The aluminium tripods are very useful while conducting surveys. They are designed to be used with any Automatic Level or for any application where all metal construction and light weight is advantageous. They easily fit into Total stations, Digital theodolite, Auto levels and Dumpy levels.

Generally, wooden tripods are recommended for precision surveys to minimize errors because of expansion and contraction due to heat and cold.

Features of Aluminium Tripods

The important features are :

• They fit into many survey equipment and are easy to handle.
• Made of high quality aluminium.
• They are light weight and provided with durable aluminium hinge, clamp and shoe castings.
• Hinges are attached with screws.
• The tripod head is large enough and hinge prevents the legs from slipping out.
• These tripods have electrostatically powder painted castings for a durable and long-lasting finish.
• Features heavy-duty poly-webbing shoulder strap.

Utility of Aluminium Tripods

This tripod is mainly used to give support to other survey equipment like total station, auto levels, dumpy levels, etc.

Application

Tripods are mainly used as support stand for other survey equipment like auto levels, total stations etc. They find application in following areas :

• Land Surveying
• Road Mapping
• Construction
• Photography
• Film Production
• Environmental Surveys