BT5 - BT55 Centering Rings

SKU: 003175
$7.99
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Give students the parts they need to explore custom model rocket construction with the Estes BT5 - BT55 Centering Rings assortment. Each package includes 26 centering rings in five useful configurations for building engine mounts with several popular Estes body tube sizes.

This versatile parts set is ideal for classroom projects, STEM programs, youth groups, and rocketry clubs that encourage hands-on design and experimentation. Students can use the rings to practice alignment, structural planning, and problem-solving while creating original rockets or modifying existing designs.

  • 26-Piece Assortment: Provides enough centering rings for multiple student builds and group activities.
  • Five Useful Configurations: Includes rings designed for popular BT5, BT20, BT50, and BT55 tube sizes.
  • Custom Engine Mounts: Helps students build and properly align engine mounts inside model rocket body tubes.
  • Hands-On STEM Learning: Supports lessons involving engineering, measurement, design, and structural stability.
  • Flexible Classroom Use: Ideal for scratch builds, repairs, design challenges, and open-ended rocketry projects.

Overview

The Estes BT5 - BT55 Centering Rings assortment gives educators and student builders a flexible set of components for creating custom model rocket engine mounts. With 26 pieces in five useful configurations, this package supports hands-on projects involving popular BT5, BT20, BT50, and BT55 tube sizes.

Bring Engineering Concepts Into the Build

Centering rings help position an engine mount tube securely inside a rocket body tube, giving students a practical way to study alignment, balance, and structural design. Educators can use these components to connect model rocket construction with lessons in engineering, measurement, physics, and problem-solving.

Support Creative Student Design

The variety of ring configurations allows students to experiment with different tube combinations and develop original rocket designs. They are also useful for modifying existing rockets, completing repairs, or challenging students to create an engine mount that meets specific project requirements.

A Versatile Resource for Group Programs

With 26 centering rings included, this assortment works well for classrooms, after-school programs, camps, youth organizations, and rocketry clubs. Pair the rings with compatible body tubes, engine mount tubes, and adhesives to create engaging build activities that encourage teamwork, precision, and creative thinking.

003175 - BT5 - BT55 Centering Rings

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Timothy Antosy (Reading, PA)
Experience level: Master
Easier to build with the Estes centering ring kit

At ASMR I use Estes products exclusively the BT-55 center ring kit is very good makes it easy to complete my project when I build and make own rocket designs

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David Schigoda (Mequon, WI)
Experience level: Advanced
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Anonymous (Tempe, AZ)
Experience level: Advanced
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