Overview
The Ram ball and socket mounting system primarily consists of a wide range of bases, double socket arms and device holders
Bases and holders come in different shapes and sizes ranging from flat plates with mounting holes to custom form fit holders for specific devices
Double socket arms arms are available in different lengths
There are 5 different ball and socket sizes to choose from depending on the weight of the device being supported
Maximum weight capacity for each ball and socket system (these are approximate and depend on the application and environment)
A size 9/16" diameter ball Up to .45kg weight (approx 1 lb)
B size 1" diameter ball Up to .91kg weight (approx 2 lbs)
C size 1.5" diameter ball Up to 1.81kg weight (approx 4 lbs)
D size 2.25" diameter ball Up to 2.72kg weight (approx 6 lbs)
E size 3.38" diameter ball Up to 6.8kg weight (approx 15 lbs)
The most common size is the 1" diameter ball and socket system which carries a recommended device weight of up to 0.91kg / 2lbs
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Double socket arm lengths
A size - 9/16" diameter ball
Socket to socket centres:
Medium Arm: 1.67"
Long Arm: 3.12"
B size - 1" diameter ball
Socket to socket centres:
Short Arm: 1.75"
Medium Arm: 3"
Long Arm: 5.31"
C size - 1.5" diameter ball
Socket to socket centres:
Short Arm: 2.5"
Medium Arm: 4.66"
Long Arm: 8"
D size - 2.25" diameter ball
Socket to socket centres:
Short Arm: 3.6"
Medium Arm: 6.88"
Long Arm: 11.41"
E size - 3.38" diameter ball
Socket to socket centres:
Short Arm: 4.975"
Medium Arm: 9.875"
Glossary of terms
RAM Mount or base of aluminum construction
RAP Mount or base of composite construction
SB When included in RAP part numbers, this stands for “snap link”
RAP-SB-XXX Snap link base or system, hard composite ball and socket, not rubber
RAP-B-XXX Accommodates or has B size ball
RAM-A-XXX 9/16” diameter rubber ball
RAM-B-XXX 1” diameter rubber ball
RAM-XXX 1 ½” diameter rubber ball
RAM-D-XXX 2 ¼” diameter rubber ball mount kit or component
RAM-VC-XXX Vehicle Console, pertaining to RAM Mount Vehicle Console Systems
RAM-VB-XXX Vehicle Base
RAM-VB-XXX-SW1 Complete Vehicle Mount System
RAM-A-XXX-B Accommodates A size ball, B length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX-A Accommodates B size ball, A length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX Accommodates B size ball, standard length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX-C Accommodates B size ball, C length arm or system
RAM-XXX-B Accommodates C size ball, B length arm or system
RAM-XXX-D Accommodates C size ball, D length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX Accommodates D size ball, D length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX-C Accommodates D size ball, C length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX-E Accommodates D size ball, E length arm or system
RAM-E-XXX Accommodates E size ball, E length arm
RAM-E-XXX-D Accommodates E size ball, D length arm