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Impact Varidrive with Red Chain

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Impact Varidrive with Red Chain
Key Features
  • Holds Seamless Paper Rolls
  • Easy Raising and Lowering of Rolls
  • Expandable Cores for Different Rolls
  • Chain Length: 13'
Part of the Varidrive system for easy raising and lowering of seamless paper, the Varidrive with Red Chain from Impact has adjustable inserts that tightly grip each side of the various sized seamless paper rolls. The Varidrive is then inserted into hooks like the Impact ME-122, ME-123 or the triple hook VPD-H3W. With the exception of ME-122 which fits in a Super Clamp, the other hook sets are bolted onto the wall.
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is it compatible with (Manfrotto Manfrotto Background Baby Hooks) ??
Asked by: Alaa
Yes, the Manfrotto Background Baby Hooks work with Expan Drives and the Impact Varidrives.For safety I highly recommend using a heavy sand bag on each stand leg. When you unroll the paper background it pulls forward at the same time and you need the weight to help prevent it from falling over.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

I own 2 of these. One of them the tension on the ...

I own 2 of these. One of them the tension on the chain to unroll is very tight--I have to pull hard to bring the paper down. On my other one, the tension is so loose it doesn't want to stop unrolling. This makes me believe that there is a way to adjust the tension but I can't figure it out. To be clear, the entire roll and chain/gear/pulley keep unrolling, it's not just the paper tube not being tightly attached to the rods. How do you adjust?
Asked by: James
The side that doesn’t have the chain, there is a knob that loosens and tightens. It’s where the bracket mounts on the arm.
Answered by: Rocco
Date published: 2020-10-04

Is this works with savage port A stand?

Is this works with savage port A stand?
Asked by: Safwan
I think it would be awkward at best. These work best on a bracket anchored to the wall. That said, if you mounted the bracket to the stands it could conceivably work, but it'd be wobbly
Answered by: Roy
Date published: 2020-06-25

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I have this system I use for 2- 9 ft paper rolls and it worked fine for awhile but now when I move the chains it isnt catching the rolls and unwinding as it should. I have tried taking it off and reinstalling and tightening and everything. any ideas on what could be the problem?
Asked by: Amy
There is a tension control on the drive without the chain to control how loose or how tight the drive will move. If this does not correct the issue, I would recommend speaking with the manufacturer by calling 212-594-2120.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2020-04-30

If I want to connect the wall mounting kit to ...

If I want to connect the wall mounting kit to varipoles and clamps what extra hardware do I need to get or is it included?
Asked by: Jonathan
This should work but has not been tested on the Impact Wall Mounting Kit with Metal Chain for Roll Paper, https://bhpho.to/3VAO7ky and two of, https://bhpho.to/3UBq97s .
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2022-12-06

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is there a double system available?
Asked by: Edward G.
Unfortunately, there is no double system available for this type of product.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

How far out from the wall is the closest roll?

How far out from the wall is the closest roll?
Asked by: Don
its about 4" long
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-23

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I like this design style but it is too weak. Is there any company that makes this exact thing except out of metal? I have had multiple mounts like this but they have all broke. I need something stronger (with a metal chain)
Asked by: Andrew O.
I have at least 15 sets and never once had an issue that wasn't operator error.
Answered by: NORMAN B.
Date published: 2025-12-02
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