Baader Heavy Pillar (BHP) – Modal steel pillar with up to 600 kg payload capacity

Baader Heavy Pillar (BHP) – Modal steel pillar with up to 600 kg payload capacity

Description

The Baader Heavy Pillar (BHP) is a robust conical steel column specially designed for permanent installations involving heavy astronomical mounts, such as GM 3000, GM 4000 or PlaneWave L-350.

Its octagonal welded steel construction ensures optimal rigidity and vibration damping. The base plate measures 500 x 500 mm, and the top plate (240 mm diameter, 25 mm thick) features three M14 threaded bolts and a central hole for optional quartz sand filling on-site.

The pillar includes a 3-inch internal cable duct and weighs approx. 114 kg for the 60 cm version.

Available in the following standard heights:
60 cm / ref. 2451221
80 cm / ref. 2451222
100 cm / ref. 2451223
115 cm / ref. 2451224
125 cm / ref. 2451225
135 cm / ref. 2451226
145 cm / ref. 2451227
155 cm / ref. 2451228
165 cm / ref. 2451229

Please specify your preferred height when ordering.

Important notes

Baader’s BHP and BMP steel pillars are exclusively available as part of a complete mount or observatory project purchased from Baader. The listed prices are subsidized. Standalone production of such a complex product would not be economically viable.

Each pillar is custom-made and typically has a long lead time. It must be anchored into a concrete foundation prepared to Baader’s specifications. A dedicated leveling flange, custom-made for each mount, is required:

• Leveling flange for GM 3000 – ref. 2451186 (10 cm height)

• Leveling flange for GM 4000 and PlaneWave L-350 – ref. 2451185 (10 cm height)

The combined height of pillar and flange should not exceed 175 cm. A consultation is always required prior to order to align with the installation structure.

Technical specifications

• Type: conical steel pillar

• Payload capacity: up to 600 kg

• Heights: 60 to 165 cm

• Structure: conical/octagonal

• Material: welded steel, vibration-damping

• Bottom plate: 500 x 500 mm

• Top plate: 240 mm diameter, 25 mm thick, 3x M14 bolts, center hole

• Internal cable duct: 3" inner width

• Weight (60 cm version): approx. 114 kg

• Made to order

Additional information

• Only available with Baader mount or observatory projects

• Leveling flanges mandatory (based on mount type)

• Long delivery time (custom-made)

• Optional accessory: shelf (ref. 2451208, 360 x 270 mm)