Mechanical Essentials Kit: Pillar Post System

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Figure 1.2  Slots on the rear of the case allow for wall mounting.

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Figure 1.1  ESK15 shown on an RK4102 rack shelf, which is installed in an RK3884 19" rack.

Features

• Imperial and Metric Kits
• Frame Dimensions (L x W x H): 17" x 11" x 11" (432 mm x 279 mm x 279 mm)
• Drawer Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.56" x 5.19" x 3.06" (268 mm x 132 mm x 78 mm)
• Easy-to-Read Labels List Contents Each Drawer
• Increased Savings Over Individual Component Products

The ESK15(/M) Pillar Post System Essentials Kit provides the components to build rigid supports for optical systems. This kit includes Ø1" posts, construction cubes, post clamps, and bases. The pedastal posts can be placed with freedom using clamp forks, while the pillar posts can be screwed directly into the table, stacked as extensions to other Ø1" posts, or attached to bases. This kit also comes with extra drawer dividers. Refer to the Contents tab for detailed information about the components included with the imperial and metric versions of the kit.

Mounting Options
The kit can be stored on a tabletop for easy, convenient access or placed on an RK4101 or RK4102 rack shelf, both of which can be installed in our RK3884 standard 19" rack. Figure 1.1 shows an ESK15 kit as well as another custom-labeled ST9 cabinet installed in a 19" rack. The cabinet used in each Essential Series Kit features slots in the rear of the case (see Figure 1.2) for wall mounting and features indentations on the top and four feet on the bottom for stable stacking. Warning: each kit weighs 47 lbs (21.3 kg); ensure that the wall and wall mounts can support at least this weight before mounting the unit.

Kit Components

Each kit includes the components in Tables 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 and an ST9 9-Drawer Cabinet. In cases where the metric and imperial kits contain parts with different item numbers, metric item numbers and measurements are indicated in parentheses.

Table 2.1  Posts
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
RS05 (RS12/M) Ø1" Pillar Post Extension, Length = 0.5" (12 mm)		5
RS1 (RS25/M) Ø1" Pillar Post Extension, Length = 1" (25 mm)		5
RS2 (RS50/M)   Ø1" Pillar Post Extension, Length = 2" (50 mm)		5
RS3 (RS75/M) Ø1" Pillar Post Extension, Length = 3" (75 mm)		5
RS4 (RS100/M) Ø1" Pillar Post Extension, Length = 4" (100 mm)		3
RS05P (RS05P/M) Ø1" Pedestal Pillar Post, Length = 0.5" (12 mm)		5
RS1P (RS1P/M) Ø1" Pedestal Pillar Post, Length = 1" (25 mm)		5
RS2P RS2P/M Ø1" Pedestal Pillar Post, Length = 2" (50 mm)		5
RS3P (RS3P/M) Ø1" Pedestal Pillar Post, Length = 3" (75 mm)		5
RS4P (RS4P/M) Ø1" Pedestal Pillar Post, Length = 4" (100 mm)		3
RS1M Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post Spacer, Length = 1 mm		5
RS3M Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post Spacer, Length = 3 mm		5
RS5M Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post Spacer, Length = 5 mm		5
RS10M Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post Spacer, Length = 10 mm		5

Table 2.2  Clamping Forks and Bases
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
CF125 Small Clamping Fork, 1.24" Counterbored Slot		10
CF175 Small Clamping Fork, 1.75" Counterbored Slot		5
PF175B Clamping Fork for Ø1.5" Pedestal Post or Post Pedestal Base Adapter, Universal		5
RSH2 (RSH2/M) Ø1" Post Holder with Flexure Lock, Pedestal Base, Length = 2" (50 mm)		3
RSH3 (RSH3/M) Ø1" Post Holder with Flexure Lock, Pedestal Base, Length = 3" (75 mm)		3
RB2 (RB2/M) Adjustable Height Post Base for Ø1" RS Series Post Extensions		2
BA2F (BA2F/M) Flexure Clamping Base		5

Table 2.3  Construction Accessories
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
RM1A (RM1A/M) Ø1" Post Clamp, 8-32 (M4) Tap, #8 (M4) Counterbore		5
RM1B (RM1B/M) Ø1" Post Clamp, 1/4"-20 Tap (M6), 1/4" (M6) Counterbore		5
RSA90 (RSA90/M) Right Angle Post Clamp for Ø1” Post		5
RA90RS (RA90RS/M) Right-Angle Ø1" to Ø1/2" Post Clamp		5
RM1F (RM1F/M) 1" Construction Cube with 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes		5
RM1G 1" Construction Cube, Three 1/4" (M6) Counterbored Holes		5
TRB2 (TRB2/M) Locking Ball and Socket Mount, 1/4"-20 (M6) Threaded		3