This complete Manfrotto Deluxe Autopole 2 Expan Drive background support system allows the raising and lowering of up to three cored backgrounds without climbing a ladder. The Deluxe Autopoles are held in place between a floor and ceiling as high as 12.1' with a powerful spring lock. Three Expan Drive sets work with their metal color-coded drive chains. The Expan Drives are held by the background hook set, which is clamped to the Autopoles. If your backgrounds do not have cardboard cores, simply add the Alu-Core crossbars, available separately. This system has a black finish.
This black Manfrotto Deluxe Autopole 2 is adjustable from 6.8-12.1' and was designed to serve the needs of image makers, decorators, and set designers. The brushed aluminum pole mounts between the floor and ceiling of a studio, or between any two flat, fixed surfaces. It is secured with a large spring-lock handle and has rubber feet at each end to prevent abrasion damage. Extensions are available to accommodate higher ceilings or changes in the user's requirements. Accessories for the Autopole 2 include super clamps, hooks, grip arms, and background support systems. A spring-loaded tip combined with rubber suction cups on top and bottom provide greater security. Floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall, this Autopole provides strong vertical or horizontal support for lighting.
This is a background holder hook that will support up to 3 background crossbars or Expan Drives, when mounted onto the Manfrotto AutoPoles. It consists of two 2921 Cast Hooks mounted on Super Clamps.
The Manfrotto 046MCB Expan Drive Set with Black Metal Chain allows easy raising and lowering of rolls of background paper without lowering the support stands. The system uses two expandable technopolymer inserts to support a single roll of seamless paper. Tightening each side expands the drive inserts from 1.8" to 3" to grip the roll solidly from the inside. One side has a large toothed gear to which a metal link chain affixes, permitting convenient raising and lowering of the background paper roll. The other side has an adjustable tension drag.
The Manfrotto 046MC Expan Drive Set with Red Metal Chain allows easy raising and lowering of rolls of background paper without lowering the support stands. The system uses two expandable technopolymer inserts to support a single roll of seamless paper. Tightening each side expands the drive inserts from 1.8" to 3" to grip the roll solidly from the inside. One side has a large toothed gear to which a metal link chain affixes, permitting convenient raising and lowering of the background paper roll. The other side has an adjustable tension drag.
