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Crosspole

The idea for CrossPole came to us when we were visiting a set in Venice. The lack of ceilings or floor to support the equipment over the canals that were being filmed made us dream of a new product that could overcome the difficulties and limitations of the location. The result was the CrossPole: a support system as simple as it is useful!


INTRODUCTION

CROSSPOLE FEATURES

 EXPANDER:
The first of the two end plates is the expander. It has a pre-loading index which can be pre-set to the distance between the two walls so that the CrossPole's tension can be fine-tuned with minimum adjustment: designed to guarantee the maximum safety and resistance for the CrossPole's working life.
 TUBES:
The X400KIT is supplied with six tubes in special aluminum to cover any distance between two walls from 80cm (2.7ft) up to 4 meters (13.1ft). The 3m (9.8ft) tubes used to bridge 6m (19.7ft) spans are available as an accessory - code X406.
 STATIC PLATE:
The wall plates have a special component that pivots to allow the tubes to bend and guarantees the maximum grip with your wall. Provided with levelling bubble and assembled with bolts (no rivets).
 LOCKING COLLAR:
Dedicated component that prevents the telescopic tube from sliding under load. Provided with aluminum handle grips and rubber covers.
 MAX LOAD:
Given the wealth of applications and combinations of one or more Crosspoles, we decided the best thing to do was to declare the max load in the most extreme scenario: When using one CrossPole at 6m (19.7ft) length, the max load is 75kg (165lb)!


BASIC X400KIT COMPONENTS

We are supplying the CrossPole as a KIT (order code X400KIT) which includes:
  • 1x Static Wall Plate
  • 1x Expander Plate
  • 1x Locking Collar
  • 3x Ø45mm Telescopic Tubes
  • 3x Ø50mm Telescopic Tubes
  • Multifunctional bag


CROSSPOLE LEAFLET PDF

 Download the pdf of the CrossPole leaflet here
The Avenger CrossPole is a heavy-duty telescopic pole designed to span gaps from 80cm (2.7ft) up to 6 meters (19.7ft) and support up to 75kg (165lb) of lighting equipment and grip gear at any height from the ground.

A protective plate at each end allows the pole to expand between ordinary upright walls without damaging them and without the use of nails, screws or glue. Safety and security features make it ideal even for the kind of heavy loads that film lighting demands.

applications

You can't use the floor because of the set:


You can't use the floor or the ceiling
because you don't have either!:


You have to fix your lights in
window or door frames:


IMAGES OF THE CROSSPOLE AT RECENT SHOWS & EVENTS

Crosspole at Photokina Usage example 1 Usage Example 2 Usage Example 3 Usage example 4 Usage Example 5


ALTERNATIVE KIT CONFIGURATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

0.8m up to 4m Cross Pole kit
Order code: X400KIT

components: EXPANDER, STATIC PLATE, DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR, N.3 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.3 TUBES DIAM.50MM AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL BAG.

0.8m up to 1.3m Cross Pole kit
Order code: X401

components: EXPANDER, STATIC PLATE, DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR, N.1 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.1 TUBES DIAM.50MM.

1.29m up to 2.2m Cross Pole kit Order code: X402
components: EXPANDER, STATIC PLATE, DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR, N.1 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.1 TUBES DIAM.50MM.

2.19m up to 4m Cross Pole
Order code: X404

components: EXPANDER, STATIC PLATE, DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR, N.1 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.1 TUBES DIAM.50MM

6m Cross Pole Order code: X406
components: EXPANDER, STATIC PLATE, DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR, N.1 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.1 TUBES DIAM.50MM + CROSSCOUPLER.

CROSSCOUPLER
Order code: X4560

(double Slim Eye Coupler with Cross Pole engraving)

accessory 6m tubes
Order code: X406TUBE

components: N.1 TUBES DIAM.45MM, N.1 TUBES DIAM.50MM. TO OBTAIN 6M LENGTH + CROSSCOUPLER + DOUBLE LOCKING COLLAR

FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY IN DELICATE APPLICATIONS:

Install another CrossPole, taking care that, once pre-loaded, the second CrossPole can be connected to the first CrossPole via the CrossCoupler. Secure the lighting equipment to the CROSSPOLE by the safety cables. Test the set up by hand-stressing the boom in different directions.

PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS ON FIXED INSTALLATIONS:

You can also use the CROSSPOLE for fixed indoors installations. For this type of installation, a periodical inspection - every 8 days or less - is required.



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