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A wide variety of standard and configurable components for factory automation engineers in industries such as automotive, semiconductor, packaging, medical and many more.
A good selection of accessories such as screws, bolts, washers and nuts that you may need for your daily engineering usage.
Browse industrial materials ranging from heat insulating plates, sponges, to metal and plastic materials in different sizes to meet your various applications.
A wide variety of wiring parts for connecting and protecting control and PC parts including Connectors, Cables, Electric Wires, Crimping Terminals and more.
A wide variety of controls and PC parts for electrical engineers including Controls, Powers, PC parts and more.
A wide variety of cutting tools for many uses and work materials including End Mills, Drills, Cutters, Reamers, Turning Tools and more.
A wide variety of tools and supplies used in processing including Machine Tools, Measurement Tools, Grinding and Polishing Supplies and more.
A wide variety of goods used in shipment, material handling and warehouse including Tape supplies, Stretch film, Truck, Shelf, Crane and more.
A large variety of goods for every kind of factories and offices including Protection items, Cleaning supplies, sanitations, office supplies and more.
A large variety of items used in R&D and Clean Room including research Equipment, Laboratory Essentials, Analysis Supplies, Clean Environment-Related Equipment and more.
Choose from thousands of standard stamping die components including Punch & Die, Gas Springs, Guide Components, Coil Springs and many more.
Browse our wide variety of mold components including Ejector Pins, Sleeves, Leader Components, Sprue Bushings and many more.
Browse our injection molding components including Heating Items, Couplers, Hoses and more.
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Standard Price: | SGD 0.68- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Standard Price: | SGD 0.84- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Hex Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
The recommended torque for white and black alumite is 0.5T series (1/2 of T series). Please use with 3 or more effective threads.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Circular Posts - Both Ends Tapped, Wrench Flats
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Circular Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped, Wrench Flats
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Small Dia. Hex Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped
MISUMI
Small-diameter hex strut that can be used in narrow spaces or places where you want to save space.
Standard Price: | SGD 2.99- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Standard Price: | SGD 0.90- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (Hexagonal) BSU/BSU-H/BSU-U
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2 / 2.5 / 2.6 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8
[Materials] Stainless Steel (SUS 303/304/306)
[Treatment] Degreased
*Stainless steel 304 spacers use high-grade stainless steel.
An H symbol is imprinted on the spacer body.
Standard Price: | SGD 1.10- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Brass Spacer (Hexagonal) BSB/-E
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter] M1.7 / M2 / M2.5 / M2.6 / M3 / M4 / M5 / M6 / No. 4 / No. 6
[Materials] Free-cutting brass (C3604BD) with cadmium content of less than 75 ppm
[Treatment] Nickel plating (Ni), degreased
Standard Price: | SGD 0.28- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Standard Price: | SGD 0.68- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Posts for Stands - Square Bars, Square Tubes - Hollow
MISUMI
This is a support for a stand that prevents rotation when changing the setup of a sensor or camera.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Hex Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped, Thread Length & Dia. Configurable
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Hex Posts - Both Ends Threaded, Thread Length & Dia. Configurable
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Circular Posts - One End Threaded
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Days to Ship: | 8 Day(s) |
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Aluminum Spacer (Round Type) ARL
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2 / 2.6 / 3 / 4
[Materials] For M2: lead-free free-cutting aluminum (CB156) with lead content ≤ 10 ppm / For M2.6 to M4: lead-free free-cutting aluminum (KS26) with lead content ≤ 300 ppm
[Treatment] Pickling, black anodized aluminum, Kanigen plating
Standard Price: | SGD 0.64- |
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Days to Ship: | 18 Day(s) or more |
MISUMI
Can be used with device mounting stands, stand brackets, and support clamps.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Days to Ship: | 8 Day(s) |
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MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Days to Ship: | 8 Day(s) |
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Posts for Stands - Square Tubes Length Configurable with Scale
MISUMI
Since the square pipe has a scale, it is suitable when setup changes are frequent and rotation should be prevented.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Small Dia. Hex Posts - Both Ends Tapped
MISUMI
Small-diameter hex strut that can be used in narrow spaces or places where you want to save space.
