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The Astera AX1-H TubeHolder is the small stainless-steel bracket used to secure Astera’s AX1, Titan, Helios and Hyperion tubes to the WingPlate, clamps or fixed mounting points. It is a tiny part with a large package consequence: a WingPlate needs two holders, and a missing holder can make the intended rig unusable.
- Part
- AX1-H
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Weight
- 0.045 kg
Compatible fixtures
Astera’s AX1-H datasheet lists the AX1 PixelTube and the FP1, FP2 and FP3 tube families. On FVL, those correspond to the four profiles below.
Key specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part number | AX1-H |
| Rubber insert | AX1-H-R |
| Dimensions | 51.6 × 52.5 × 15 mm |
| Weight | 0.045 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Tube interface | Cradle with safety/retaining pin |
| Mounting interfaces | ¼″-20 UNC and two M5 holes |
| M5 hole spacing | 36 mm |
Holder, WingPlate and clamp roles
The holder grips the tube; the mounting hardware determines where the tube goes. Astera shows it on the AX1-WP WingPlate and with clamp or truss mounting hardware. The WingPlate requires two AX1-H holders, sold separately. The replaceable AX1-H-R rubber insert protects the tube and supplies grip.
On-set use
Use two holders when the mounting plate or orientation calls for two support points. Engage the retaining pin and add the appropriate independent safety when the tube is overhead. A single holder may be adequate only where Astera’s documented mounting method and the rigging conditions support it.
Rental and used-package checks
- Count holders against the intended rig. One WingPlate requires two AX1-H units.
- Confirm the rubber inserts are present, seated and not torn.
- Check that the retaining pins are present and latch cleanly.
- Inspect the ¼″-20 and M5 threads for stripping or cross-threading.
- Do not assume every tube kit has the same holder count; verify the exact kit contents.
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