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Reliable Mechanical Total Stations for Construction and Surveying
Nikon XF Mechanical Total Station
The Nikon XF mechanical total station is packed with new features that make survey work easier and faster.
Nikon XS Mechanical Total Station
With its lightweight, compact design and easy setup, the Nikon XS mechanical total station makes survey work fast, efficient and easy.
Trimble C3 Mechanical Total Station
The Trimble® C3 mechanical total station completes the industry’s top portfolio with productivity-boosting, time-saving features that make fieldwork easier and faster.
Trimble C5 Mechanical Total Station
The Trimble® C5 mechanical total station completes the industry’s top portfolio with productivity-boosting, time-saving features that make fieldwork easier and faster.
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Click here to let us know and we'll help you find what you're looking for.Mechanical total stations help engineers, surveyors, and construction workers measure angles and distances for various projects, such as engineering, land surveying, and mapping.
What is a Mechanical Total Station?
A mechanical total station is a manually operated surveying tool that requires the user to look through a telescope and aim at the target. It is suitable for small construction projects and other projects that require measuring elevation and distances in a small area.Features of Mechanical Total Stations
Unlike robotic total station theodolites, mechanical total stations require the user to adjust the instrument manually. The operator measures the distance and angles on-site, and the data is automatically stored and processed by the in-built computer. They feature precision components that allow the user to accurately assess the horizontal distance and vertical angle. Mechanical total stations are fast and effective in measurement recording, increasing productivity and reducing the time spent on location.Applications of Mechanical Total Stations
Mechanical total stations are beneficial in industries across construction and land surveying that require high accuracy and fast data processing, including:- Surveying: Mechanical total stations measure distances, angles, and elevation points on the land to create accurate maps, boundary surveys, and construction layouts. Surveyors use them to create 3D maps of project areas, designs, and volume calculations and to verify built conditions or property boundaries.
- Construction: They are used in construction projects to measure the position and elevation of the points used to set the foundation, walls, and various structures. A total station ensures the building is constructed according to the design specifications. Constructors use them to lay out jobsites, check elevations, calculate the exact dimensions of structures, and ensure equipment and fixtures are installed in the correct locations.
- Engineering: Total stations aid civil engineering by mapping out sites for road construction, bridges, railroad tracks, water bodies, and tunnel-building projects.
- Leveling: Take the time to carefully level your instrument using the built-in bubble level or a tripod with its own leveling device.
- Targeting: Check your aim using the included telescope or a laser pointer.
- Data entry: Double-check all the data, confirming it is correct before taking any measurements.
Purchase a Mechanical Total Station From Duncan-Parnell
Total stations are a groundbreaking technological advancement in modern surveying, integrating the functionality of theodolites with electronic distance meters. Explore our range of Nikon and Trimble mechanical total stations and incorporate them into your land surveying projects by requesting a quote. Incorporate our range of Nikon and Trimble mechanical total stations into your land surveying projects for precise and reliable measurements.