Glossary of Terms
The glossary of terms page is intended to provide you with definitions for custom words, directly used and related to the RAM® website.
RAM: Mount or base of aluminum construction
RAP: Mount or base of composite construction
SB: When included in RAP part numbers, this stands for “snap link”
RAP-SB-XXX: Snap link base or system, hard composite ball and socket, not rubber
RAP-B-XXX: Accommodates or has B size ball
RAM-A-XXX: 9/16” diameter rubber ball
RAM-B-XXX: 1” diameter rubber ball
RAM-XXX: 1 ½” diameter rubber ball
RAM-D-XXX: 2 ¼” diameter rubber ball mount kit or component
RAM-VC-XXX: Vehicle Console, pertaining to RAM Mount Vehicle Console Systems
RAM-VB-XXX: Vehicle Base
RAM-VB-XXX-SW1: Complete Vehicle Mount System
RAM-A-XXX-B: Accommodates A size ball, B length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX-A: Accommodates B size ball, A length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX: Accommodates B size ball, standard length arm or system
RAM-B-XXX-C: Accommodates B size ball, C length arm or system
RAM-XXX-B: Accommodates C size ball, B length arm or system
RAM-XXX-D: Accommodates C size ball, D length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX: Accommodates D size ball, D length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX-C: Accommodates D size ball, C length arm or system
RAM-D-XXX-E: Accommodates D size ball, E length arm or system
RAM-E-XXX: Accommodates E size ball, E length arm
RAM-E-XXX-D: Accommodates E size ball, D length arm
"RAM" Prefix Code
To provide lightweight strength and corrosion resistance, RAM is made of marine grade aluminum with a black powder coated finish, stainless steel hardware and rubber balls. The standard mount bases include a yoke mount, round base, rubber suction cup and U-bolt handlebar for attaching electronic and GPS devices. Other configurations can be considered for laptop systems in vehicles and marine uses.
Recognized and accepted by the U.S. Patent Office, RAM is the only universal ball-and-socket system that holds tremendous amounts of weight in high vibration applications for military, commercial and private use.
"RAP" Prefix Code
Many of these parts are available in composite, mount part number has the prefix code RAP. The composite components include both single and double socket arm assemblies with the same patented rubber ball and socket technology. The octagon button system works with the Quick Snap Belt Clip Holder, Quick Snap Surface. The new Snap Flex Link System is a male to female snap together configuration that has screws to tension the joint. The RAM Rail Mounts for handle bars and railings with a 1" rubber ball and or diamond base for adaptation to any other diamond base system. Then again, the possible mounting solutions are endless, affordable and backed by the NPI Lifetime Warranty.
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