Bend-and-Stay Positioning Arms
Stronger and with greater load capacities than gooseneck-style positioning arms, these arms keep their shape even when moving or when exposed to vibration. They’re often used in robotics and conveyor applications when frequent repositioning isn’t required.
All accessories include the necessary hardware for attaching them to arms.
Clamp-on bases have two arm attachment locations. Place arms straight or at a right angle from the clamping screw. Clamp-on bases with a rubber V-block can be mounted to rounded surfaces such as pipe and railings.
Attach up to five arms to your base with multi-arm adapters.
Spring clamps with three attaching end mounting holes can be mounted parallel or perpendicular to your positioning arm. Spring clamps with a 4 1/2" reach clamp further into a workpiece than other spring clamps.
Three-finger clamps have bent fingers to hold workpieces that are hard to grip, such as beakers, flashlights, and webcams. A rotating position lock lets you rotate these clamps on your positioning arm. Secure clamps in place with the included locknut.
Ball-and-socket adapters and ball-and-socket connectors allow 360° rotation and up to 90° tilt. A locking knob keeps them in place.
Parallel brackets grip the ends of flat items.
Threaded studs convert the threaded hole on your positioning arm.
Thread adapters convert the thread size and type on your positioning arm.
Secure items to attaching-end mounting pads with glue, hook and loop, screws, or other fasteners.
Base | Attaching End | |||||||||||||
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Max. Projection | Dia. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Hole Thread Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
6" | 5/8" | 20 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 000000 |
9" | 5/8" | 7 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" | 5/8" | 5 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
18" | 5/8" | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 5/8" | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
30" | 5/8" | 2 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
36" | 5/8" | 0.5 | Vinyl-Coated Copper | Black | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | Threaded Hole | 3/8"-24 | UNF | No | 00000000 | 00000 |
Arm | ||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Surface Mounting Fasteners Included | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
3" | 3" | 1/4" | 20 | Powder-Coated Steel | Black | Yes | Screw On | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 |
Arm | ||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Surface Mounting Fasteners Included | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
3" | 3" | 2" | 20 | Powder-Coated Steel | Black | Yes | Screw On | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Max. Mounting Surface | Arm | |||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick. | Dia. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Includes | Each | |
1 1/4" | 5 1/2" | 1 5/8" | __ | 20 | Powder-Coated Steel | Black | Screw On | Yes | Padded Base Clamp | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 7/8" | 8 1/4" | 2 5/8" | 2" | 20 | Powder-Coated Steel | Black | Screw On | Yes | Padded Base Clamp, Ratchet Handle | Rubber V-Block | 00000000 | 00000 |
Arm | |||||||
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Dia. | Thick. | Max. Pull, lbs. | Case Material | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
4 7/8" | 1/2" | 200 | Nickel-Plated Steel | Screw On | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 |
Arm | |||||||
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Dia. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
9" | 20 | Powder-Coated Steel | Black | Screw On | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 |
Base | |||||||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Thick. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Hole Thread Type | Includes | Each | |
1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 5 | Anodized Aluminum | Black | Threaded Hole, Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | Six 3/8"-24 Threaded Studs | 00000000 | 000000 |
Arm Attaching End | |||||||||||||||
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Rotation Range of Motion | Max. Opening | Reach | Jaw Wd. | Lg. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Number of Mounting Holes | Features | Each | |
360° | 0.31" | 0.59" | 0.13" | 4 1/2" | 1 | Nickel-Plated Steel | __ | Threaded Stud | __ | 3/8"-24 | UNF | __ | Locknut | 00000000 | 000000 |
__ | 2" | 2" | 1" | 6 1/4" | 10 | Chrome-Plated Steel | __ | Screw On | Yes | __ | __ | 1 | Vinyl Grips | 00000000 | 00000 |
__ | 3" | 3 3/4" | 6" | 8" | 10 | Plastic | Black | Screw On | Yes | __ | __ | 3 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
__ | 3" | 4 1/2" | 3/8" | 8 1/2" | 10 | Plastic | Black | Screw On | Yes | __ | __ | 3 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Arm Attaching End | ||||||||||||
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Rotation Range of Motion | Max. Opening | Reach | Lg. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Features | Each | |
