Euromex ST1718 Broad Base Plate Heavy Laboratory Mount

Description

Sort geological mineral crystals and inspect large machined parts using the Euromex ST.1718 Broad Base Stand universal workstation support. Built around an expansive 340 x 290 mm flat metal baseplate, this Dutch-crafted industrial mount provides ample staging room for oversized specimens that hang off standard stands. A solid 300 mm vertical steel pillar with a standard 25 mm diameter accommodates modular 76 mm stereo microscope focus blocks, while dual spring-steel clips hold flat samples securely against the cleanable powder-coated base.

Weighing 4.8 kg, the broad-front steel plate provides dependable stability on technician workbenches without requiring edge clamping or permanent bolt holes. An adjustable split-ring safety collar clamps around the 25 mm post directly beneath the focus drive, providing positive mechanical protection against accidental drops during vertical elevation adjustments. The completely non-electrical chassis leaves your lighting choices modular, whether you prefer attaching an LED ring light to your objective nose or running flexible external fiber-optic goosenecks.

Key Features of Euromex ST.1718 Broad Base Stand

A broad-format industrial post stand designed for large-specimen sorting, mineralogy labs, and mechanical parts checking. Features an oversized 340 x 290 mm powder-coated metal base, a 300 mm vertical post, and an integrated safety stop ring.

• Oversized 340 x 290 mm flat metal baseplate finished with cleanable powder coat
• Solid 300 mm vertical steel pillar column with standard 25 mm outer diameter
• Standard 76 mm focus block collar compatibility for universal stereo zoom heads
• Adjustable split-ring mechanical safety collar prevents accidental optical drops
• Dual spring-steel specimen clips hold flat parts and slide holders firmly in place
• Substantial 4.8 kg assembly mass provides steady, wobble-free benchtop support
• Full 360-degree horizontal rotation capability around the central column shaft
• Non-electrical passive layout accepts external modular ring lights and spot lamps

Broad Staging Real Estate & Universal 76mm Adaptability

Cramped microscope stages make it difficult to inspect sprawling circuit boards or large rock slabs without constantly nudging the specimen off balance. Measuring 340 mm wide by 290 mm deep, the ST.1718 provides a wide, unobstructed platform where you can lay out multiple parts trays or rest your hands during delicate sorting passes. The 25 mm steel column accepts standard 76 mm focus carrier blocks, making this stand an easy, budget-friendly hardware upgrade for existing Euromex NexiusZoom, StereoBlue, or third-party stereo heads.

Solid Steel Pillar & Mechanical Safety Ring

The ground-steel 300 mm column provides plenty of height travel for auxiliary lenses and long-working-distance setups. The included safety ring clamps tightly beneath the focus block: lock it at your specimen clearance height, and your expensive stereo head cannot slide down and crush samples if someone unclamps the column knob too quickly. If a part is simply too large for the base, just swing the optical head 180 degrees backward and inspect parts resting straight on the bench.

• Broad stage area accommodates large industrial components and rock specimens
• Split-ring safety collar guarantees fail-safe height adjustment without crashes
• Full 360-degree rotation allows outward glassing for outsized workpieces

Euromex Five-Year Mechanical Warranty Protection

Euromex backs the ST.1718 broad-base stand with a five-year factory warranty covering the metal baseplate casting, pillar plating, and clamping collar hardware under standard laboratory use. The factory package contains the Euromex ST.1718 Broad Base Stand baseplate, 300 mm vertical steel pillar (25 mm diameter), adjustable mechanical safety stop collar, two metal specimen clips, and instructions.