Optika ST156 Fixed Arm Stand Tripod Modular Base Mount

Description

Eliminate workbench chatter during high-magnification stereomicroscopy audits using the Optika ST-156 Fixed Arm Stand. Built as a heavy-duty mechanical mounting chassis for professional modular stereo zoom heads, this 6.8 kg unpowered framework features an oversized 320 x 280 mm low-profile cast-metal baseplate treated with an industrial black coating. Rising from the base is a solid vertical guide column providing 360 mm of sliding height travel, giving technicians generous vertical clearance over tall machine parts, tooling vises, and circuit fixtures.

The column accepts modular 76 mm stereo focus blocks, allowing full 360-degree horizontal rotation to swing the optical head over the side of the bench for examining oversized workpieces. A micro-stop locking collar ring clamps around the vertical pillar beneath your focus carrier, providing positive drop protection to safeguard objective glass and samples from accidental slips. Completely passive in construction, this stand requires zero electrical cords, operating as an ultra-stable foundation for industrial electronics rework lines and toolmaker layout verification benches.

Key Features of Optika ST-156 Fixed Arm Stand

A heavy-duty industrial fixed-arm stand base designed for modular stereomicroscope optical heads. Combines a 360 mm vertical guide pillar with an oversized 320 x 280 mm cast-metal baseplate, 360-degree rotation, and an integrated micro-stop safety collar.

• Solid vertical guide column pillar providing 360 mm of mechanical height clearance
• Oversized 320 x 280 mm ultra-low-profile cast-metal baseplate with durable black finish
• Full 360-degree horizontal rotation capability around the primary vertical pillar axis
• Standard circular mounting interface matches universal modular 76 mm focus holder blocks
• Micro-stop locking collar ring screw provides positive physical drop protection
• Substantial 6.8 kg solid metal mass dampens surrounding shop-floor vibrations
• Unpowered mechanical structural frame assembly operates with zero electrical cords
• Compatible with external desktop gooseneck spot lamps and objective LED ring lights

Precision Vertical Pillar & Drop Safety Collar

Thin hollow tubes shudder under high magnification when holding heavy optical pods and LED ring illuminators. This solid steel column solves that problem completely. The ground cylindrical surface ensures smooth vertical sliding for focus carriers, while the included split safety collar locks beneath the carrier: tighten the knurled screw at your minimum focal height, and your front optics are completely protected from accidental tabletop impacts.

Low-Profile Baseplate & 360-Degree Radial Panning

Measuring 320 x 280 mm, the low-profile baseplate provides an expansive, flat staging platform that stays rock-solid under heavy mechanical components. Loosening the column clamp lever allows operators to swing the entire optical head 360 degrees outward to inspect bulky workpieces resting directly on surrounding bench surfaces, making it an exceptional support station for large PCB rework and mold audits.

• Solid metal core suppresses low-frequency machinery vibration during micro-inspections
• Integrated split safety collar prevents expensive zoom heads from crashing down
• Low-profile baseplate leaves plenty of open desk space for external assembly tools

Optika Ten-Year Mechanical Hardware Warranty

Optika backs the ST-156 fixed-arm stand with an industry-leading 10-year factory warranty covering baseplate casting integrity, pillar plating tolerances, and clamping collar hardware under professional industrial use. The complete package contains the heavy industrial baseplate slab, vertical alignment guide column pillar, and micro-stop locking collar ring screw.