Model 8416B Heavy Duty Camera Mount

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The 8416B is a heavy-duty aluminum mount designed to support and adjust large camera protective enclosures in azimuth and elevation axes. Typical applications are hazardous rocket motor static test stands, long duration full-scale vehicle testing and launch facilities for spacecraft, missiles and satellites.

This mount was originally designed in 1963 for NASA's Saturn II battleship test stand at Rocketdyne's Santa Susana Field Laboratory. It has been in continuous use at Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg AFB and similar facilities since that time.

VIC has recently incorporated several design changes to improve the corrosion resistance of this uniaue product.

 

When locked and secured into position, the 8416B will withstand static loads of 7000 pounds pressure and 4200 pounds pull without damage. With the elevation bolts loosened, 500 foot-pounds of torque will not move the cradle settings against the worm and gear.

This is a major safety feature that prevents accidental personnel injury due to off-balance and heavy loads. Payloads up to 700 pounds are handled with accuracy and positive control in both azimuth and elevation axes.

 

Specifications

Construction: Aluminum alloy, 6061 and 2024 with stainless steel fittings and drive gears
Other Materials: Naval bronze elevation worm and azimuth gears and steel elevation handle
Finishes: Aluminum parts are black hard anodized, per Mil-8625, type III, class 2. All stainless steel fasteners, pins, inserts, nuts, bolts bushing, guides etc. are passivated per AMSQQP-35-C for rust and corrosion protection Brass & copper parts have an EBENOL-C finish per Mil-F-495. All stainless steel moving parts are passivated black, per DTL-13429-C and coated with an aerosol dry lube applied to al moving parts
Camera Mounting Surfaces:   8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm) with mounting hole drilled to customer specifications
Mounting Provisions: Eight (8) holes in base plate ring, 0.56" (14.23mm) diameter, equally spaced
Elevation Adjustments: 23° rise and 63° depression with Vernier scales in 1/10° increments
Azimuth Adjustments: 360° with Vernier scales reading in 1/10° increments
Weight: 23 pounds (10.5kg.)
Payload: Up to 700 pounds (320kg.)

 

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March 2009