Prism Pole Parts

A prism pole is an essential tool that surveyors must always have in their gear. This kind of pole is used to mount prisms and other retroreflectors when measuring long distances with electronic distance measuring instruments. Most prism poles feature graduations and alternating colors to help surveyors measure elevations and grades with optical levels. No matter where they are used, prism poles should have compatible components to ensure their accuracy. That’s why here on Engineer Warehouse, there are prism pole parts available for your surveying needs. Prism poles need to be stabilized so that prisms can be mounted securely. Additionally, elevation and grade measurements will be more accurate with a perfectly vertical prism pole. For this purpose, one of the most important prism pole parts is a topographic shoe. This can be simply attached to the end of a pole to provide it with stability. Topographic shoes with flat bottoms are most ideal for flat surfaces, while those with wide bases can balance prism poles on rugged surfaces, such as pavements. Aside from this, there are other kinds of parts, such as level vials, that can enhance a prism pole’s function.