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Rail Stops | Adjustable Launch Towers | Acme Conformal Launch Guides | Acme Conformal Launch Lugs | JB Weld | Rail Guides | Extreme Launch Rail | HEAVY Extreme Launch Rail |
Lower frontal drag than rail buttons!!
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Rail launch systems are great. In our view, they beat the old launch rods
hands down. But frankly it can be a pain to attach those little guides onto your
rocket. Just screwing them into the bodytube won't work . You usually have to
contrive some backing plate or try to screw into a centering ring - - and that
can be a very thin target to hit! NOT ANY MORE. Now attaching guide rails is a
snap with Acme's new conformal rail guide. They just glue onto the tube. That's
it, just like the conformal lugs. What's more, these conformal guides have less
frontal area than standard buttons, and that means less drag for your
rocket.
1) Acme rail guides are 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum; no flimsy urethane foam to wear out
2) The base of Acme rail guides have a conformal radius that matches exactly to the airframe tube. Other brands do NOT.
3) Acme rail guides are very low priced.
4) Acme rail guides do not require screws. Screws require backing inside the rocket which can hang up cords and chutes.
ACME Conformal® Rail Guides
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ACME Conformal© Launch Lugs
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Standard Extreme Launch Rail
Only $61.78 per 6' section!
Comes with a pad adapter to fit any launch pad that accepts a 1/2" rod. 100% compatible with Black Sky rail guides, but...
Pad Adapter $25.57
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HEAVY Extreme Launch Rail
Standard size rail slots, but for heavier rockets! Tested to 70 LBS. This accepts the same rail guides as the standard extreme above (and the blacksky rail), but is 10 feet long, and comes with a strong reinforcing spine for extra strength. . Fits on any pad that takes a 1/2" rod. I used this rail on my 55 lbs hybrid level-3 project. Note: this is not the larger rail previously known as the "Senior Extreme" which required large rail guides of a nonstandard size. We no longer carry the senior. The HEAVY EXTREME uses the same rail guides as on the standard extreme but it is meant for heavy rockets. The BIG EXTREME rails were all over the range at LDRS 2002 in Amarillo. They performed flawlessly. Note: for shipping and transportation purposes, the 10 long Heavy Extreme Rail is made up of a 6’ and 4’ section of rail, reinforced with an 8’ long heavy spine 10' section $153.46 ![]() Comes with a pad adapter to fit any launch pad that accepts a 3/4" rod. |
P.S. I flew on one of your rails in Ocotillo, California last weekend. Great rail.
John Nistico
This [Rail] is one nice puppy. After looking at the hardware for about two seconds I figured out why this arrived without instructions: if you NEED instructions for this, then you will also need an IQ above 30... Duh! It was worth the wait and I am pleased beyond words. The Extreme Rail is a superb product and an extraordinary value. The rail guides were installed on a booster to check for any tendency to bind when traversing the slot. I am happy to report that the rail guide travel was buttery smooth. Excellent...excellent... excellent. I've only ordered from you a few times but I've never been disappointed. But this rail was seriously understated. Wow!
Respectfully (and a very satisfied customer),
Tom Farrand
"I am impressed with the quality of the components and your service. As soon as I get approval of my Level 3 design I will be ordering additional components."
Dennis McNally
Received tube in GREAT condition. Thanks,
Neil Tarasoff
Thanks for the excellent service and quick turn-around on getting me my merchandise. I'll be shopping with you folks again!
Take care!
Bryan Chuck
Keep up the good work!
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