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Impact Pivot Arm 20" with Adjustable Wheel Lock Control

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Impact Pivot Arm 20" with Adjustable Wheel Lock Control
Key Features
  • 360 Degree Rotation
  • Interlocking Lever
  • Ball-and-Socket 5/8" Pins
  • 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Female Threads
Designed to hold a light fixture or accessory in place, the Pivot Arm 20" with Adjustable Wheel Lock Control is a space-saving grip tool for a variety of applications. It's a great match-up with a super clamp, for instance, with an optional camera platform for highly mobile work. The wheel at the arm's elbow is capable of tension adjustment so that you can easily secure gear weighing up to 8 lb in the position you've chosen.
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Impact Pivot Arm Overview

Designed to hold a light fixture or accessory in place, the Pivot Arm 20" with Adjustable Wheel Lock Control is a space-saving grip tool for a variety of applications. It's a great match-up with a super clamp, for instance, with an optional camera platform for highly mobile work. The wheel at the arm's elbow is capable of tension adjustment so that you can easily secure gear weighing up to 8 lb in the position you've chosen.

Position your lighting or camera gear where you need it with 360° rotation of the pivot arms. Maximum extension is 20".
One baby pin is threaded female 1/4ʺ-20 and the other female 3/8ʺ-16 threaded for flexibility in the type of gear you can mount.
Lock the position of the pivot arms and baby pins simply by twisting the adjustable wheel lock control. Further adjustment to the positioning of your equipment is made by altering the tension of the internal locking mechanism.
The pins at the end of each arm are capable of swiveling on their ball-and-socket joints providing extra flexibility for positioning your equipment.
UPC: 847628559189

Impact Pivot Arm Specs

Key Specs
Load Capacity
7.9 lb / 3.6 kg
Connections
1 x 5/8" Male Stud + 1/4"-20 Female Thread
1 x 5/8" Male Stud + 3/8"-16 Female Thread
Length
10 to 20" / 25.4 to 50.8 cm
Load Capacity
7.9 lb / 3.6 kg
Connections
1 x 5/8" Male Stud + 1/4"-20 Female Thread
1 x 5/8" Male Stud + 3/8"-16 Female Thread
Construction Material
Aluminum
Length
10 to 20" / 25.4 to 50.8 cm
Width
1" / 20 mm (Rod Diameter)
Weight
2 lb / 910 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.9 x 6.7 x 3.8"

Impact Pivot Arm Reviews

In my cart for 20 years..

By J
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-07

No Joke. I bought my first magic arm 35 years ago, and was irked that they brought out a variable friction arm later. I stubbornly refused to get one. What seemed expensive 20, 15, 10, 5 years ago it was expensive, now its due for a catalog price increase. It, is, of course, fantastic, and I love the sh1t out of it. I have it set up as an arm for a console computer, that I can use and reposition depending on my needs. Works beautifully for this task.

Read the reviews, DO NOT BUT!

By Ben
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-24

This locking mechanism (lever) is quite useless and dangerous to use. It snaps back open at the slightest touch. Straight out of the books it does not feel safe. Go with the wheel version.

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Will this REALLY hold 8 lbs. if it extended out ...

Will this REALLY hold 8 lbs. if it extended out perfectly horizontally and the 8 lbs. is on the end?
Asked by: John
I use one with a large strobe and beauty dish. I'd say it's all of 8 lbs. It should hold that much weight depending how each end is attached. The joints won't give but other components can slip. This unit is very strong!
Answered by: Ben
Date published: 2021-10-24

Is this compatible with the Manfrotto super ...

Is this compatible with the Manfrotto super clamp?
Asked by: David
Yes, this arm is compatible with a Manfrotto Super Clamp.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2018-12-13

Can the ball pins be rotated to various ...

Can the ball pins be rotated to various positions? If so, can they be locked in those positions?
Asked by: Bob
Yes, you can rotate the ends independently, also, they can be locked by the central locking nob. It is a decent piece of equipment.
Answered by: Ron
Date published: 2020-12-31

Where are these made?

Where are these made?
Asked by: Rik
On the box it says Made in China
Answered by: Chris
Date published: 2021-02-05

Are there any other differences between this ...

Are there any other differences between this model and the wheel lock model besides method of tension? Does one have locking or splines that would hold better than just a friction based hold?
Asked by: Mitch
The wheel lock version will allow you to crank down the knob and apply higher friction than the on/off latch will allow for.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-03-26

is it possible to buy replacement knob and bolt ...

is it possible to buy replacement knob and bolt for the impact pivot arm?
Asked by: Kisha

question

This just arrived, and there is a tag on it marked Pull . Now, normally, this would simply indicate that it is a tag to be removed. However, the instructions do not mention it AND the pictures in the instructions show it in place. So... safe to remove? Price of being wrong is high -- meaning I cannot use it this weekend if I make it inoperable and need to get another one.
Asked by: Bret
Yeah, it is strange because it the plastic goes completely around... you need to cut it off.
Answered by: Etienne
Date published: 2019-01-13
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