Glossary of Terms

Note: While the naming conventions listed on this page are mostly consistent, these are general naming conventions where there may be exceptions to select part numbers.

Ball Size & Arm Length

Glossary of TermsDefinition
RAM-B-### B Size Mount with Medium Arm
RAM-B-###-A B Size Mount with Short Arm ("A" Length)
RAM-B-###-C B Size Mount with Long Arm ("C" Length)
RAM-### C Size Mount with Medium Arm
RAM-###-B C Size Mount with Short Arm ("B" Length)
RAM-###-D C Size Mount with Long Arm ("D" Length)
RAM-D-### D Size Mount with Medium Arm
RAM-D-###-C D Size Mount with Short Arm ("C" Length)
RAM-D-###-E D Size Mount with Long Arm ("E" Length)

Ball Size & Arm Length

Marine-Grade Aluminum High-Strength Composite Notes
RAM-B-201U RAM-B-202U RAM-101U RAP-B-201U RAP-B-202U RAP-101U Part numbers beginning with "RAP" generally refer to products made of high-strength composite, where standard mounting components are made of heavy duty metals such as marine-grade aluminum or steel. This does not pertain to Holders, Docks, Case and other select products. While they are not made of metal materials, their part numbers still begin with "RAM"

Generic Naming Conventions

The terms referenced in this chart are found in a variety of RAM®part numbers that may pertain to unique features or variations among a wide range of product lines.

Term Definition
"U" (end of most part numbers)"Unpackaged" - Non-retail, cost effective packaging
101Generic term for double dall mount or unique plate/bracket
103Double socket arm + single ball plate adapter
108Strap Hose Clamp Base
109-1Swing Arm
109HSwing Arm Base - Horizontal
109VSwing Arm Base - Vertical
111Marine Electronics Plate (B Size / C Size)
114Fishing Rod Holders & Extension Arms
115Marine Electronics Plate (D Size)
121Yoke Clamp Base
131Cessna Seat Rail Base
138Double Ball Mount with Diamond Plate (2-Hole AMPS)
149U-Bolt Mount - Stainless Steel
149ZU-Bolt Mount - Zinc
152LED Spotlight
166Suction Cup Mount
174Motorcycle Reservoir Mount
176Motorcycle Fork Stem Mount
177Glare Shield Clamp Mount
186Bolt Head Adapter Mount
189Double Suction Cup
201Double Socket Arm
202Generic Component/Base
217Double Ball Base
2252" x 2.5" Plate
225B22" x 2.5" Backing Plate
230Double Ball Adapter
231U-Bolt Base - Stainless Steel
231ZU-Bolt Base - Zinc
235Double U-Bolt Component
2363/8"-16 Threaded Stud
2371/4"-20 Threaded Stud
238Diamond Plate with 2-Hole AMPS Pattern
246100mm VESA Pattern
246175mm VESA Pattern
247Forklift Clamp Base
254D Size 4-Hole AMPS Plate
309Motorcycle Reservoir Base
326Quick-Release Clip
342Motorcycle Fork Stem Base
347Rectangular AMPS 4-Hole Plate
365Triple Suction Cup
367Bolt Head Adapter Base
378Adhesive Ball base
469Headrest Base
BMBody Mount
CC1Heavy Duty Table Clamp
D10Retail Kiosk Dock
D11Retail Pedestal Dock
DOCK-6G6-Gang Dock
DTDash Track
GRYGray
PIV1Pivot Feature
PV4Pivot Mount
RAM-HARHardware Pack
RAM-HOLHolder
RAM-PANPT Pipe Aluminum
RAM-PFNPSM Flex Pipe
RAP-PPPVC Pipe
RAP-PPAPVC Pipe Adapter
SKIN-SPScreen Protector
VPRUniversal Printer Holder
W2MQi2 15W Wireless Charger
WCTWheelchair Track

Brand Specific Terms

These terms are found in part numbers that typically refer to the product being a form-factor or intended for a specific brand & device.