360° | 3 5/8" | 2 1/2" | 6 3/4" | 5 | Powder-Coated Aluminum | Gray | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | Locknut, Vinyl-Coated Fingers | 00000000 | 000000 |
Attaching End | Arm Attaching End | |||||||||||||
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Lg. | Rotation Range of Motion | Tilt Range of Motion | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Body Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Features | Each | |
2 1/2" | 360° | 90° | Threaded Stud | 1/4"-20 | UNC | 6 | Anodized Aluminum | Black | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | Locking Knob, Rubber-Padded Camera Seat | 00000000 | 000000 |
Attaching End | Arm Attaching End | ||||||||||||||
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Lg. | Rotation Range of Motion | Tilt Range of Motion | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Features | Each | |
3 7/8" | 360° | 90° | Threaded Hole | Yes | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 6 | Anodized Aluminum | Black | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | Locking Knob | 00000000 | 000000 |
Arm Attaching End | |||||||||
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For Device Ht. | For Min. Device Wd. | Max. Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Color | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Features | Each | |
5 1/2"-11 1/2" | 2" | 2 | Plastic | Black | Screw On | Yes | Adjustable Arms | 00000000 | 000000 |
Attaching End | ||||||
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Length | Material | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Each | |
1" | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 00000 |
Threaded
Hole
Threaded
Stud
Attaching End | Arm Attaching End | |||||||||
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Lg. | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Pitch, mm | Mounting Thread Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Material | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Each | |
Threaded Hole | ||||||||||
1 3/4" | 1/4"-20 | __ | UNC | Yes | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 3/4" | 8-32 | __ | UNC | Yes | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | M8 | 1.25 | Metric | Yes | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 00000 |
Threaded Stud | ||||||||||
1 5/16" | 5/8"-27 | __ | UNS | __ | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 0000 |
Attaching End | Arm Attaching End | |||||||
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Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Lg. | Material | Mount Type | Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Type | Each | |
Screw On | Yes | 2 1/2" | 303 Stainless Steel | Threaded Stud | 3/8"-24 | UNF | 00000000 | 000000 |
Any-Which-Way Positioning Arms
Bend these arms to hold small equipment such as lights and microphones in almost any position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Use threaded stud and threadlocker to convert a threaded hole into a threaded stud.
Max. Projection | Attaching End Mount. Thread Size | Base Mount. Thread Size | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Includes | Each | |
Threaded Hole/Threaded Stud Attaching End | ||||||||
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6" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 4 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 000000 |
9" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 3.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
15" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
18" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
30" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 0.8 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
36" | 1/4"-20 | 1/4"-20 | 0.6 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | Two 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
Max. Projection | Attaching End Mount. Thread Size | Attaching End Mount. Pipe Size | Base Mount. Thread Size | Base Mount. Pipe Size | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
Threaded Hole Attaching End | |||||||||
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6" | 5/8"-27 | __ | 5/8"-27 | __ | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 00000 |
13" | 5/8"-27 | __ | 5/8"-27 | __ | 1 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 00000 |
19" | 5/8"-27 | __ | 5/8"-27 | __ | 1 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 00000 |
Threaded Stud Attaching End | |||||||||
9" | __ | 1/8 | __ | 1/8 | 2 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 0000 |
15" | __ | 1/8 | __ | 1/8 | 1 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 0000 |
24" | __ | 1/8 | __ | 1/8 | 1 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000000 | 00000 |
Base with
Plate Attaching End
Attaching End | Base | |||||||||||||
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Max. Projection | Plate Lg. | Plate Wd. | No. of Mount. Holes | Mount. Hole Dia. | Mount. Fasteners Included | No. of Mount. Holes | Mount. Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Each | |
14" | 2" | 1 7/8" | 8 | 3/16" | No | 3 | 13/64" | 2" | 3" | 5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | 000000 | 000000 |
Hole/Threaded
Stud Attaching End
Use threaded stud and threadlocker to convert a threaded hole into a threaded stud.
