	Aluminum	8732T232	0000000