Matthews Studio Equipment has introduced its new Grip Rail, Black Hyper-chrome Matthellini2, Litemover, and Air Climber all. All of these items are designed for holding, setting, or positioning lighting and other set equipment.
Multipurpose Grip Rail
Multipurpose Grip Rail is being billed as the world’s first telescoping, adjustable grid pipe system. Billet aluminum strong and hard-anodized, Grip Rail makes it quick and easy to brace and hang camera and lighting rigs, backdrops, etc. It was designed to work with popular grid clamps, Matthellinis, and standard pipe fittings, Grip Rail is a no-cutting, alternative to complicated pipe organs.
Key features
- Telescoping
- “Speed Rail”, “Grid Pipe”, “Scaff Pipe”
- Junior 1-1/8” Receiver on one end of Grip Rail for easy and safe mounting
- Interface seamlessly with all rail fittings with matching diameter, grid or scaff style clamps, Matthellinis, & more
- Dynamic “Clamp Reducer” allows end to end mounting of clamps; 1EA included with Grip Rail
- Designed with safety and speed of execution in mind
- 2 section system with internal stop that prevents sections from separating or coming apart
- Locking points can be used with Grub “set” screws, plastic tip set screws or T-handles
- 2 diameters (1-1/4” and 1-1/2”) and 2 lengths (approximately 20”-36” and 36”-72”) available
- Patent Pending – Designed by professionals, for professionals
Black Hyper-chrome Matthellini2
Matthews has a new spin on their Matthellini Clamp, long known for solid gripping of round, square, or other shape rectangular tubing. The newly designed Black Hyper-chrome Matthellini2 maintains the oversized, spinning handle, but the handle now spins faster than its predecessor, making it quicker and easier to use. There is still the rugged steel shaft, and dual parallel jaws with one fixed, mounted at the base of the Baby Pin portion of the shaft. The updated hardware has been completely re-engineered and retooled for better functionality and enhanced durability. It is finished in black Hyper-chrome, and it is stronger, easier to handle and more low key.
FEATURES
- Proprietary Black Hyper-Chrome rugged finish
- Oversized faster spinning handle and rugged steel shaft
- 2X thicker jaws at stress points with innovative curved radius
- Recessed non-slip grip pads
- Knurled Baby Pin tapped with threaded 1/4″-20
- Matthellini2 Available in Center or End Jaw versions
SPECIFICATIONS
- 2” Center Jaw Weight:1.5lbs (0.7kbs)
- 3” Center Jaw Weight: 1.5lbs (0.7lkg)
- 2” End Jaw Weight: 1.6lbs (0.75kg)
- 6” End Jaw Weight: 1.7lbs (0.8kg)
- Extendellini Weight: 0.8lbs (0.4kg)
- Capacity all Clamps: 22lbs (10kg)
Litemover universal remote head adapters
Matthews also has new adapters to make its Litemover universal remote head system compatible with a dozen fixtures. Now crews faced with positioning lights and reflector boards weighing up to 220-lbs./100 kilos, can use Litemover with lights including ARRI Skypanel, Skypanel X21, X22/X2, Orbiter, and Briklok. Plus there are adapters available for Cineo R15, Powerbeam, Creamsource Vortex, SumoLight SumoMax, K5600, Filmgear, and Fiilex Q10. Equally advantageous with reflectors, there are kits for Matthews Mirrors and CRLS. By cutting the need to climb high ladders to aim a light, Litemover can increase accessibility, adding to on set safety. It is the ideal companion for Matthews Air Climber modular grip and lighting stand that reaches 25 feet/7.62 meters and holds up to 200-lbs/90kg while also compacting for easy transport in a standard grip truck.
Matthews will be showing all of these products at NAB booth C6725 or you can see them online at www.msegrip.com
