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  • Prototyping and materials
  • Hand tools and bench work

Chassis punch set

Brand and model:HOZAN / K-83

Suggested use:Manual hole punching for prototype enclosures.

Question for the seller:For my enclosure material and thickness, what punch sizes are included and what pilot-hole sizes are required?

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  • Inspection and observation
  • Motion and positioning components

X-Y stage

Brand and model:HOZAN / L-535

Suggested use:Manual positioning of objects for inspection and observation.

Question for the seller:What are the platform dimensions, load capacity and travel range for positioning the inspection object?

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  • Hand tools and bench work

Safe-Torque A 1 SHK Set 1

Brand and model:Wera / 05136073001

Suggested use:Torque control during equipment assembly with the equipment de-energised.

Question for the seller:For assembly with the equipment de-energised, which drive accessories are needed for the fasteners, and what is the torque-setting range?

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  • Maintenance and repair
  • Hand tools and bench work

9532 Chain riveter set for workshops

Brand and model:Wera / 05136042001

Suggested use:Removing, fitting and replacing bicycle chains in repair workshops.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the current tool and replacement-part list for this model against the chain type being serviced?

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  • Electronics assembly and wiring

338/2 Spring terminal block actuation tool set

Brand and model:Wera / 05008100001

Suggested use:Operating spring terminal blocks in control panels with the panels de-energised.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the required tip shape and dimensions for the terminal-block model, with the panel de-energised?

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879/4 Internal thread insertion tool M8

Brand and model:Wera / 05135903001

Suggested use:Inserting threaded rods during equipment and fixture assembly.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm this model’s thread specification and operating method against the threaded rod’s diameter and pitch?

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  • Motion and positioning components

iglidur G sleeve bearing

Brand and model:igus / GSM-0103-02

Suggested use:Lubrication-free bearings for small rotating or oscillating fixtures.

Question for the seller:What mounting dimensions and tolerances are recommended for the intended shaft and housing bore?

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  • Prototyping and materials
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tribo-tape W160 (without adhesive)

Brand and model:igus / W160-T-005-0020

Suggested use:Sheet material for prototyping sliding fixtures.

Question for the seller:How should the non-adhesive sheet be cut to size and secured to the fixture?

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  • Prototyping and materials

iglidur i150 filament

Brand and model:igus / I150-PF-0175-0750

Suggested use:FFF prototyping material for wear-resistant parts.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the recommended printing conditions for the intended FFF printer and filament diameter?

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  • Prototyping and materials
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iglidur J round bar, 10 mm outer diameter

Brand and model:igus / SFRJ-1000

Suggested use:Stock material for machined prototypes of sliding components.

Question for the seller:Can the bar be supplied cut to the required prototype length, and what cut-length tolerance applies?

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  • Motion and positioning components
  • Prototyping and materials

Flanged lead screw nut

Brand and model:igus / DST-JFRM-C-01-DS5X10

Suggested use:Prototyping feed mechanisms for small manual positioning systems.

Question for the seller:What screw diameter, lead and thread direction does the nut require, and what are its mounting dimensions?

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  • Prototyping and materials

xiros hybrid deep-groove ball bearing

Brand and model:igus / BB-608-420-B180-35-ES

Suggested use:Prototyping small rollers and rotary supports.

Question for the seller:For the shaft and housing design, what are the bore, outer diameter, width and recommended mounting tolerances?

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  • Prototyping and materials

E2 micro 03 energy chain

Brand and model:igus / 03.05.010.0

Suggested use:Guiding small-diameter cables in moving prototype assemblies.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the chain’s internal dimensions and bend radius against the cable diameters to be routed?

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  • Motion and positioning components
  • Prototyping and materials

Clevis joint

Brand and model:igus / GDGM-05-V-ER-K

Suggested use:Prototyping lightweight linkage mechanisms.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm this model’s connection dimensions and fastening method against the mating-part dimensions?

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  • Motion and positioning components
  • Inspection and observation

Rotary table bearing with locking mechanism

Brand and model:igus / PRT-04-20-ART

Suggested use:Manual indexing of assembly and inspection fixtures.

Question for the seller:For manual indexing of an assembly or inspection fixture, what are the locking method and mounting dimensions?

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  • Photo and video production

Super Clamp

Brand and model:SmallRig / 2220

Suggested use:Securing small accessories and auxiliary equipment on photo and video shoots.

Question for the seller:What is the clamp opening range for the support pole or desk edge being used?

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  • Photo and video production

22-inch 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector

Brand and model:SmallRig / 4127

Suggested use:Bouncing and blocking light for e-commerce product photography.

