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Metal Adapter and Drift Nest for 1.5-Inch Ball Reflectors I 5 PCS
The metal adapter and magnetic drift nest are positioning accessories for 1.5-inch ball reflectors used with laser trackers. Two configurations are available: a self-tapping holder and a metal magnetic drift nest.The holder uses an M6 self-tapping screw and is specified for paramagnetic materials. It provides a mounting point for the compatible 1.5-inch ball reflector in industrial measurement workflows.The drift nest accepts 1.5-inch spheres and uses double-sided magnets. Its magnetic arrangement supports reflector positioning where a magnetic nest is appropriate for the workpiece or measurement setup.These accessories are intended for laser tracker measurement tasks, including industrial metrology and reflector placement. Select the adapter when an M6 self-tapping mounting method is required, or choose the drift nest for a double-sided magnetic configuration. Benefits Provides a defined mounting point for a compatible ball reflector Supports selection between screw-mounted and magnetic positioning methods Enables reflector placement on compatible paramagnetic materials Applications Laser tracker measurement Industrial metrology Ball reflector positioning
$290.00
SKU: SMR12-1
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Product Highlights
- Compatibility with 1.5-inch ball reflectors supports established laser tracker target formats.
- An M6 self-tapping screw provides a defined attachment method for the holder configuration.
- Compatibility with paramagnetic materials supports reflector placement on suitable workpieces.
- The metal drift nest accepts 1.5-inch spheres for laser tracker measurement setups.
- Double-sided magnets provide magnetic retention on the drift nest configuration.
Overview
This accessory provides a mounting interface for 1.5-inch ball reflectors used in laser tracker measurement. It is intended for industrial metrology teams requiring either a self-tapping holder or a magnetic drift nest.
The two configurations support different placement methods: an M6 self-tapping attachment for paramagnetic materials or a double-sided magnetic nest for compatible 1.5-inch spheres.
Specifications
| Product Type | Metal adapter or magnetic drift nest |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Application | Laser tracker |
| Compatible Sphere Size | 1.5 in |
| Material Compatibility | Paramagnetic materials |
| Screw Type | M6 self-tapping screw |
| Magnet Configuration | Double sided |
| Height | 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Ball Diameter | 1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
| Target Height | 1.5 in |
Features
Compatibility with 1.5-inch ball reflectors supports established laser tracker target formats.
An M6 self-tapping screw provides a defined attachment method for the holder configuration.
Compatibility with paramagnetic materials supports reflector placement on suitable workpieces.
The metal drift nest accepts 1.5-inch spheres for laser tracker measurement setups.
Double-sided magnets provide magnetic retention on the drift nest configuration.
Separate adapter and drift nest options allow procurement teams to select the required mounting method.
Metal construction provides the specified body material for both accessory formats.
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Metricop | Leica Style | Metricop | Metricop |
| Price | $290.00 | $175.00 | $210.00 | $630.00 |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | In stock |
| Prism Type | — | — | Prism | Prism |
| Compatible Brand | — | Leica | — | — |
| Mount / Thread | — | — | 5/8" thread | — |
| Housing Material | Metal | — | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Condition | Pre-owned | New | New | New |
| Delivery Time | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days | 4–7 business days |
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