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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	0000000	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	000000	00000000

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 2 1/2	13/32" to 2 7/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Steel	—	000000	0000000


		1/8 to 6	13/32" to 6 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Iron	Aluminum	—	000000	000000
		1/8 to 12	13/32" to 12 5/8"	Steel	Serrated	Aluminum	Steel	Leveling Leg	0000000	000000


		Yoke Style



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

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	000000	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	0000000	000000

Build-Your-Own Tripod Material Support Stands


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E

Create a stand with interchangeable attachments for versatility.

Supports


Tripod Stand Roller Support	Tripod Stand V-Style Support	Tripod Stand Wheel Support

Roller Support—For roller supports, remove the stand's internal tube and mount them directly to the stand to prevent instability.

V-Style Support—Tripod v-style supports slide onto the internal tube of stands.

Wheel Support—Tripod wheel supports slide onto the internal tube of stands.

			For OD				Roller		Arm
	For Style	Overall Ht. with Stand	Min.	Max.	Between Frame Wd.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Dia.	Material	Lg.	Wd.	Wheel Dia.	No. of Wheels Included	Material	Includes		Each
Tripod Stand







				Roller Support

				A C	25" to 33" 29" to 43"	1/8"	10"	10"	2,000	2"	Steel	—	—	—	—	Steel	—	00000000	0000000


				B D	25" to 33" 29" to 43"	1/8"	10"	10"	2,000	2"	Steel	—	—	—	—	Steel	—	0000000	000000




						V-Style Support

						A B C D	21" to 36" 28" to 49" 21" to 36" 28" to 49"	1/8"	36"	—	2,000	—	—	4"	3"	—	—	Steel	—	0000000	00000


						A B C D	21" to 36" 28" to 49" 21" to 36" 28" to 49"	1/8"	36"	—	2,000	—	—	4"	3"	—	—	Steel	V-Style Attachment	00000000	000000




								Wheel Support

								A B C D	21" to 36" 28" to 49" 21" to 36" 28" to 49"	1 1/4"	24"	—	2,000	—	—	—	—	4"	2	Stainless Steel	—	0000000	000000


								A B C D E	21" to 36" 28" to 49" 21" to 36" 28" to 49"	1 1/4"	24"	—	2,000	—	—	—	—	4"	2	Aluminum	—	0000000	000000
								A B C D	21" to 36" 28" to 49" 21" to 36" 28" to 49"	1 1/2"	24"	—	1,000	—	—	—	—	4"	2	Phenolic	—	00000000	000000

Stands


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E

				Base
	Style	Ht.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Features		Each
Tripod Stand



		A	18" to 27"	2,000	15 1/2"	15 1/2"	Steel	—	00000000	0000000


		A	28" to 49"	1,000	22"	22"	Steel	—	00000000	000000
		B	29" to 41"	2,000	22"	23"	Steel	—	0000000	000000
		C	20" to 28"	2,000	15 1/2"	15 1/2"	Steel	Folding Legs	00000000	000000
		D	28" to 43"	2,000	21 1/2"	22"	Steel	Folding Legs	0000000	00000
		E	21" to 36"	1,000	15 1/2"	15 1/2"	Steel	Folding Legs	00000000	000000

Attachments


Tripod Stand Ball-Transfer Support	Tripod Stand V-Style Support

Attachments slide onto the arms of the V-style support.

	For OD
	Min.	Max.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Ball Dia.	Material	Mounting Fasteners Included	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Tripod Stand







				Ball-Transfer Support

				3/8"	12"	1,000	1 1/2"	Steel	Yes	2	0000000	0000000


				3/8"	12"	1,000	1 1/2"	Stainless Steel	Yes	2	0000000	000000




						V-Style Support

						1/8"	36"	2,000	—	Stainless Steel	Yes	1	0000000	00000

Flexible-Leg Tripods

Bend and wrap the legs around almost anything while keeping a level mounting surface. Rubber rings around each section prevent slipping. These tripods can also be used like a traditional tripod.

Max. Load Cap., lb.	Ht.	Head Dia.	Leg Dia.	Material	Color	Mount Type	Thread Size		Each
5	3 1/2" to 10"	2"	2"	Plastic	Black	Threaded Stud	1/4"-20	0000000	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	000000	0000000

Material Support Stands


Style B	Style G

Roller Support—Rollers support and help guide material into machinery.

Ball-Transfer Support—Ball transfers allow movement in any direction so you can turn material without lifting it. Feet have mounting holes for floor mounting.

						Roller		Ball			Base
	Style	Between Frame Wd.	Ht.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Top Rail Wd.	Dia.	Material	Dia.	Spacing	Material	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Mounting Fasteners Included	Mounting Hole Dia.		Each
Roller Support







				Tripod Stand

				B	16"	23" to 39"	300	—	2"	Steel	—	—	—	21 3/8"	24 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	000000	0000000


				B	16"	28" to 50"	300	—	2"	Steel	—	—	—	21 3/8"	24 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	000000	000000


				Ball-Transfer Support







								Tripod Stand

								G	—	28" to 48"	200	18"	—	—	1"	2"	Steel	21 3/8"	24 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	000000	000000

Threaded Mounting Plates for Any-Which-Way Positioning Arms

Add a mounting surface to an any-which-way positioning arm.

	Threaded Mounting Holes		Unthreaded Mounting Holes
	No. of	Thread Size	No. of	Dia.	Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Mounting Hole Style	Mounting Fasteners Included	Material	Appearance		Each
4" Lg. × 4" Wd. × 0.38" Thk.



		1	1/4"-20	4	0.225"	1 1/2"; 1 3/16"	Straight	No	Aluminum	Dull	0000000	000000


		1	1/4"-20	4	0.406"	2"; 1 1/2"	Straight	No	Aluminum	Dull	0000000	00000
		1	3/8"-16	4	0.225"	1 1/2"; 1 3/16"	Straight	No	Aluminum	Dull	0000000	00000
		1	3/8"-16	4	0.562"	2 1/2"; 2"	Straight	No	Aluminum	Dull	0000000	00000

Material Support Stands for Pipe


Style A	Style B	Style C

Cradle pipe and bar stock while machining. V-style roller support stands provide smooth material feeding for long, thin objects.

Gas Charged Cylinder—Stands with a gas-charged cylinder give you smooth and controlled movement as you adjust the height of the stand. They also handle heavy loads.

					Roller		Base
	Style	For Max. OD	Ht.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Dia.	Material	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Mounting Fasteners Included	Mounting Hole Dia.	Features		Each
Roller Support, V-Style Support







				Tripod Stand

				A	4"	25 3/4" to 38"	400	2"	Steel	21 3/8"	24 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	—	0000000	0000000




						Pedestal Stand

						B	17"	22" to 32"	500	2"	Steel	17"	17"	Steel	—	—	—	00000000	000000


						B	17"	26 1/2" to 43 1/2"	500	2"	Steel	17"	17"	Steel	—	—	—	00000000	000000
						C	19 1/4"	23" to 38 1/2"	1,750	2"	Steel	19 1/4"	19 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	—	00000000	000000
						C	19 1/4"	26" to 36"	1,750	2"	Steel	19 1/4"	19 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	Gas Charged Cylinder	00000000	000000
						C	19 1/4"	27" to 42"	1,750	2"	Steel	19 1/4"	19 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	—	00000000	000000
						C	19 1/4"	33" to 43"	1,750	2"	Steel	19 1/4"	19 1/4"	Steel	No	3/8"	Gas Charged Cylinder	00000000	000000