Compact and Portable Tripods for Surveyors on the Move
Rolatube’s compact and portable surveying tripods are designed for easy transport between job sites, offering unmatched performance in demanding construction environments.
Contents
- Rolatube’s Surveying Tripods
- Challenges of Traditional Surveying Tripods
- Why Choose Rolatube’s Surveying Tripods
- Rolatube’s Range of Surveyor Tripods
- Why Compact Tripods are Essential for Surveyors on the Move
- FAQs
Rolatube’s Surveying Tripods – Innovation with Rollable Composite Technology
Rolatube’s construction tripods are built using patented bi-stable rollable composite material, resulting in tripods that are lightweight, durable, and maintenance-free.
Originally developed for military applications, this technology ensures that surveyors benefit from tried-and-tested reliability in industrial settings.
Whether it’s construction, surveying, or infrastructure development, Rolatube tripods save critical space, setup time and are lighter to carry.
Challenges of Traditional Surveying Tripods
Surveyors often work across multiple job sites and in diverse environments, from open urban developments to remote, hard-to-reach terrain.
In these dynamic settings, transporting traditional construction tripods can be a time-consuming and physically demanding task. Their bulk and weight not only slow down movement between locations, but also require more storage space and careful handling to prevent damage.
When travelling further afield, traditional telescopic tripods are too large to be included in hand luggage, incurring extra cost and time when needing to transport equipment by plane.
Setting up and packing down conventional tripods often takes longer and may need more than one person, especially in rough conditions.
Additionally, traditional tripods may struggle to perform consistently in harsh weather, with potential issues like rust, mechanical failures, or wear from repeated transport. These limitations can reduce efficiency and increase downtime for field teams.
Why Choose Rolatube’s Surveying Tripods
Rolatube’s tripod systems are adapted from military technology, where reliability and space-saving are critical. With no moving parts to jam or freeze, they ensure long-term operational reliability.
Multiple height and load configurations make them customisable for every job, offering solutions tailored to a range of surveying and construction applications.
Key Benefits of Rolatube Tripods
- Portable design: Man-portable and easy to carry, ideal for surveyors navigating difficult terrain or moving between job sites.
- Quick deployment: Deploys in minutes, maximising productivity and minimising downtime.
- Space-saving storage: Packs down smaller than any traditional construction tripod, fitting easily into vehicles, containers, and tight storage spaces.
- Lightweight but strong: Built using PP-glass fibre composite for a lightweight yet robust structure.
- Hand Luggage suitable: Unlike telescopic tripods, Rolatube’s tripod systems can be carried onto commercial planes as hand luggage.
Rolatube’s Range of Surveyor Tripods
System 30: Industrial Compact Tripod (ICT)
A versatile surveyor tripod, System 30 is perfect for civil engineering, and construction applications.
Compact when packed, just 190mm x 200mm x 180mm, but extends up to 1290mm. Choose from 650mm or 1250mm legs for flexible operating heights.
Despite a weight of only 2.84kg (7.67lb) with all the ancillaries, this tripod supports loads up to 100kg (220,46lb) when using the leg tie, making it ideal for surveying equipment and cameras in remote or urban construction sites.
System 50: The All-Purpose Construction Tripod
System 50 is a high-performance tripod with legs available in 1m, 2m, and 3m lengths.
Supports loads up to 115kg, and packs down to just 250mm x 320mm x 260mm.
Versatile enough to mount equipment, or support Rolatube masts when guy ropes and pegs can’t be used – making it ideal for measuring, lighting, and surveying.
Summary – Why Compact Tripods Are Essential for Surveyors on the Move
Compact, portable, and reliable surveying tripods help professionals work more efficiently, especially when moving between multiple job sites.
Rolatube’s innovative tripod systems offer military-proven durability and space-saving design, making them the perfect choice for construction professionals.
Explore Rolatube’s product range today and get in touch for more information on how our tripods can enhance your surveying operations.
FAQs – Answering Common Questions About Compact Tripods for Surveyors
How much weight can Rolatube’s construction tripods support?
Up to 115kg, depending on the model.
How long does it take to set up a Rolatube tripod?
Deployment takes just a few minutes.
Are surveyor tripods suitable for harsh environments?
Yes. They’re designed for use in extreme conditions, with generous minimum and maximum operational temperature ranges, and no seals to jam or freeze.
How compact are Rolatube tripods when packed down?
Exceptionally compact. The System 30: Industrial Compact Tripod (ICT) packs down to just 190mm x 200mm x 180mm.
Are Rolatube tripods compatible with other equipment?
Yes. Rolatube’s construction tripods can be paired with a wide range of surveying tools, cameras, and lighting rigs. They are also compatible with Rolatube masts when using the Mast Support Adapter. Additional accessories like camera mounts, spigot adapters, and twin antenna T-bars are available.