What is the name of this component on an SCT?

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What is the name of this component on an SCT?

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hi,

i couldn't find anywhere what is the name of this component? it is allumnium tube but its has particular name.

is there anywhere i can buy new pc of this component?

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huhh...i think nobody sells this......VERY VERY VERY VERY unlikely...
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i just wanted the name of it.
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Post by weixing »

Hi,
I don't think there is a particular name for it... other than alumnium tube... may be alumnium tube for Optical Tube??

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thanks for info.
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how about gray aluminum tube?
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lemme try!

ermmm...enameled aluminium cylinder with open ends!
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Is it 'cladding' as a form of thermal jacket?
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If you order the material locally, you can call it a aluminium CHS (Circular Hollow Section) or 'pipe' for short. Specify the diameter, length and thickness in mm. You can specify the grade of aluminium too. Currently I happen to be fabricating a stainless steel pier extension for my new tripod.
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Name of the part

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Or is it a "light-bucket"

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