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Heavy Weight Pedestals

Equipment NameUsageStatus/
Date
Max.LoadWeightHeightWidthHeight RangeFixingAssociated EquipmentNotesManufacturer/Supplier
Vinten Quattro Pedestal (3446-3 OB)/(3445-3 Studio)Broadcast2000100/120kgs116.5/158kgs149.8/148cms98/107cm100/102.8cmsFlat base 4 boltOB version has an unskirted base with cable guards around each pair of wheels.\nStudio version has a fully skirted base.Vinten Broadcast Ltd
Vinten OB Pedestal. Pneumatic Column (726), Tiller Skid (742)Broadcast OB1977114kgs21kgs140cm94cm61cmFlat base 4 BoltMechanical Elevation Unit(722), Skid without Tiller(728)Vinten Broadcast Ltd
Sachtler Studio Pedestal S 2/S 3Broadcast Studio1995130/110kgs165/170kgs121.2/152.8cms87cms64/96cms - 64/96cms 'on air'Flat BaseOptex
Vinten HP Pedestel (type 419)Broadcast StudioPre 1976130kgs165kgs + 28kgs balance weights142cm102cm76cmFlat base 4 boltIt is possible to lock the column using an hydralic valve. This procedure can result in explosive elevation after the load has been removed and the valve opened. ALWAYS LOCK THE COLUMN WITH THE LOCKING PINS PROVIDED.Vinten Broadcast Ltd
Vinten Tern Pedestal (3741)Broadcast Studio/OB1995131.5kgs113.5 kgs137.1cms91.4cms53.3cmsFlat Face 4 boltMinimum Load - 9kgsVinten Broadcast Ltd
Vinten Fulmar Pedestal (3702)Broadcast Studio1995158kgs173 kgs149.5cm99cm95cmFlat Face 4 boltVinten Broadcast Ltd
GullyBroadcast Studio/OBObsoleten/a176kgs122cms99cms38cmsFlat Base 4 boltn/a
Mobile EclairBroadcast OBObsoleten/a90kgs133cms96cms63cmsFlat base 4 boltEclair (Paris)
Static EclairBroadcast OBObsoleten/a58cms124cms58cms61cmsFlat base 4 boltEclair (Paris)