RS PRO Aluminium Base & Arm

RS PRO Light Duty Magnetic Base

RS Pro range of professional, switchable magnetic bases with a solid cross arm. These bases are useful as a stand and are suitable for holding and clamping plunger dial indicators or lever indicators for precision-controlled measurements. The bases are magnetic so that they can be attached to metal surfaces securely without the need for screws. The base features a V cut which is ideal if the base needs to be attached to a round object.

RS PRO bases and arms are a type of accessory and are ideal for use in test and measurement applications for both commercial and professional users.

Options available:
841-2571 - Light Duty Magnetic Switch Base
841-2577 - Light Duty Magnetic Base
841-2580 - Fine Adjustment Base

Features and Benefits:

• Push button style switchable magnetic base with ON/OFF button


• Magnetic base can be attached in various positions to help with precision measurement


• Supports Plunger Dial and Lever Indicators


• Clamp onto curved and flat surfaces


• Temporary magnetic bases prevent accidental re-positioning during setup


• Arm on the bases can reach various positions

Light Magnetic Base (841-2577)

• Large 25 kg magnetic hold
• 230 mm high
• Upright post 12.5 mm with a M8 x 1.25 thread
• Solid cross arm 6.3 mm x 150 mm

Light Magnetic Base (841-2571)

• Large 25 kg magnetic hold
• 230 mm high
• Upright post 12.5 mm with a M8 x 1.25 thread
• Solid cross arm 10 mm x 150 mm

Fine Adjustment Magnetic Base (841-2580)

• Magnetic base with fine adjustment cross arm
• Holds plunger and lever indicators
• Huge 80 kg magnetic hold – powerful magnetic base
• 230 mm high
• Upright post 12 mm with a M8 x 1.25 thread
• Fine adjustment solid cross arm 10 mm dia. x 150 mm long
• Suitable for fine operations

Typical Applications

Bases and arms are extremely useful instruments and are used within various applications including:
General workshop inspection
Maintenance