Rouz Astro Tube Rings are now offered in an updated design to be even more lightweight and stronger than before. These telescope mounting rings are CAD designed and FDM printed for a combination of exceptional strength and low weight thanks to the tough carbon fiber composite material that offers excellent mechanical properties.
Unlike traditional metal rings that can be add significant weight to a set-up, these light-weight rings can significantly increase mount performance and image quality. When paired with Rouz Astro’s lightweight bottom and top dovetails, users can save several pounds of weight, at times more than the OTA itself.
The Rouz Astro Tube Rings offer engineering grade material which includes a composite of polymers and carbon fiber which are fused at high temperatures of over 500 deg F (no glue or epoxy is used). All bolts are threaded into oversized implanted CNC stainless steel receptors and the oversized hinges also use stainless steel hardware.
The Rouz Astro Tube Rings specifications include:
– Felt lined
– Hinged design
– Implanted stainless steel threads
– Bolt spacing: 2.0 inches – 50.8mm – M6
– Weight per ring: 200 to 500 grams per ring (depending on size)
– Material: Carbon Fiber composite – FDM Print
– CNC aluminum knobs (red)
– High UV, water and temperature resistance up to 60 deg C (140F)
You can learn more about the Rouz Astro Tube Rings here.
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