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Metolius TCU #2 Camming Unit
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Price: 48.50
Why are Metolius TCU's the best-selling mini cam on the market? Well, they've been making them for 15 years now, and they are one of the original inventors of the product (in other words, they have had a big head start). Metolius has gone on to continually inprove the TCU throughout the years. Their stainless steel U-shaped body design is still, hands down, the easiest cam to handle and place. It gives a variety of finger/hand positions which no single stem design can offer.

Metolius has continued to push design tolerances - they were the first to offer mini cams which went down to 1/2", then the first to offer #0 at .40", and the first #00 at .35". They also pioneered the milled-in cam stop which is now widely copied by other manufacturers.

3 Cam Specs
Cam NumberRange in InchesMin. Breaking Str. (lbf) / (kN)Weight (oz.)
000.35 - 0.531000 / 6kN2.1
00.40 - 0.601000 / 6kN 2.2
10.50 - 0.752000 / 8kN2.3
20.60 - 0.902000 / 8kN 2.5
30.75 - 1.103000 / 13kN2.9
40.90 - 1.353000 / 13kN3.2

Metolius' improved cam angle is focused on holding power - their reasoning being that all the extra range in the world doesn't matter if your cam pulls out. They also use thicker cams for increased surface area, which, together with the new angle means increased holding power throughout the cam's active range.

Metolius continues to use the superior (and much costlier) 7075 T- aluminum for their mini cams. Harder and longer wearing than the softer alloys, they feel it is the ultimate cam stock for these small-sized units.

Each and every Metolius cam is computer-milled out of solid aluminum for incredible precision down to +/- .005". Others cast or stamp the individual cams which means they have less control over their tolerances. Metolius designs continue to be the lightest in weight, easiest to place and they offer greater holding power throughout their active camming range.

    Materials:
  • Cam - 7075 T-6 aluminum (only cam available w/harder & much costlier alloy)
  • Body - stainless steel
  • Braided wire w/56% silver solder connection
  • Axle - 4130 heat-treated steel w/tig-welded end fitting
  • Trigger - 6061 T-6 aluminum w/Teflon tubing
  • Sling - 11/16" tubular super tape, nylon