Our legendary break resistant Rhino Series SMR’s feature one-piece inserted aluminum optics with a gold reflective surface. They are assembled using our proprietary Precise-Lok technology, which ensures that the optics cannot dislodge from the ball. Other “break resistant” competitor SMR’s have optics that can shift or pop out of the sphere after a few or even one short drop. With our Rhino Series SMR’s, you can Drop, Pick Up, and Measure On. They provide durability and performance similar to a Solid SMR, but at a more affordable price point.
Each SMR includes a flared, anodized aluminum protecting ring as well. These protecting rings block stray light from entering the optic while providing a wider entry angle, and they also allow the use of our optional lanyard kits. The protecting rings are removable for applications that require even greater entry angle.
For more specialized applications, we also offer two additional unique ball finish options with our 1.5″ Rhino Series SMR’s:
- Matte Finish SMR’s allow you to integrate laser tracker measurements with various scanning hardware, including Laser Radar, Structured Light Scanners, and other similar scanning systems. The dull matte finish provides a superior return with scanning systems as compared to standard shiny stainless steel balls.
- Coated Ball SMR’s feature an abrasion resistant, hardened coating on the stainless steel ball. They are an excellent option if you are directly measuring highly abrasive surfaces with your SMR’s. The abrasion resistant coating greatly reduces wear rates of the SMR sphere surface and can help extend the life of your SMR’s.
