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Metal Drift Nest for 1.5-Inch Ball Reflector I 5 PCS
The JEOC metal drift nest is a magnetic holder designed for a 1.5-inch ball reflector or sphere. Its double-sided magnet configuration supports attachment to suitable magnetic surfaces.The holder provides a dedicated seating point for the reflector during measurement work. The required prism constant, reflector coating and instrument compatibility depend on the ball reflector used with it and are not specified for the drift nest.This accessory is intended for professional surveying and other workflows that use 1.5-inch spherical reflectors. Confirm the reflector diameter and suitability of the mounting surface before ordering. Benefits Provides a defined holder for positioning a compatible spherical reflector. Magnetic attachment can reduce the need for a separate threaded mounting point where the surface is suitable. Applications Holding a 1.5-inch ball reflector during professional measurement work Magnetic placement of spherical reflectors on suitable surfaces
$275.00
SKU: SMR12
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Product Highlights
- The 1.5-inch format accepts ball reflectors and spheres of the confirmed diameter.
- Double-sided magnets support attachment from either magnetic face where the working surface is suitable.
- Metal construction provides the structural body for seating the reflector.
- The dedicated drift-nest format provides a defined holder for spherical reflector placement.
Overview
The metal drift nest is a holder for 1.5-inch ball reflectors and spheres. It is intended for professional measurement workflows requiring a reflector seat that can attach to suitable magnetic surfaces.
Its double-sided magnet configuration supports flexible placement, while the metal body forms the reflector holder.
Specifications
| Product Type | Drift nest |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Magnet Configuration | Double-sided magnets |
| Compatible Reflector Diameter | 1.5 in |
Features
The 1.5-inch format accepts ball reflectors and spheres of the confirmed diameter.
Double-sided magnets support attachment from either magnetic face where the working surface is suitable.
Metal construction provides the structural body for seating the reflector.
The dedicated drift-nest format provides a defined holder for spherical reflector placement.
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| Specification | This product | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Metricop | Leica Style | Metricop | Metricop |
| Price | $275.00 | $175.00 | $210.00 | $630.00 |
| Availability | In stock | In stock | In stock | In stock |
| Prism Type | Prism | — | 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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