SKU:
EQ81007
Qty:
1
Price:
€656.00 Ex. VAT
The OEM saddle for EQ8 is undersized for attachment of larger/heavier telescopes that use the Losmandy D-rail de-facto mounting standard, resulting in flexure and loss of pointing stiffness. That for the EQ8-R is better proportioned, but again for some payloads it is less stiff than is desirable.
SAE’s HD saddle stiffens the joint with the ‘puck’ on the end of the DEC shaft and supports genuine Losmandy D-rails and close analogues to this profile with wide-based clamps. The substantial thickness of the saddle resists tendency to twist under bending moment loading.
It is also possible to clamp Vixen-style dovetail bars using this saddle. A large hole is provided through the centre of the mounting boss to facilitate both saddle-to-saddle and through-the-mount cabling.
SKU:
EQ81007
Name:
Heavy-Duty Saddle Kit
Qty:
1
Price:
€656.00 Ex. VAT
Weight:
1.60 Kg
Packed Dims.:
Carton 35x25x5 cms
Contents:
Heavy-duty saddle, stainless steel fixing screws, installation instructions.
Mount Compatibility:
Skywatcher EQ8 or EQ8-R or Orion USA HDX110 German equatorial mounts
Installation Difficulty:
Easy
Often Bought With:
SS Fastener kit, LD DEC Anti-Backlash kit, HD DEC Anti-Backlash kit, DEC Stiffness Kit, Pin Wrench for axis shaft ringnut removal.
Highlights:
Enables stiff connections to larger, heavier imagers while preserving the convenient Losmandy D-rail profile.
Warranty Terms:
2 years limited warranty
