Product Overview
Built for demanding infrastructure deployments, the AXIS TQ1501-E Crane and Traffic Mount is a heavy-duty outdoor camera bracket engineered for use on cranes, traffic signal masts, gantries, and similar structures where vibration, weather exposure, and corrosion are constant challenges. Constructed from powder-coated aluminium with stainless steel TX20 screws, it carries IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings, making it suitable for installations that standard camera mounts simply cannot handle. The bracket supports up to 45 degrees of tilt adjustment, giving installers the flexibility to angle the camera precisely toward the coverage zone without additional adapters. It is compatible with a wide range of Axis fixed box, radar-video fusion, and thermal camera models. The package includes cable glands and a drill template to simplify the installation process. The TQ1501-E is available in white (NCS S 1002-B) and is PVC-free throughout its construction.
Key Capabilities
IP67, IK10 and NEMA 4X Rated
This bracket is fully sealed against dust and water ingress at IP67, resists impact at IK10, and meets NEMA 4X standards for corrosion resistance – making it reliable across roadside, coastal, and industrial outdoor environments where lesser mounts would degrade rapidly.
45-Degree Tilt Adjustment
The mount tilts up to 45 degrees, allowing installers to direct the camera accurately toward an intersection, loading zone, or crane work area. This range of adjustment reduces the need for secondary wedge adapters and helps achieve precise framing at the point of installation.
Powder-Coated Aluminium with Stainless Steel Hardware
The aluminium casing is powder-coated for long-term weather resistance, while stainless steel TX20 screws resist rust even in humid or saline conditions. This combination keeps the mount structurally sound in environments where painted steel hardware would corrode within months.
Cable Glands and Drill Template Included
The package comes with cable glands for weatherproof cable entry and a drill template to guide accurate mounting hole placement. These inclusions reduce installation time and help ensure a professional, sealed finish without sourcing additional hardware separately.
Best For
- Traffic Monitoring Infrastructure: The IP67, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings make this bracket a suitable choice for mounting Axis cameras on traffic signal poles and mast arms, where the mount must handle vibration, UV exposure, and road-spray without deteriorating.
- Crane and Industrial Gantry Installations: Designed with crane deployments in mind, the robust aluminium construction and anti-corrosion hardware hold up in high-vibration, high-exposure environments typical of port cranes, construction gantries, and heavy industry sites.
- Thermal and Radar-Video Fusion Camera Deployments: The TQ1501-E supports fixed box, radar-video fusion, and thermal Axis camera models, making it appropriate for specialist monitoring applications that go beyond standard visible-light surveillance.
Why Choose the AXIS TQ1501-E
The AXIS TQ1501-E is not a general-purpose camera bracket. It is purpose-designed for infrastructure environments where mounting hardware is exposed to continuous mechanical stress, weather, and chemical corrosion. The combination of IP67 sealing, IK10 impact resistance, and NEMA 4X corrosion protection in a single bracket eliminates the need for installers to source separate weatherproofing solutions. The 45-degree tilt range, stainless steel TX20 hardware, and included cable glands reflect a mount designed for professional installation in conditions that standard brackets are not rated to handle. For organisations deploying Axis fixed box, radar-video fusion, or thermal cameras on traffic infrastructure or crane structures, this bracket provides the rated mechanical and environmental protection those applications require. Available through Security Wholesalers, the TQ1501-E is a considered choice for installers who cannot afford bracket failure in remote or hard-to-access mounting locations.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Confirm camera compatibility before ordering. The TQ1501-E is designed for use with Axis fixed box cameras, radar-video fusion units, and thermal models – it is not a universal bracket for dome or turret-style cameras. If you are mounting a standard dome or bullet camera, check Axis’s compatibility documentation to confirm whether this bracket suits your specific camera model before purchase.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Camera mounting bracket |
| Model |
AXIS TQ1501-E Crane and Traffic Mount |
| Part Number |
03385-001 |
| IP Rating |
IP67 |
| IK Rating |
IK10 |
| NEMA Rating |
NEMA 4X |
| Tilt Range |
Up to 45 degrees |
| Casing Material |
Powder-coated aluminium |
| Hardware |
Stainless steel screws (TX20) |
| Colour |
White NCS S 1002-B |
| Dimensions |
136 x 142 x 95 mm (5.35 x 5.60 x 3.74 in) |
| Weight |
530 g (1.17 lb) |
| PVC Free |
Yes |
| Package Contents |
Mount, cable glands, drill template |
| Compatible Camera Types |
Axis fixed box cameras, radar-video fusion cameras, thermal cameras |
| Country of Origin |
China |
| GTIN |
7331021093201 |
Ideal Use Cases
Traffic Intersections and Signal Masts
The NEMA 4X and IP67 ratings ensure the bracket withstands road-spray, UV exposure, and temperature cycling common at traffic signal installations, while the 45-degree tilt allows accurate camera angle positioning toward the monitored lane or intersection.
