Tube Rings For Celestron C5

Description

Tube Rings For Celestron C5 – Premium Lightweight Tube Rings (146mm) (5.7in.)

Benefits

• LIGHTWEIGHT – less than half the weight of cast metal
• IMPROVED RESULTS – significantly increases mount performance & image quality
• CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE – CAD designed & produced using the FDM process (fused deposition modelling)
• ARTICULATING DOUBLE HINGE  – powder coated stainless steel  – rings “wrap” around tube for extra grip
• MACHINED KNOBS – CNC hollowed & knurled aluminum red (with hex bolt)
• MODULAR DESIGN– various compatible & lightweight dovetails and handles

Strength

• STAINLESS STEEL RECEPTORS – all bolts threaded into implanted receptors
• LOAD TESTED – for various scenarios with hundreds of pounds of load (see videos)
• ENGINEERING GRADE MATERIAL – composite of high modulus carbon fiber & polymers fused at high temperatures over 540 deg F (no glue or epoxy is used)

Specifications

• Felt-lined: premium non-woven needled felt
• Threads: stainless steel M6
• Bolt spacing: 2.0in. / 50.8mm
• Adjustable size: tolerance of +/- 2.5 mm (0.1in.) larger or smaller than listed
• Wide ring width: (0.9 – 1.1in.) / (22 – 28mm) for extra stability
• Stainless steel hinges & hardware – aluminum T6061 knob
• Weight per ring: 200 to 700 grams per ring (depending on size)
• High UV, water and temperature resistance up to 66 deg C (150F)
• Hand assembled (70 individual parts per pair)
• Sold as a pair (2x rings) & additional ring option