Rail Buttons & Launch Lugs

Rail Buttons & Launch Lugs

Until a model rocket is moving fast enough for the fins to guide the rocket, a model needs rigid guidance to stay pointing in the right direction. Rail buttons and launch lugs provide that critical guidance by allowing the model to slide along a launch rail or launch rod for 3 or more feet.  Rail buttons are better for heavier models, since launch rails are more rigid than launch rods. But for small models, launch rods are adequate. Depending on the size of the model a launch rod may be 1/8 inch, 3/16 inch, or 1/4 inch or more.

  • 3D Printed 3/16 inch Launch Lugs (1 pair)

    3D Printed 3/16 inch Launch Lugs (1 pair)

    Rocketry Works

    $0.59
    These 3D printed 3/16 inch launch lugs feature Rocketry Works' unique mounting system that works with either wood glue or epoxy!  These will stick well to a rough paper paper tube, so you may need to sand away any glossy finish on the tube at the...
    RW-LL-3-16
    $0.59
  • Replacement 1010 Rail Button Nylon Parts - White Replacement 1010 Rail Button Nylon Parts - Black

    Replacement 3 Piece Nylon 1010 Rail Button Parts

    Rocketry Works

    $0.49
    These 3 piece replacement nylon replacement parts are handy in case you lose the plastic components to your 1010 rail buttons, or if you have a unique attachment requirement that does not require the standard 8-32 x 1/2 inch bolt and T-nut of Rocketry...
    RW-RB-1010-NYLON
    $0.49
  • 3D Printed 1/4 inch Launch Lugs (1 pair)

    3D Printed 1/4 inch Launch Lugs (1 pair)

    Rocketry Works

    $0.59
    These 3D printed 1/4 inch launch lugs feature Rocketry Works' unique mounting system that works with either wood glue or epoxy!  These will stick well to a rough paper paper tube, so you may need to sand away any glossy finish on the tube at the...
    RW-LL-1-4
    $0.59
  • 3D Printed Mid Power 1010 Rail Guides (1 pair)

    3D Printed Mid Power 1010 Launch Rail Guides (1 pair)

    Rocketry Works

    $0.59
    These 3D printed mid power rail guides feature Rocketry Works' unique mounting system that works with either wood glue or epoxy!  These will stick well to a rough paper paper tube, so you may need to sand away any glossy finish on the tube at the...
    RW-RAIL-GUIDE
    $0.59
  • Replacement T-nut for 1010 Rail Buttons

    Replacement T-nut for 1010 Rail Buttons

    Rocketry Works

    $0.49
    Replacement T-nut for Rocketry Works' 1010 rail button. Includes one standard T-nut to fit Rocketry Works' 1010 rail buttons. Features a knurled threaded section for better grip when tightening against the inside of the airframe.
    RW-RB-1010-T-NUT
    $0.49
  • 29mm conformal 1010 rail guides

    29mm Conformal 1010 Rail Guides (1 pair)

    Rocketry Works

    $5.99
    Rocketry Works designed these 3D printed conformal rail guides for minimum diameter 29mm rockets.  The 3D printed texture on the ABS plastic is perfect for securely epoxying these rail guides to a rough-sanded portion of the airframe tube.  2...
    RW-RG-1010-29MM-CONFORMAL
    $5.99
  • 1 pair 1010 rail buttons - white 1 pair 1010 rail buttons - black

    1010 Rail Buttons (2 pack)

    Rocketry Works

    $2.49
    Rail buttons, used with a launch rail, provide superior guidance while a mid to high power rocket accelerates to safe flight speed so the fins can guide the model in flight. Rocketry works' rail buttons fit a standard 1010 launch rail, and includes...
    RW-RB-1010
    $2.49