Axis™ Transit - Silver
A twist on the traditional transit! The Axis™ is the only transit in the world that can take simultaneous measurements of strike & dip, trend & plunge, dip & dip direction, or bearing & angle, making data collection more efficient and intuitive. Invented by the geoscience educators who are now the owners of Brunton, this transit is revolutionizing how geological measurements are made. The Axis™ is also available in orange.
- All Brunton Transits come with a high-quality Gfeller leather case.
- If your main region of transit use will not be in the contiguous United States, your needle will need a special balance. Please visit the Needle Balancing Page to identify your main zone, and select it below.
Fearures
- Unique dual axis hollow hinge allows for easy and intuitive measurements of any line or plane.
- The lid rotates 360˚ around both axes, making measurements possible for any surface including overhangs. The lid can extend or create the measurement surface itself.
- The default orientation of compass North makes this the only transit in the world that can measure strike & dip simultaneously. A simple rotation of the azimuth ring also allows simultaneous measurement of dip angle & dip direction if that is preferred.
- A secondary axis of rotation and lid protractor allows simultaneous measurement of trend & plunge.
- The hollow hinge/sighting tube allows for direct horizontal and vertical sighting measurements.
- Hinge dial enables dip angle measurements and also serves as a versatile protractor.
- Excellent contact and sighting measurement capabilities.
- Dual long-level bubbles allow the user to level the compass from the sides and bottom.
- The flat bottom allows for easier dip angle and dip azimuth measurements at low angles.
- The needle can be set to lock automatically, allowing for accurate readings.
- The precision NdFeB disc magnet provides very accurate readings and resists demagnetization.
- Our magnetic needle can be balanced for use almost anywhere in the world .
- Induction dampening makes for a quick-settling needle.
- A sapphire jewel bearing allows for smooth needle movement throughout the life of the instrument.
- The needle lock button can lock or free the needle, depending on the model.
- The internal components are sealed with an O-ring for improved water and dust resistance.
- All transits are compatible with our Jacob’s Staff/Tripod ball and socket adaptor.
- Each model is available in either Azimuth (0-360) or Quadrant (0-90) formats.
- Each comes with a protective leather case, perfect for carrying your Brunton in the field.
- Made in the USA in Riverton, Wyoming.
Specification
Measurement Style | unique, simultaneous methods |
Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.8 x 1.2 in | 10 x 7 x 3 cm |
Weight | 12.1 oz | 341.6 g |
Azimuth | 1˚ graduations w/ ± 0.5˚ accuracy |
Hinge Dial | 2˚ graduations w/ ± 1˚ accuracy |
Internal Clinometer | 1˚ graduations w/ ± 0.5˚ accuracy |
Lid Protractor | 1˚ graduations w/ ± 0.5˚ accuracy |
Declination Adjustment | ± 180˚ |