Monorail and Tripod Block
AssemblyRound or section rail on which both standards slide, clamped to the tripod by a centre block. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Monorail and Tripod Block parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 7 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monorail Tube | 1× | Rigid aluminium rail, commonly 300–450 mm, that defines the optical bench axis. |
| 2 | Carrier Clamp | 2× | Standard carrier clamps |
| 3 | Tripod Block | 1× | Centre clamp with 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 sockets joining the rail to the tripod head. |
| 4 | Rail End Cap | 2× | Stop cap preventing a standard sliding off the rail end. |
| 5 | Extension Rail | 1× | Add-on rail section for long lenses and close-up work beyond normal draw. |
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Bill of materials for Monorail and Tripod Block
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 7 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Monorail Tube | large-format-view-camera-rail-tube | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Carrier Clamp | large-format-view-camera-rail-clamp | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Tripod Block | large-format-view-camera-tripod-block | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Rail End Cap | large-format-view-camera-rail-end-cap | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Extension Rail | large-format-view-camera-extension-rail | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the monorail and tripod block is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
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🇨🇳Foxconn
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |