ITP Straight Styli Type A with a silicon nitride ball is a precision contact stylus designed for everyday metrology tasks. Lightweight yet rigid, it delivers dependable probing performance on metal surfaces, including untreated aluminum.

• Model / part number: TKM5S7011055
• Tip material: Silicon nitride ball on a high-performance ceramic stem for durability and smooth contact
• Stem material: Ceramic; exceptionally light and rigid to minimize deflection during probing
• Thread size: M5 thread to fit standard probe heads and measurement systems
• Overall length: 55 mm from tip to base for accessible reach in tight or recessed features
• Ball size availability: This product belongs to a family with ball diameters from Ø5.0 mm to Ø10.0 mm; other sizes can be requested via configurator or by email
• Best use: Straight stylus intended for everyday standard use, especially effective on metal workpieces

The silicon nitride ball offers excellent wear resistance and consistent contact, making it well-suited for scanning untreated aluminium workpieces. The combination of a lightweight ceramic stem and a robust ball tip helps maintain measurement stability and repeatability across repeated cycles, improving data quality for routine inspections and precision gauging. With its standard M5 threading, this stylus integrates smoothly with common probing setups, and its 55 mm length provides practical reach for a wide range of features and geometries.