Aven Tools 26800B-556 Ultra-Glide Boom Stand with Heavy Metal Base
Aven Tools 26800B-556 Ultra-Glide Boom Stand with Heavy Metal Base
The Aven Tools 26800B-556 Ultra-Glide boom stand provides smooth horizontal microscope positioning over larger specimens. A 23-inch gliding arm lets you move across the workpiece, while the heavy metal base and support-post safety collar provide stability and added security. Vertical and horizontal adjustment help position a compatible microscope for inspection without relying on a compact fixed-post setup.
Mounting accessories required: To attach a microscope, Aven specifies either focus mount 26800B-517 with tiltable arbor 26800B-521, or E-Arm 26800B-518. These accessories and the microscope body are not listed in the stand's package contents.
Best Uses / Applications
- Inspection of larger specimens requiring movement across a broad area.
- Electronics assembly and quality-control work with a compatible microscope.
- Workstations requiring both vertical and horizontal microscope positioning.
- Custom inspection setups using supported SSZ, SPZ, DSZ or NSW microscope bodies and the required mounting accessories.
Key Features
- Ultra-Glide boom provides smooth horizontal movement across the specimen.
- 23-inch horizontal boom arm and 13.5-inch vertical post.
- Heavy 15 × 10.5-inch metal base for stability.
- Support-post safety collar adds security to the inspection setup.
- Heavy-duty all-metal construction.
- Accepts compatible microscope configurations using the required focus mount and arbor or E-Arm.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / SKU | Aven Tools / 26800B-556 |
| Stand type | Ultra-Glide boom stand with heavy metal base |
| Base size | 15 × 10.5 inches |
| Base weight | 35 lb; base weight, not complete packed shipping weight |
| Vertical post length | 13.5 inches |
| Vertical post diameter | 37.2 mm |
| Horizontal arm length | 23 inches |
| Focus mount hole diameter | 15.875 mm (5/8 inch) |
| Mounts accepted | SCW-PA focus mount with tiltable arbor 26800B-521, or E-Arm |
| Required attachment configurations | 26800B-517 focus mount with 26800B-521 tiltable arbor, or 26800B-518 E-Arm |
| Accepted microscope bodies | SSZ, SPZ, DSZ and NSW series, with appropriate mounting configuration |
| Construction | All metal |
| Package contents | One boom stand with metal base and user manual |
| UPC | 766955374077 |
Choosing a Stand Configuration
| Option | Selection consideration |
|---|---|
| This Ultra-Glide boom stand | Smooth horizontal positioning over larger workpieces with a heavy bench-top base. |
| Fixed post stand | Consider when limited horizontal reach and a dedicated viewing area suit the task. |
| Table-clamp boom stand | Consider when keeping the bench area clear of a large stand base is a priority. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include a microscope?
No. Aven lists a boom stand with metal base and user manual. A microscope body and its attachment accessories must be selected separately.
What do I need to mount a microscope?
Aven specifies focus mount 26800B-517 with tiltable arbor 26800B-521, or E-Arm 26800B-518. Confirm the appropriate configuration for your microscope before ordering.
Which microscope series are accepted?
Aven lists SSZ, SPZ, DSZ and NSW series bodies when used with the appropriate attachment configuration.
How long are the arm and post?
The horizontal boom arm is 23 inches long. The vertical post is 13.5 inches long and has a 37.2 mm diameter.
How large is the base?
The metal base measures 15 × 10.5 inches. Aven lists a base weight of 35 lb; this is not the packed shipping weight of the complete stand.
What makes this useful for larger specimens?
The gliding boom arm allows smooth horizontal positioning across the workpiece, while vertical adjustment helps set the microscope height.
Is a focus mount or arbor included?
Neither is listed in the package contents. Select the required focus mount and tiltable arbor combination, or the specified E-Arm, separately.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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