I noticed from the photos on the reverse side of the leg position locks, I see a gray part that has a half circle. Is that made from plastic or metal? Also, with the leg screw locks themselves are they plastic or metal? One last one. The ball head with the ball and the safety lock, metal or plastic? I noticed from the photos on the reverse side of the leg position locks, I see a gray part that has a half circle. Is that made from plastic or metal? Also, with the leg screw locks themselves are... » Read More I noticed from the photos on the reverse side of the leg position locks, I see a gray part that has a half circle. Is that made from plastic or metal? Also, with the leg screw locks themselves are they plastic or metal? One last one. The ball head with the ball and the safety lock, metal or plastic? « Show Less
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Hi. If I'm looking at the correct part, the gray half circle is metal. The screw locks are metal with a rubber grip, the ball lock is metal also. Hope this helps.
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The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place. The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds... » Read More The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place. « Show Less
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It is made of metal, not plastic. This is a fairly stout lock for its intended purpose. I used the one I bought on my 2007 Ram 1500. Worked great. I would refer this product to anyone.
1922172
It is made out of plastic. The only metal parts are the crank and the disks. All of the gears are also made of plastic. The one I purchased worked fine for a few times, but then one of my children cranked too hard and stripped the plastic gears.
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These are all metal. There is some plastic in the joint werewhere mirrows move. I love mine.
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It appears to be a metal 'tab' - I thought I was having a problem with one of the wheel locks and called CS right away. They immediately sent me replacement locking wheels but, in the meantime, my husband solved what I thought was a problem, so have an extra set of locking wheels - GREAT CS. Believe me, I've tried a LOT of portable to stationary 'closets' and this product is, by far, superior to all of them - for the price range, of course. Hope this helps, let me know if you have other questions about the product. Have a great day, Suzan
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CORRECTION------ I just answered incorrectly a moment ago.... I found the D ring..... du ugh, it looks like a D�. It definitely is metal, I took a magnet to it. It was difficult to tell as it was black just like the other plastic connectors/fasteners
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The base and neck and all connection parts are brass and metal. The bell shaped pull out with the spray button is plastic. I shopped around quite a bit before buying mine and they are all like that regardless of manufacturer. But it's not cheap plastic. It has a nice feel to it and is finished identical to the rest of it. Besides, it adds an insulation factor. A metal one would get too hot to hold when using hot water such as washing dishes or scrubbing the sink.
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I use the brace to play basketball after my acl replacement. The metal on the sides prevents lateral movement. And the lock prevents hyper extension. Your knee will only bend as it's supposed to. No problem with pushing off and landing. I recommend it.
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The main part is made of plastic with rubber on the edges. I have been using mine for about 2 years and have had no problems. I love it.
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The buttons are metal but the backs with the pin are plastic. The backing is a plastic circle with a safety pin through it.
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The black plastic is on the exterior. It has 3 spoke-like protrusions that make it easier to twist the coupling on and off. Inside, however, the part with the actual thread is brass.
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It is metal onto a metal post with high density plastic latch. It is fairly solid but not a high security lock.
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It's all plastic with a metal retainer ring. I have not had a problem with them falling off ,103 max speed, but I have put epoxy on the centers to keep them on. My first set I lost 3 of 4 centers.
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I believe it is a metal bushing type of thing. I can't see any ball bearings. I went to the manufactures web site and if I had made it with ball bearings, I would have mentioned it. They did not. I can say that it is very well made and the peddle operation is very smooth. Even with tension applied it is consistent pressure. I am giving you the link to the manufacturer, I am sure your will be able to ask them about the ball bearings. Sorry I can't say for certain if it is or is not. http://www.battlecreekequipment.com/product_detail.cfm?pid=76
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Its made of Iron and brass. Has a aged look about it. Get some oil and clean it. I use it on my gym locker.Works fine.
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They have a metal handle with rubber cover/end cap and typical plastic center piece with SS hardware, but very-very well made. I use this one in my kayak, it floats but I nevertheless drilled a hole in the very end to put a permanent lanyard on it lest I lose it like so many things that can fall off a small fishing kayak. I love the thing and thinking about buying a larger one for my flats boat. regards steve
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Yes, the outside of the handle is plastic, but I believe the actual handle mechanism is metal. When you're opening it, the motion feels solid so at least the innards is metal. If someone tries to turn the handle without knowing the combination, there's a feature that is meant to allow the handle to still turn without engaging the bolts. This is a security feature.