Motion Control Equipment

Motion Controlled Hot Head Hire

Description:

See Motion Controlled Hot Head for a full description. When hiring our main motion control facility, this rig forms part of the standard equipment list and is included in the normal hire fee. It is also availabale for separate hire, but is usually hired with an operator. It may be operated with our standard speed controllers or fully motion controlled for repeatable, substitution moves.

Motion Controlled Microscope Hire

Description:

See Motion Controlled Microscope for a full description. This rig is available for separately from our main motion control facility, but must be hired with an operator. It must be operated with motion control & operator.

Combination Linear & Rotary Rod Modelmover (Stand Alone Hire)

Description:

See Combination Linear & Rotary Rod Modelmover for a full description. When hiring our main motion control facility, this rig forms part of the standard equipment list and is included in the normal hire fee. It is also availabale for separate hire, but is usually hired with an operator. It may be operated with our standard speed controllers or fully motion controlled for repeatable, substitution moves.

Combination Linear & Rotary Modelmover (Stand Alone Hire)

Description:

See Combination Linear & Rotary Modelmover for a full description. When hiring our main motion control facility, this rig forms part of the standard equipment list and is included in the normal hire fee. It is also availabale for separate hire, but is usually hired with an operator. It may be operated with our standard speed controllers or fully motion controlled for repeatable, substitution moves.

Century Precision Periscope / Boroscope & Accessories Hire

Description:

For a full description, see Century Precision Periscope / Boroscope & Accessories. This equipment is only for use at Pirate and is not available for dry hire.

Basic kit rate £75 per day, £300 per week

Microscope adaptation = £50 per day, £200 per week

Swing & Shift adaptation = £50 per day, £200 per week

Objects-through-Liquid Rig Hire

Description:

See Objects-through-Liquid Rig for a full description. This rig is available for separately from our main motion control facility, but must be hired with an operator. It may be operated with our standard speed controllers or fully motion controlled for repeatable, substitution moves.

Linear Modelmover with Rod MM3R and Speed Controller

Description:

A super-smooth linear modelmover constructed from a linear ballscrew. Suitable for super close-up work. Mounted on two lighting spigots for easy holding in the studio. The carriage has M6 tapped holes for mounting a model onto. and has an optional 20mm diameter rod which protrudes through the end on the casing, as shown. Typical use is for moving models smoothly, particularly in close-up. The rod can be used to drive a model 'in fresh air'. It is recommended that the unit is operated by a member of Pirate.
linear modelmover with rod MM3R

Technical details:

Linear modelmover: maximum travel 700mm, maximum speed xxmm/s

Rotary modelmover: maximum speed xx revolutions per second

Linear Modelmover MM4 and Speed Controller

Description:

Basic linear modelmover based on v-rails and toothed drive belt. Not suitable for super close-up work. Fitted with two lighting spigots for convenient handling in the studio. The carriage has a universal block with holes to accept standard camera-threads and lighting spigots. Typical use is to drive a lights, such as Dedo or 1kW. It is recommended that the unit is operated by a member of Pirate.
linear modelmover MM4

Technical details:

Maximum travel xxmm, maximum speed xxmm/s.