Support Stands & Accessories
Precise Levelling | Bespoke Options | Flatness Maintenance
Elevate your granite surface plate setup with our custom high-grade steel support stands, designed for surface plates above 600 mm x 600 mm. Offering a working height of 860 mm (34″), the stand provides five adjustable support points for accurate levelling (three primary points plus two outriggers for added stability).
Safe support for larger plates:
Custom support stands are engineered specifically for plates above 600 mm x 600 mm, helping to avoid the tipping risk associated with mounting larger, top‑heavy granite plates on unsuitable benches or improvised supports.Stable, ergonomic working height:
Each stand provides a working height of approximately 34" (0.86 m), giving operators a comfortable and consistent setup for daily use in inspection rooms and shop‑floor environments.Precision levelling with 5‑point support:
Stands incorporate five adjustable support points – three primary points and two outriggers – allowing fine levelling of the granite surface and improved stability under load.High‑grade steel construction:
Manufactured from robust, high‑grade steel, the stands are designed for long‑term industrial use, providing rigid support for granite surface plates in demanding measurement environments.Flexible supply options:
Support stands can be supplied as part of a complete granite table assembly or as a standalone solution when relocating an existing bench‑mounted plate to a new area where the original setup is no longer suitable.Custom-built to customer requirements
Stands can be custom-designed to match specific plate sizes, working areas or access constraints, ensuring the overall granite surface table solution fits seamlessly into the customer’s metrology setup.
Providing stable, safe support for granite surface plates larger than 600 mm x 600 mm in inspection rooms and metrology labs.
Creating dedicated granite surface tables for quality control areas, replacing bench‑mounted plates that are no longer suitable or safe.
Supporting granite surface plates in shop‑floor environments where controlled, repeatable measurements are required at a consistent working height.
Enabling precise levelling and long‑term flatness maintenance of granite reference surfaces using 5‑point adjustable support.
Integrating new or replacement granite plates into existing layouts where custom stand dimensions or configurations are needed.
Improving health and safety by reducing the risk of tipping or instability associated with heavy, top‑mounted granite plates on inadequate. supports.
Our ergonomically designed welded cabinet support stand provides a secure and convenient way to store metrology tooling such as vices, sine tables and smaller metrology standards such as v-blocks. It uses the same floor space as a standard stand while adding greater security, storage capacity and versatility for your workshop.
Available in standard colour options including green, black, blue, grey and white.
The Eley Met Method Surface Table Accessories & Threaded Inserts
Granite surface tables can be customised with precision accessories to improve workholding and measurement efficiency.
Threaded inserts are commonly used to clamp items securely during inspection, setup and layout tasks, making the table more versatile in practical workshop and metrology environments.
Insert specification
For best performance and longevity, we recommend using full‑thickness steel compression‑fit inserts in granite surface tables.
This design prevents pull‑out, reduces the risk of cracking or breaking out material, and offers a more reliable solution than blind‑hole bonded inserts.
Assembly and inspection workholding
Granite surface tables can use threaded inserts and fixture slots to clamp components securely during precision measurement.
Parts are held above the reference plane for accurate height gauging, CMM probing and dimensional inspection without repositioning or surface damage. Full‑thickness compression‑fit inserts safely transmit clamping forces through the granite to protect flatness and prevent cracking under high loads.
Machine setup
Granite surface tables can utilise integrated fixture mounting and levelling features to create a stable, traceable reference plane for aligning machine tools, spindles and fixtures.
Threaded inserts and precision mounting holes enable repeatable positioning of jigs, tooling and workholding, cutting alignment errors and setup time. Granite’s low thermal expansion and high vibration damping maintain consistent geometry during CNC installation and machine verification.
Fixture mounting
Precision‑drilled threaded inserts and custom slot patterns create secure, repeatable workholding for complex inspection and machining setups.
Multiple fixtures, clamps and locators can stay permanently positioned for rapid changeovers without recalibration. Full‑thickness steel inserts provide the strength for heavy fixtures while preserving the granite’s flatness under dynamic loading.
Custom granite table accessories
Improve measurement versatility by building application‑specific features into the surface during manufacture.
Threaded inserts, fixture slots, lifting holes and workholding patterns are precision‑machined and hand‑lapped to maintain Grade 0, 1 or 2 flatness. Factory‑integrated accessories preserve UKAS‑traceable calibration and avoid the damage and compatibility issues common with aftermarket modifications.
Related Measurement Solutions
Surface Plate Calibration & Resurfacing
Combine your stand and plate setup with routine granite surface plate calibration and resurfacing to preserve accuracy.
Granite surface plates
Match your support stands with suitable granite surface plates to build a rigid, reliable reference system.
FAQs
What size granite surface plate do I need a support stand for?
Our high-grade steel support stands are designed for granite surface plates above 600 mm x 600 mm, where proper support helps reduce tipping risk and maintain measurement accuracy. For larger plates, a dedicated stand also makes levelling and day-to-day use much easier.
View our granite surface plate range/sizes here.
Can you supply bespoke accessories for granite surface tables?
Yes. We can supply bespoke granite surface table accessories and threaded insert configurations to suit your exact measurement needs. This includes custom workholding features, non-standard layouts and application-specific solutions for workshop and laboratory use.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Can a support stand be used to create a granite table?
Yes. Our support stands can be paired with a granite surface plate to form a granite table, giving you a stable workstation for inspection, layout and metrology use. This is a practical option when you want a fixed, professional granite setup without building a dedicated bench installation.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
What is the benefit of a cabinet support stand?
A cabinet support stand gives you a secure way to store metrology tooling such as vices, sine tables and small standards while using the same floor space. It adds storage, improves workshop organisation and helps keep essential tooling close at hand for inspection and setup work.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Why do you recommend full-thickness compression-fit inserts?
Full-thickness compression-fit inserts are more reliable than blind-hole bonds because clamping load is transferred safely through the granite rather than concentrated at the top surface. This reduces the risk of insert pull-out, cracking or breakout damage and helps maintain long-term traceability.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Why use a 5-point adjustable support stand?
A 5-point support system provides three primary levelling points and two outriggers for added stability, helping reduce deflection and improve surface plate accuracy. This makes it easier to level the plate and maintain a stable reference surface for inspection and calibration tasks.
Are threaded inserts safe to use in granite surface tables?
Yes, when installed correctly, threaded inserts can be a practical way to clamp components securely during inspection and setup. For best results, we recommend full-thickness steel compression-fit inserts, which help prevent pull-out and reduce the risk of damaging the granite surface.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475