Port and Shipping Crane Structures
Crane installations subject camera mounts to constant vibration and salt air. The TQ1501-E’s powder-coated aluminium body and stainless steel TX20 hardware are built to resist corrosion in marine-adjacent industrial environments where standard brackets would deteriorate quickly.
Thermal Camera Deployments
Supporting Axis thermal camera models, the TQ1501-E suits perimeter security and industrial heat-monitoring applications where the camera housing and its mount must both meet outdoor-rated environmental standards without compromise.
Radar-Video Fusion Infrastructure
For Axis radar-video fusion deployments on gantries or elevated structures, the TQ1501-E provides a mechanically secure, weather-rated mounting point with the tilt flexibility needed to align the camera and radar field of view to the monitored zone.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You are mounting an Axis fixed box, radar-video fusion, or thermal camera on a crane, traffic mast, gantry, or outdoor infrastructure structure where IP67, IK10, and NEMA 4X environmental ratings are required and tilt adjustability up to 45 degrees is needed.
- Choose a different model if: You are mounting a standard dome or turret-style camera on a wall or ceiling – this bracket is designed for specific Axis camera form factors used in infrastructure applications, and a wall arm or pendant mount would be more appropriate for typical building-mounted CCTV installations.
FAQs
- What camera types is the AXIS TQ1501-E compatible with?
The TQ1501-E is designed for use with Axis fixed box cameras, radar-video fusion cameras, and thermal camera models. It is not a universal bracket for all Axis cameras – dome, turret, and bullet-style cameras are not the intended form factors for this mount. Always verify compatibility with your specific Axis camera model before ordering.
- What does the NEMA 4X rating mean for this bracket?
NEMA 4X indicates the mount is rated for outdoor use with protection against rain, splashing, corrosion, and windblown dust. For installations in coastal areas, industrial yards, or roadside environments where salt and chemical exposure is a concern, NEMA 4X provides a higher level of corrosion resistance than a standard NEMA 4 rating.
- How much tilt adjustment does the TQ1501-E provide?
The bracket allows tilt adjustment of up to 45 degrees. This is sufficient to angle a camera mounted on a vertical mast or crane arm downward toward a road surface, loading zone, or work area without requiring a separate wedge adapter in most standard infrastructure configurations.
- What is included in the package?
The TQ1501-E package includes the mounting bracket itself, cable glands for weatherproof cable entry, and a drill template to assist with accurate hole placement during installation. No camera or cabling is included – this is a mounting accessory only.
- Is the TQ1501-E suitable for Australian outdoor conditions?
Yes. The IP67 rating confirms full dust ingress protection and protection against temporary immersion, while the IK10 and NEMA 4X ratings cover impact resistance and corrosion resistance respectively. The powder-coated aluminium body and stainless steel TX20 screws are appropriate for the UV exposure, humidity, and temperature ranges found across Australian outdoor environments. The TQ1501-E is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is available under part number 03385-001 for Australian deployments.
Additional Information
AXIS 03385-001 Datasheet
