Apex AX18

The AX18 is an ultra-light 18 inch 5-axis gyro stabilized gimbal system providing unshakable stability. It was designed from ground up to support many different broadcast and cine camera and lens options. The AX18 = Non-ITAR

APEX AX18
Apex AX18

Payloads are fully pre-assembled onto the payload tray, including all lens-motors and balancing weights, and can be transported to the set and rigged into the gimbal within minutes.

Weight & dimensions

Turret
Empty weight: 23 kgs  |   50.7 lbs
Incl. payload: 27 - 60 kgs   |   59 - 130 lbs
Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 48 cm   |   23 x 19 x 19 in

Operating panel
weight: 2,8 kgs  |   6.2 lbs
Dimensions: 13 x 47 x 26 cm   |   5 x 19 x 10 in

Movement & power

Turret movement range
PAN: 360° (continuous)
TILT: 230° (symmetrical)
ROLL: +/- 100° roll

Turret movement speed
PAN: 0 - 150 °/sec
TILT: 0 - 150 °/sec

Environmental
MAX. SPEED: 160 kts
Operating temperature: -20 to +50 °C  |  -4 to +122 °F

Power requirements
VOLTAGE: 20 - 34 Vdc
PEAK CURRENT: 15A@24V
TYPICAL CURRENT: 6A@24V
QUIESCENT CURRENT: 2A@24v

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