{"product_id":"tim5s5011050","title":"ITP Straight Styli - Type A - Silicon Nitride Ball - M5 Thread x 50mm Overall Length - TIM5S5011050","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe ITP Straight Styli Type A with a silicon nitride ball is a dependable, low‑cost probing solution for everyday metrology tasks. Designed for CMM and handheld scanning setups, it pairs a compact form with robust materials to deliver consistent, repeatable touchpoints.\n\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBall material\u003c\/b\u003e: Silicon nitride ball offers exceptional hardness, reduced wear on the workpiece, and smooth contact when probing untreated aluminium surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThread size\u003c\/b\u003e: M5 thread for secure, compatible attachment to standard stylus holders and adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall length\u003c\/b\u003e: 50 mm total length provides practical reach for mid‑depth features while maintaining rigidity in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction\u003c\/b\u003e: Hardened stainless steel holder and stem maximize stiffness and longevity, giving reliable performance under repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBall size options\u003c\/b\u003e: Compatible with Ø5.0 mm to Ø8.0 mm balls; other sizes can be requested via the configurator or by email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\nThis straight stylus is specifically well-suited for scanning and probing aluminium parts, where the silicon nitride ball minimizes wear and delivers consistent contact geometry. The combination of a rigid stainless steel body and a precision ball supports accurate measurements across numerous cycles, making it a practical choice for production environments, training labs, and precision workshops. With flexible ball size options and a standard M5 interface, it integrates smoothly into existing metrology setups without sacrificing reliability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ITP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42229005090894,"sku":"ITP-TIM5S5011050","price":134.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3747\/4382\/files\/TIM5S5011050_07c9720d-c43d-43be-8fcd-4ab3b2674e28.png?v=1739363683","url":"https:\/\/www.protool-ltd.co.uk\/products\/tim5s5011050","provider":"Protool Precision Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}