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Key Features
- Drive Set Supports 1 Roll of Paper
The Manfrotto 046MCG Expan Drive Set with Gray 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.
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What is the load capacity of this drive set?
What is the load capacity of this drive set?
Are you sure about the load capacity of the Manfrotto Drive Set - the Impact Varidrive is advertised as: The Varidrive can handle seamless rolls measuring up to 12' wide and weighing up to 42 lb.
Date published: 2021-11-29
How does this compare to the impact driveset? Any ...
How does this compare to the impact driveset? Any advantages?
The Impact Varidrive Set with Metal Chain and the Manfrotto 046MCG Expan Drive Set with Gray Metal Chain work the same way. The build quality and ease of use experience are extremely similar.
Date published: 2026-01-25
Is there a limit in length to the number of feet ...
Is there a limit in length to the number of feet of background material that you can unwind and
wind up?
No, the chain is a loop and you can wind as much as you want
Date published: 2021-10-29
How many comes with this set
How many comes with this set
Enough to hold one paper roll. That means you get a pair of roll inserts. One with the gear and chain and one without
Date published: 2022-04-26
What is the chain length?
What is the chain length?
6ft.
Date published: 2021-10-29
Is the adjustable tension drag strong enough to ...
Is the adjustable tension drag strong enough to control the slow unwinding and stopping of Savage Infinity Vinyl Background (8 x 20', White)
BH #SABGIV820W MFR #V01-0820?
Yes, the Manfrotto 046MCG Expan Drive Set with Gray Metal Chain are strong enough work with a roll 8x20 vinyl.
Date published: 2022-01-12
How wide a seamless paper backdrop roll can this ...
How wide a seamless paper backdrop roll can this support?
I have one holding a 140 roll 10 feet above the ground for 7 months now. No problems. I have rolled and unrolled it probably 15-20 times and its worked great every time.
Date published: 2022-09-05
Can this drive be set up on an portable stand ...
Can this drive be set up on an portable stand system with a telescopic crossbar? How does the drive connect to this type of system? Would any other parts be required?
This drive can be used on a portable stand, but only with the Manfrotto Background Baby Hooks (Black), B&H # MA081. This would allow you to drive a paper roll up or down using the cardboard core as the connection points for the drive itself.
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Date published: 2020-01-02