Paramount ME/ME II/MX/MX+/MYT 1.5 in. Bore 20-lb. Counterweight

These 1.50″ (3.81 cm) bore counterweights are compatible with all 1.5″ counterweight shafts included with the Paramount MX+ and Paramount MYT model mounts, as well as the legacy Paramount ME and Paramount MX.  The Paramount ME II includes a 1.875″ counterweight shaft, but is also thread-compatible with the 1.5″ counterweight shaft.

• The Paramount MYT includes one 9 kg (20 lb.) counterweight. If the total weight of the instruments attached to the Paramount MYT exceeds about 13.5 kg (30 lb.), additional counterweights may be required.
• The Paramount MX and ME included two 9 kg (20 lb.) counterweights. If the total weight of the instruments attached to the Paramount ME exceeds about 32 kg (70 lb.), additional counterweights may be required.
• The Paramount MX+ includes two 9 kg (20 lb.) counterweights. If the total weight of the instruments attached to the Paramount ME exceeds about 32 kg (70 lb.), additional counterweights may be required.
• The Paramount ME included two 9 kg (20 lb.) counterweights. If the total weight of the instruments attached to the Paramount ME exceeds about 32 kg (70 lb.), additional counterweights may be required.
• The Paramount ME II includes a 1.875″ diameter counterweight shaft and two 1.875″ bore, 30 lb (13.6 kg) counterweights. The Paramount ME II can optionally accept the 1.5″ diameter counterweight shaft.
• The height of the counterweight is approximately 7.3 cm (2.9 in.)*

Specifications*

• Weight: 9 kg (20 lb.)
• Height: 7.3 cm (2.9 in.)
• Diameter: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
• Bore diameter: 3.8 cm (1.5 in.)

*Due to minor variations in the size of the stainless steel blanks, the exact outer dimensions of individual counterweights may vary, and the final weight may vary by +/-5 percent.