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[Rouzbeh]

ROUZ ASTRO - Tube Rings

Lightweight - Carbon Fiber Composite

50+ Models & Sizes

 

 

 

Available for Takahashi, Astro-Physics, Celestron, Sky-Watcher, TEC and more...

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT - less than half the weight of cast metal
IMPROVED RESULTS - significantly increases mount performance & image quality
CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE - CAD designed & produced using the FDM process (fused deposition modelling)
ARTICULATING DOUBLE HINGE  – powder coated stainless steel  - rings "wrap" around tube for extra grip 
MACHINED KNOBS – CNC hollowed & knurled aluminum red (with hex bolt)
MODULAR DESIGN- various compatible & lightweight dovetails and handles

NO PAINT or ANODIZING- that can chip or be scratched off

 

Strength

STAINLESS STEEL RECEPTORS - all bolts threaded into implanted receptors
LOAD TESTED - for various scenarios with hundreds of pounds of load (see videos)
ENGINEERING GRADE MATERIAL - composite of high modulus carbon fiber & polymers fused at high temperatures over 540 deg F (no glue or epoxy is used)

EXTRA HEAVY DUTY - versions also available or 3x rings sets

 

 

Link:

https://rouzastro.co...ory/tube-rings/

 

 

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[Rouzbeh]

Some customer examples:

 

Link:

https://rouzastro.co...stomer-gallery/

 

 

[DLuders]

It's great that your Tube Rings are available in a bunch of different sizes   , since Orion Telescope went out of business and no longer offers its rings.

[norvegicus]

so... 3D printed?

[Rouzbeh]

Available as pair, single, or triple ring sets

 

 

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Edited by Rouzbeh, 11 March 2025 - 05:16 PM.

[Rouzbeh]

It's great that your Tube Rings are available in a bunch of different sizes   , since Orion Telescope went out of business and no longer offers its rings.

 

Glad you think so.

We are adding sizes regularly and also have the fully custom size builder page here:

 

https://rouzastro.co...gs-custom-size/

 

From 3 to 12inches.

 

 

Here is a custom setup with a large 180mm refractor ring set, on top if which there is another 140mm OTA:

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[Rouzbeh]

so... 3D printed?

There are 70 individual parts in a pair of these rings.

 

Body parts are FDM printed carbon fiber composite (engineering grade with high modulus carbon - not generic consumer grade), internal hardware is CNC machined stainless steel, powder coated stainless hinges, Aluminum T6061 anodized knobs.

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Edited by Rouzbeh, 11 March 2025 - 05:28 PM.

[Rouzbeh]

Strength example of a small 4inch ring:

 

 

Video link:

 

https://youtu.be/mv3...QOWSON583kzn2W5

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[norvegicus]

There are 70 individual parts in a pair of these rings.

 

Body parts are FDM printed carbon fiber composite (engineering grade with high modulus carbon - not generic consumer grade), internal hardware is CNC machined stainless steel, powder coated stainless hinges, Aluminum T6061 anodized knobs.

 

Very nicely done.  I print a lot so I appreciate the care you've taken. This is a great application for FDM that fulfills a real need in this community.  I wish you success and the best of luck.  

Edited by norvegicus, 11 March 2025 - 06:07 PM.

[Rouzbeh]

Very nicely done.  I print a lot so I appreciate the care you've taken. This is a great application for FDM that fulfills a real need in this community.  I wish you success and the best of luck.  

Thank you, we appreciate your kind wishes and value your feedback!