Term Brand
APApple
AP-MAGApple MagSafe
GAGarmin
GEGetac
GOPGoPro / Action Camera
HONHoneywell
PANPanasonic
SAMSamsung
SNMSonim
STAStarlink

Brand Specific Terms

These terms are found in part numbers that typically refer to the product being a form-factor or intended for a specific brand & device.

Term Product Line
132Level Cup™ Cup Holder
224-1Twist-Lock™ Suction Base
234Tough-Tray™ Laptop Tray
274-1EZ-On/Off™ Bicycle Mount
299-4Stubby™ Cup Holder
316-1RAM® Pod™ I Vehicle Mount
316-3RAM® Pod™ III Vehicle Mount
316-HDRAM® Pod™ HD Vehicle Mount
379Tough-Ball™ Threaded Ball Base
390Tube Jr.™ Rod Holder
394Tough-Tube™ Rod Holder
395Stack-N-Stow™ Bait Board
397Tough-Clamp™ Ball Base
398Bond-A-Base™ Adhesive Base
400Tough-Claw™ - Small Clamp Base
401Tough-Claw™ - Large Clamp Base
404Tough-Claw™ - Medium Clamp Base
407Tough-Wedge™ Vehicle Base
408Torque™ Handlebar Base
417Level Cup™ XL Cup Holder
460Tough-Strap™ Bicycle Mount
465Tough-Mirror™ Ball Adapter
AAPAdapt-A-Post™ Quick Release System
AQAqua Box® Holder
DOCK-DGDS® Desktop Dock
DOCK-G7GDS® Slide Dock™ Mass Charging
DOCK-HEATERTemp-Right™ Heating Module
DOCK-U4GDS® Uni-Conn™ - D-Shape Pogo Pins
DOCK-U5GDS® Uni-Conn™ - Rear Pogo Pins
DOCK-WGDS® Wall Dock
DOCKBTough-Dock™ Body
GDS-SKINIntelliSkin®
HC1Handi-Case™ Rugged Enclosure
HUBTough-Hub™
KNOB9Hi-Torq™ Wrench
MAG48Tough-Mag™ - 48mm Magnetic Base
MAG66Tough-Mag™ - 66mm Magnetic Base
MAG88Tough-Mag™ - 88mm Magnetic Base
MP1Multi-Pad™ Notepad Holder
PDQuick-Grip™ Phone Holder
RAM-SKINRAM® Skin™
RAM-TBTough-Bar™ Vehicle Mount
RAM-TCTough-Case™ Rugged Enclosure
RAM-TESafe-Case™ Rugged Enclosure
RAM-VBNo-Drill™ Vehicle Base
RAM-VPTele-Pole™ Vehicle Mount
RAP-SPin-Lock™ Security Knob/Nut
RAP-SBSnap-Link™ Ball & Socket System
ROTO1Roto-View™ Rotating Accessory
ROTO2Roto-Mag™ Ergonomic Accessory
SB-180Lil' Buddy™ Dashboard Mount
SB-187EZ-Strap™ Bicycle Mount
SM1Seat-Mate™ Vehicle Mount
TAB_Tab-Tite™ Tablet Holder
TABCTab-Conn™ Tablet Module
TABLTab-Lock™ Tablet Holder
TB-FHTough-Bar™ Friction Hinge Mount
TCBThin-Case™ with Rear Pogo Pads
TCDThin-Case™ with D-Shape Pogo Pads
TNTTilt-N-Turn™ Swivel Adapter
TRA1Track Ball™ Base
TRACK-ATough-Track™ - Top Loading Composite
TRACK-DRTough-Track™ - End Loading Composite
TRACK-EXATough-Track™ - Modular Aluminum
TRACK-HHand-Track™ Mounting System
UN_Universal Holder (X-Grip®, Finger-Grip™)
VCTough-Box™ Vehicle Console
VCATough-Box™ Vehicle Console Angled
VENTVent-Temp™ Temperature Contol System