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Silver metal ball head adapter with 16mm baby pin and large locking knob

Tether Tools

Tether Tools Rock Solid Baby Pin Ball Head Adapter Silver

SKU CH-6619-5A9DN

All-metal adapter converts 16 mm baby pins or junior receivers to a 3/8"-16 thread with 55 lbs capacity

  • All-metal construction withstands rigorous professional use
  • 55 lbs (25 kg) capacity secures valuable lighting equipment
  • Tool-free locking knob enables quick precise positioning
  • 3/8"-16 thread connects ball heads AeroTrac workstations accessories
  • Compatible with 16 mm baby pins and 1-1/8" junior receivers

Professional mounting adapter

The Tether Tools Rock Solid Baby Pin Ball Head Adapter converts any 5/8" baby pin or 1-1/8" junior receiver into a 3/8"-16 thread for attaching compatible lighting gear. It is built for photographers and videographers who need a dependable connection between stands, grip arms or production carts and ball heads or AeroTrac workstations. The all-metal construction ensures resilience during daily studio or location work.

Thermal and power performance

This passive mechanical adapter generates no heat, produces no noise and draws no power during operation. Its all-metal body simply transfers loads between mounted equipment and the support stand without any active components. There are no thermal or acoustic considerations to factor into a shoot.

Included hardware benefits

The adapter ships as a single silver unit with an integrated ergonomic locking knob that enables secure, tool-free positioning adjustments. No additional accessories, mounting plates or software are supplied in the package. The knob design allows rapid tightening or loosening by hand so rigs can be reconfigured quickly on set.

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Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 3,696 comparable items (median $57.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I attach the Rock Solid Baby Pin Ball Head Adapter to a 16mm baby pin on a light stand?

Slide the adapter's receiver over the 16mm baby pin until fully seated, then tighten the ergonomic locking knob by hand until the adapter cannot rotate or shift on the pin.

Does the all-metal construction require any lubrication or corrosion protection over time?

No routine lubrication is needed; the all-metal build resists corrosion under normal studio and field use, so only occasional cleaning of threads is recommended.

At what load does the adapter's 55 lbs weight capacity become the limiting factor during a long shoot?

The 55 lbs (25kg) rated capacity is the first limit reached; exceeding it risks slippage or structural failure even if the stand itself could hold more.

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