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RAM Mount Glossary of Terms |
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| The glossary of terms page is intended
to provide you with definitions for custom words, directly used
and related to the RAM website. |
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| Ball
size reference, letter preceding number: |
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RAM
RAP
SB
RAP-SB-XXX
RAP-B-XXX
RAM-A-XXX
RAM-B-XXX
RAM-XXX
RAM-D-XXX |
mount or base of aluminum
construction
mount or base of plastic construction
when included in RAP part numbers, this stands for “snap link”
snap link base or system, hard plastic ball and socket, not
rubber
accommodates or has B size ball
9/16” diameter rubber ball
1” diameter rubber ball
1 ½” diameter rubber ball
2 ¼” diameter rubber ball mount kit or component |
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| Arm length reference,
letter after number: |
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RAM-A-XXX-B
RAM-B-XXX-A
RAM-B-XXX
RAM-B-XXX-C
RAM-XXX-B
RAM-XXX-D
RAM-D-XXX
RAM-D-XXX-C
RAM-D-XXX-E |
accommodates A size ball,
B length arm or system
accommodates B size ball, A length arm or system
accommodates B size ball, standard length arm or system
accommodates B size ball, C length arm or system
accommodates C size ball, B length arm or system
accommodates C size ball, D length arm or system
accommodates D size ball, D length arm or system
accommodates D size ball, C length arm or system
accommodates D size ball, E length arm or system |
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| RAM Double Socket
Arm Lengths |
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| RAM Prefix Code |
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To provide lightweight strength and
corrosion resistance, RAM is made of marine grade aluminum with
a black powder coated finish, stainless steel hardware and rubber
balls. The standard mount bases include a yoke mount, round
base, rubber suction cup and U-bolt handlebar for attaching
electronic and GPS devices. Other configurations can be considered
for laptop system's in vehicles and marine uses.
Recognized and accepted by the U.S. Patent Office, RAM is the
only universal ball-and-socket system that holds tremendous
amounts of weight in high vibration applications for military,
commercial and private use. |
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| RAP Prefix Code |
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Many of these parts are available
in plastic, mount part number has the prefix code RAP.
The plastic components include both single and double socket
arm assemblies with the same patented rubber ball and socket
technology. The octagon button system works with the Quick Snap
Belt Clip Holder, Quick Snap Surface. The new Snap Flex Link
System is a male to female snap together configuration that
has screws to tension the joint. The RAM Rail Mounts for handle
bars and railings with a 1" rubber ball and or diamond base
for adaptation to any other diamond base system. Then again,
the possible mounting solutions are endless, affordable and
backed by the NPI Lifetime Warranty. The standard colour is
black with the exception of the suction cups that are clear.
Remember when faced with a difficult mounting situation, Just
RAM It!
Simplicity without sacrificing function is the ultimate goal
that design engineers strive for. With only eight components,
the unique design of the RAM mount system has set a new standard
for ball and socket arm technology. |
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| RAM Ball Sizes |
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| RAM Balls are injection molded onto
a marine grade aluminum post. The materials used to make the
balls and/or posts may be varied to provide characteristics
required for most applications. |
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A size ball
9/16" diameter ball
B size ball 1" diameter ball
C size ball 1.5" diameter ball
D size ball 2.25" diameter ball
Then follow ball size image options. |
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| RAM Cradles and Holders
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| The RAM range has custom formed cradles
and holders suitable for many electronic, PDA and GPS devices
as will become apparent as you tour around our web site. Where
applicable, we shall show the cradle with a selection of standard
mounts to ease the selection process and choice. However, for
the more adventurous user wishing to build a customized mount
system, then by selecting mating parts, you can achieve your
own solution. |
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| Getting It Right |
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When ordering a RAM mount system or
additional components, it's important that you understand the
part number system.
To help you understand the part number format used, we are providing
the following example. It is four different sizes of a basic
RAM mounting system including the corresponding arm, round base
with ball. |
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RAM-D-101 &
RAM-D-202 have 2.25" balls (D size)
RAM-101 & RAM-202 have 1.5" balls (C size)
RAM-B-101 & RAM-B-202 have 1" balls (B
size)
RAM-A-102 & RAM-A-238 have 9/16" balls
(A size) |
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Note: The C size
1 .5" ball does not have a letter C following the RAM- prefix
code, while all other sizes do require a letter.
Important: Be careful to make sure you have
the letter in the proper location of the part number so you
order the correct size system or component. If in any doubt,
please contact us.
For guidance only:
B size 1" ball mount for units up to 2.25kg
weight (approx 5 lbs)
C size 1.5" ball mount for units up to 4.5kg
weight (approx 10 lbs)
D size 2.25" ball mount for units up to 6.75kg
weight (approx 15 lbs) |