Standard Price: | SGD 2.88- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Steel Spacer (Hexagonal) / BSF-E
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2.6 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 3 (flat diameter 5) / 3 (flat diameter 6)
[Materials] Free-cutting steel (SUM)
[Treatment] Trivalent chrome chromate treatment
Standard Price: | SGD 0.66- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (Hexagonal, Reducers) BSU
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 3·2.6/4·3/5·4
[Material] Free-Cutting Stainless Steel (SUS303)
[Processing] Degreasing
Different Diameters: Male Thread / Female Thread
Standard Price: | SGD 1.38- |
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Days to Ship: | 18 Day(s) or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (for Hexagonal/Short Layers)/MSU
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 2/2.6/3/4
[Material] Free-Cutting Stainless Steel (SUS303)
[Processing] Degreasing
Standard Price: | SGD 1.45- |
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Days to Ship: | 18 Day(s) or more |
Circular Posts - Both Ends Threaded/Thread Length and Dia. Configurable, Wrench Flats
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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NABEYA BI-TECH
Hex post with male threading on one side and female threading on the other side.
Standard Price: | SGD 5.13- |
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Days to Ship: | Same day or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (Round Type) ARU/ARU-S
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2 / 2.6 / 3 / 4
[Materials] Free-cutting stainless steel (SUS 303)
[Treatment] Degreased
Standard Price: | SGD 1.20- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
MISUMI
Can be used with device mounting stands, stand brackets, and support clamps.
Days to Ship: | 6 Day(s) or more |
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Nylon Spacer (Hexagonal) / BSN
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 2/3/4
[Material] Nylon 66
[Color] Translucent
[Heat Warping Temperature] 1.82 MPa: 75°C
[UL Standard] UL94V-2 (Materials)
Standard Price: | SGD 0.26- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Brass Spacer (Hexagonal and Double-Ended Male Thread) ESB-E
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 2.6/3/4
[Material] Free-Cutting Brass (C3604BD), Cadmium Content Less than 75 ppm
[Processing] Nickel Plating (Ni)
Standard Price: | SGD 0.75- |
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Days to Ship: | 18 Day(s) or more |
Circular Posts - One End Tapped
MISUMI
Added white and black alumite to all shapes! Made of 2000 series aluminum, it is both lightweight and strong.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Days to Ship: | 8 Day(s) |
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Days to Ship: | 8 Day(s) |
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Aluminum Spacer (Hexagonal) BSL-E
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 3/4
[Material] Lead-Free Free-Cutting Aluminum (CB156) Lead Content 10 ppm or Less
[Processing] Pickling
Standard Price: | SGD 0.59- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2 / 2.6 / 3 / 4 / 5
Main body
[Materials] Duracon (POM)
[Color] Milky white, black, blue
[Thermal Deformation Temperature] 1.82 Mpa, 110°C
[UL Standard] UL94-HB (material)
Male screw
[Materials] Free-cutting brass (C3604BD) with cadmium content of less than 75 ppm
[Treatment] Nickel plating (Ni)
Standard Price: | SGD 0.45- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (Hexagonal) ASU/ASU-H/ASU-U
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2 / 2.6 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8
[Materials] Stainless steel (SUS 303/304/316)
[Treatment] Degreased
*Stainless steel 304 spacers use high-grade stainless steel.
An H symbol is imprinted on the spacer body.
Standard Price: | SGD 1.20- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
MISUMI
In-stock items are as shown in the catalog.
Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
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Steel Spacer (Hexagonal) / ASF-E
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter (M)] 2.6 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8
[Materials] Free-cutting steel (SUM)
[Treatment] Trivalent chrome chromate treatment
Standard Price: | SGD 0.52- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Stainless Steel Spacer (Hexagonal and Double-Ended Male Thread) ESU
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal of Thread (M)] 3/4
[Material] Free-Cutting Stainless Steel (SUS303)
[Processing] Degreasing
Standard Price: | SGD 0.32- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
HIROSUGI-KEIKI
[Nominal Thread Diameter] M1.7 / M2 / M2.5 / M2.6 / M3 / M4 / M5 / M6 / No. 4 / No. 6
[Materials] Free-cutting brass (C3604BD) with cadmium content of less than 75 ppm
[Treatment] Degreased, nickel plating
Standard Price: | SGD 0.27- |
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Days to Ship: | 4 Day(s) or more |
Square Post - One End Threaded One End Tapped
MISUMI
When attaching something to the side, it is convenient because it has a wider footprint than a hexagonal support.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Posts for Stands - Length Configurable with Scale - Solid
MISUMI
By using the scale as a guide, you can frequently change the setup of cameras, sensors, etc.