Question for the seller:Which reflective and light-blocking surfaces are included for product photography?

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  • Photo and video production

Mini Matte Box

Brand and model:SmallRig / 3196

Suggested use:Shading the front of the lens for product and corporate video shoots.

Question for the seller:Which mounting method and rings are needed for the front diameter of the lens being used?

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15mm LWS Support

Brand and model:SmallRig / 3652

Suggested use:Supporting a matte box on a production rig.

Question for the seller:What are the matte-box and rod-side mounting dimensions for installation in the production rig?

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  • Photo and video production

Follow Focus F60 (Manual)

Brand and model:SmallRig / 3850

Suggested use:Manual focus pulling by camera assistants.

Question for the seller:What gear specification and focus-ring diameter requirements apply when fitting it to the lens?

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Arca-Type Quick Release Plate

Brand and model:SmallRig / 3154

Suggested use:Moving existing camera rigs between setups in production work.

Question for the seller:What are the plate’s mounting threads and dimensions for use with the existing rig and head?

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  • Photo and video production

Tabletop Mini Tripod with Panoramic Ball Head

Brand and model:SmallRig / BUT2664

Suggested use:Supporting a camera for tabletop product photography and corporate video shoots.

Question for the seller:What are the ball head’s load capacity and camera mounting thread for the camera being used?

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  • Packaging and labelling

Glassine bags, 4 × 6 inches, 50 bags

Brand and model:EcoEnclose / GB4x6-50

Suggested use:Inner packaging for small items and printed materials, and organising retail merchandise.

Question for the seller:What are the usable internal dimensions and opening shape for the items or printed materials we plan to pack?

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  • Photo and video production

Universal Mobile Phone Cage

Brand and model:SmallRig / 2791B

Suggested use:Smartphone rigs for corporate videos and in-store shoots.

Question for the seller:Can you check whether the cage holds our phone with its case fitted, based on its dimensions and thickness?

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  • Photo and video production

Sun Hood for BMPCC4K/6K

Brand and model:SmallRig / VH2299C

Suggested use:Shading the screen during outdoor video shoots.

Question for the seller:Can you check the mounting requirements for VH2299C against our camera’s exact model?

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  • Printing and promotional production

Formula Guide Coated & Uncoated

Brand and model:PANTONE / GP1601C

Suggested use:Specifying spot colours between printing and creative production companies.

Question for the seller:Which edition and publication date does this guide have, so we can compare it with our existing colour references?

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  • Prototyping and materials
  • Motion and positioning components

Stainless steel hexagonal standoff

Brand and model:NBK / SHAS-M3-15

Suggested use:Maintaining spacing between plates and supporting small mechanisms in prototype fixtures.

Question for the seller:Can you check the standoff dimensions against the plate spacing and thread size we need?

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Bamboo inkjet paper, 110 gsm, A4, 20 sheets

Brand and model:Awagami / Bamboo110gsm A4・20枚

Suggested use:Printing for photo studios and creative production companies.

Question for the seller:Can you check this paper against the inkjet printer and ink type we plan to use?

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  • Printing and promotional production
  • Hand tools and bench work

Teflon folder, small

Brand and model:TALAS / Teflon-Folder / Small

Suggested use:Making creases and finishing covers in bookbinding.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the small folder’s tip width and shape for the paper or cover material we plan to crease?

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  • Printing and promotional production
  • Hand tools and bench work

Sewing frame, 12 in

Brand and model:TALAS / Sewing-Frame / 12in

Suggested use:Hand-sewn bookbinding in small binderies.

Question for the seller:What is the usable working width of the small 12-inch frame for the book dimensions we plan to bind?

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  • Printing and promotional production
  • Packaging and labelling

Brooklyn Bookcloth

Brand and model:TALAS / Brooklyn-Bookcloth / 2366 Lt.Gray

Suggested use:Making book covers and covering boxes in binderies and packaging workshops.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the colour, lot and selling unit for the required length of 2366 Lt.Gray?

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  • Printing and promotional production
  • Hand tools and bench work

Micro Spatula, Standard #1

Brand and model:TALAS / Microspatula / Standard #1

Suggested use:Detailed lifting and separation work in paper repairs and bookbinding.

Question for the seller:Can you confirm the Standard #1 tip width and shape for the paper and area we plan to lift?

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  • Photo and video production

Spyder Checkr Photo

Brand and model:Datacolor / SCK310

Suggested use:Colour and exposure references for product photography and comparisons between cameras.

Question for the seller:How should the physical chart be photographed and compared when using several cameras on the same subject?

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