{"product_id":"seco-construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-red-yellow-flo-yellow","title":"SECO 5218-40 Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SECO 5218-40 Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod provides stable, freestanding support for compatible GNSS antenna poles, prism poles, rover rods, and other survey poles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts open top clamp accepts poles from 1 to 1.5 inches in outside diameter, allowing the pole to pass directly through the tripod head for quick installation and height adjustment. The tripod uses the same thumb-action release and locking mechanism found on SECO’s popular Thumb-Release Bipod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach leg adjusts independently, extending to 6 feet and collapsing to 43 inches for easier transportation and storage. The tripod is available in Red, Yellow, and Flo Yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction Series thumb-release tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSECO product series: 5218-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports freestanding survey pole setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen top clamp accepts compatible poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits poles from 1 to 1.5 inches OD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetric pole range: 25.4 to 38.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumb-action leg release and locking system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame adjustment style as SECO Thumb-Release Bipods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree independently adjustable legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum leg extension of 6 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetric maximum extension of 1.8 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollapsed length of 43 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetric collapsed length of 109 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Red, Yellow, and Flo Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePole and surveying equipment are sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-Clamp Pole Mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible poles pass directly through the open clamp at the top of the tripod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design allows the pole to be installed without removing accessories from its upper or lower end. Once positioned, the clamp holds the pole securely while the tripod provides freestanding support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tripod accepts poles with outside diameters ranging from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 1.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4 to 38.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways confirm the outside diameter of the intended pole before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumb-Release Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SECO 5218-40 uses the same thumb-action release and locking mechanism found on SECO’s Thumb-Release Bipod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach leg can be quickly released, adjusted, and locked using the thumb control. This allows crews to set up and reposition the tripod efficiently as they move between survey points or construction layout locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependently Adjustable Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three tripod legs adjust independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent adjustment allows the tripod to be stabilized on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSloped ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUneven terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough construction surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis flexibility helps maintain a stable pole setup when the surrounding surface is not level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Working Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tripod legs extend to a maximum length of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen collapsed, the tripod measures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e109 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collapsible design makes the tripod easier to carry between setups and store in a survey vehicle or equipment room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreestanding Pole Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SECO 5218-40 creates a stable support platform for compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS antenna poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrism poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRover rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurvey poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA freestanding setup allows the operator to temporarily step away from the pole during data entry, equipment adjustment, measurements, or construction layout work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors and Part Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SECO 5218-40 Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod is available in three color variants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-RED Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Red\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-RED – Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-YEL Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Yellow\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-YEL – Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-flo-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-FLY Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Flo Yellow\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-FLY – Flo Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the preferred color before adding the tripod to the cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS rover surveying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrism pole support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobotic total station surveying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoundary surveying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopographic surveying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility mapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade staking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineering fieldwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreestanding pole setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumb-release survey tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSECO Product Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen pole clamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePole Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 1.5 in OD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetric Pole Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4 to 38.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeg Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent thumb release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Leg Extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Extension Metric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollapsed Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollapsed Length Metric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e109 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed, Yellow, and Flo Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × SECO Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected color and part number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable configurations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-red\/\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-RED Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Red\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-RED – Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-yellow\/\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-YEL Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Yellow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-YEL – Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secoprecision.com\/product\/construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-flo-yellow\/\" title=\"SECO 5218-40-FLY Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod, Flo Yellow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5218-40-FLY – Flo Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurvey pole, GNSS receiver, prism, antenna, controller, and other accessories are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Freestanding Support for Survey Poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SECO 5218-40 Construction Series Thumb-Release Tripod combines an open pole clamp, independently adjustable six-foot legs, and fast thumb-release controls. Its support for 1-to-1.5-inch poles makes it a practical option for GNSS, prism, monitoring, and construction layout setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECO","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":42792871133264,"sku":"5218-40-RED","price":165.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":42792871166032,"sku":"5218-40-YEL","price":165.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flo-Yellow","offer_id":42792871198800,"sku":"5218-40-FLY","price":165.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6185\/2752\/files\/SECO-5218-40-Construction-Series-Thumb-Release-Tripod_-SECO-Absolute-Accuracy-Inc-226327123.jpg?v=1784677618","url":"https:\/\/aaisurvey.com\/products\/seco-construction-series-thumb-release-tripod-red-yellow-flo-yellow","provider":"Absolute Accuracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}