Base | ||||||||||||
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Max. Projection | Attaching End Mount. Thread Size | Mount. Fasteners Included | No. of Mount. Holes | Mount. Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Includes | Each | |
9" | 1/4"-20 | No | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 3.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 000000 |
9" | 3/8"-16 | Yes | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 3/8"-16 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
16" | 1/4"-20 | No | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
16" | 3/8"-16 | No | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 3/8"-16 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 1/4"-20 | No | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 3/8"-16 | No | 2 | 0.275" | 2" | 1" | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 3/8"-16 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
Arms with padded base clamp have plastic pads that protect mounting surfaces from marring.
Where included, use threaded stud and threadlocker to convert a threaded hole into a threaded stud.
Base | |||||||||||
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Max. Projection | Attaching End Mount. Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | For Max. Mount. Surface Thick. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Includes | Features | Each | |
Threaded Hole Attaching End | |||||||||||
16" | 3/8"-16 | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | __ | Padded Base Clamp | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" | 3/8"-16 | 2" | 2" | 2" | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | __ | Padded Base Clamp | 00000000 | 00000 |
Threaded Hole/Threaded Stud Attaching End | |||||||||||
9" | 1/4"-20 | 2 7/8" | 2" | 2" | 3.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
9" | 3/8"-16 | 2" | 1 5/8" | 2" | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 3/8"-16 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | Padded Base Clamp | 00000000 | 00000 |
16" | 1/4"-20 | 2 7/8" | 2" | 2" | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 1/4"-20 | 2 7/8" | 2" | 2" | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Where included, use threaded stud and threadlocker to convert a threaded hole into a threaded stud.
Max. Projection | Attaching End Mount. Thread Size | Base Dia. | Max. Pull, lbs. | Max. Load Capacity, lbs. | Material | Color | Includes | Each | |
Threaded Hole Attaching End | |||||||||
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16" | 3/8"-16 | 3" | 100 | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
25" | 3/8"-16 | 3" | 100 | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Threaded Hole/Threaded Stud Attaching End | |||||||||
9" | 1/4"-20 | 3 1/4" | 100 | 3.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
9" | 3/8"-16 | 3" | 100 | 3 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 3/8"-16 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
16" | 1/4"-20 | 3 1/4" | 100 | 2.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" | 1/4"-20 | 3 1/4" | 100 | 1.5 | Vinyl-Coated Steel | Black | One 1/4"-20 Threaded Stud, Threadlocker | 00000000 | 00000 |
Indicator Swivel Clamps
Secure indicators, upright posts, attachments, and holding rods at any angle. For use with both plunger- and lever-style indicators.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | ||||
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(A) | (B) | Adjustment Type | Each | |
Steel | ||||
1/4" | 1/4" | Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |
5/16" | 5/32" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 1/4" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 5/16" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 1/4" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 5/16" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 3/8" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 3/8" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
8mm | 8mm | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
10mm | 8mm | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
10mm | 10mm | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
12mm | 10mm | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stainless Steel | ||||
1/4" | 1/4" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 1/4" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 3/8" | Knob | 0000000 | 00000 |
Dia. | ||||
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(A) | (B) | Adjustment Type | Each | |
Steel | ||||
3/8" | 3/8" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/8" | 1/2" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 1/2" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 5/8" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 5/8" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 3/4" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 3/4" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
10mm | 12mm | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
12mm | 12mm | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
14mm | 12mm | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stainless Steel | ||||
3/8" | 3/8" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 1/2" | Wing Nut | 0000000 | 00000 |
Dia. | ||||||
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(A) | (B) | (C) | Adjustment Type | Number of Dovetail Mounts | Each | |
Stainless Steel | ||||||
1/4" | 1/8" | 1/4" | Knob | 1 | 0000000 | 000000 |