Days to Ship: | 5 Day(s) or more |
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Product Series | Circular Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped, Wrench Flats | Hex Posts - One End Threaded One End Tapped, Thread Length & Dia. Configurable | Hex Posts - Both Ends Threaded, Thread Length & Dia. Configurable | Hexagonal Posts One End Threaded, One End Tapped, Length Selectable/Configurable | Round Posts One End Threaded, One End Tapped, Length Selectable/Configurable | Posts for Stands - Square Tubes Length Configurable with Scale | Circular Posts - Both Ends Threaded/Thread Length and Dia. Configurable, Wrench Flats | Hexagonal Posts One End Threaded, One End Tapped, Length and Thread Length Configurable | Hexagonal Posts Both Ends Tapped, Length Selectable/Configurable | Stainless Steel Spacer (Hexagonal and Double-Ended Male Thread) ESU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Type | Hex | Circular | Hex | Circular | Circular | Hex | Hex | Circular | Hex | Hex | Hex | Square | Hex | Hex | Circular | Hex | Circular | Circular | Hex | Circular | Hex | Hex | Square | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Circular | Hex | Circular | Circular | Hex | Hex | Circular | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Square | Circular |
End Shape (Left) | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Tapped | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Straight | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | V Groove | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Threaded | Straight | Tapped | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | V Groove | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Threaded | Tapped | Threaded | Threaded | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Threaded | Tapped | Threaded | Straight |
End Shape (Right) | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Straight | Tapped | Threaded | Straight | Tapped | Tapped | Straight | Straight | Tapped | Straight | Straight | Straight | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Threaded | Tapped | Tapped | Straight | Tapped | Threaded | Straight | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Tapped | Threaded | Tapped | Tapped | Straight |
Outer Dia. D(Ø) | - | 6 ~ 15 | - | 5 ~ 50 | 5 ~ 50 | - | - | 6 ~ 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 ~ 50 | - | 6 ~ 8 | 6 ~ 50 | - | 6 ~ 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 ~ 50 | - | 4 ~ 8 | 10 ~ 50 | - | - | 5 ~ 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 ~ 25 |
Material | Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminum | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminum | Steel | Stainless Steel | Brass | Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Plastic | Brass | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Steel | Stainless Steel | Brass | Steel / Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Wrench Flats B(mm) | 6 ~ 14 | - | 5 ~ 32 | - | - | 4 ~ 5.5 | 5 ~ 32 | - | 4 ~ 13 | 3 ~ 10 | 6 ~ 14 | 10 ~ 25 | 5 ~ 32 | 5 ~ 32 | - | 6 ~ 32 | - | - | 5 ~ 32 | - | 5 ~ 32 | 6 ~ 32 | 10 ~ 25 | 4 ~ 5.5 | 5 ~ 13 | 5.5 ~ 8 | 4 ~ 7 | - | 6 ~ 13 | - | - | 4 ~ 7 | 5.5 ~ 7 | - | 6 ~ 32 | 6 ~ 32 | 5.5 ~ 7 | 4 ~ 8 | 4 ~ 13 | 6 ~ 13 | 5 ~ 13 | 5.5 ~ 7 | 3 ~ 10 | 8 ~ 30 | - |
Surface Treatment | Nickel Plating | Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating / Trivalent Chromate | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating / Clear Anodize / Trivalent Chromate | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating / Trivalent Chromate | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating / Clear Anodize / Trivalent Chromate | Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Not Provided / Electroless Nickel Plating | Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Electroless Nickel Plating / Black Anodize | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Trivalent Chromate | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Trivalent Chromate | Not Provided | Not Provided / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided / Black Oxide / Electroless Nickel Plating | Not Provided |
Post Type | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Hollow | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Hollow | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Hollow | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid |
Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | With Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | Without Scale | With Scale |
Pilotted Ends | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided |
Gas Vent Hole | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | - | - | - | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | - | - | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | - | Not Provided | - | Not Provided | - | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided | - | - |
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