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Impact Drop Ceiling Adapter

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Impact Drop Ceiling Adapter
Key Features
  • Scissor Action
  • Clamps onto Overhead Support Frame
  • All-Metal Construction
Varipoles are a great way to support backdrops or accessories while saving the floor space taken up when using stands. All that's required is a firm surface for the pole top to grip. If your room has a drop ceiling, the Impact Drop Ceiling Adapter clamps scissor-like to an intersection of your drop ceiling support frame. Simply remove the Varipole's rubber top and the spring top adapter and insert the top of the Varipole into the adapter's receiver. An Allen screw is included for additional tightening if necessary (3mm Allen key sold separately).
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Impact VPA Overview

Varipoles are a great way to support backdrops or accessories while saving the floor space taken up when using stands. All that's required is a firm surface for the pole top to grip. If your room has a drop ceiling, the Impact Drop Ceiling Adapter clamps scissor-like to an intersection of your drop ceiling support frame. Simply remove the Varipole's rubber top and the spring top adapter and insert the top of the Varipole into the adapter's receiver. An Allen screw is included for additional tightening if necessary (3mm Allen key sold separately).

UPC: 847628559608

Impact VPA Specs

Construction
Zinc steel
Weight
0.30 lb / 136 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.36 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.9 x 4.85 x 1.55"

Impact VPA Reviews

Works as expected

By Jake
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-11

Works great, locks in tight.

Works Fine

By Jake
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2018-05-15

Not quite as sturdy as pressure to a drywall ceiling because the drop ceiling is held in place by gravity. Pretty sturdy for lighter weight gear though. We mounted several heavy duty magic arms with a small camera and LED lights and it worked great.� Don't pay attention to the other review, it absolutely has a way to tighten the scissor clamp down. Rotating the clamp one way locks the scissor in place. You just have to attach the ceiling first , rotate the pole to tighten the clamp lock and then engage the pole pressure.

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question

What is the best way to clamp it onto the support frame? I can get one side attached but it's too tight to get the other side onto the frame.
Asked by: Anonymous
The best way is to attach the adapter to one side of the drop down ceiling frame and with your hands squeeze the sides together to move the scissor action so it fits on to the other side.Some times with these types of adapters you need to do it a few times to loosen it up.If you still have an issue please contact customer service directly.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Would this be sturdy enough to hold a roll of ...

Would this be sturdy enough to hold a roll of seamless paper?
Asked by: Brandy
These are designed to be used with the Impact Varipoles. The Varipoles support the actual weight of the roll.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-03-29

question

does this adapter come in a set of 2?
Asked by: Stephen D.
Unfortunately, this adapter is only sold individually.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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