Other accessories available for the HiGlide™ system aid using various items on the system and assist in using the system safetly.
General Accessories.
Centre of Gravity Bar.
Some large accessories such as softboxes or spotlights may have a different centre of gravity that may distort the LiteLift™. Using the Centre of Gravity Bar restores the balance to the correct position.
Background Paper Carrier.
A pair of hooks to carry up to three rolls of background paper on a moving rail.
Curtain Runners.
Use these to connect curtains, canvas or muslin background cloths directly to the HiGlide™ rail.
QUAD HiGlide™ Bracket.
This enables you to put a QUAD2400 or QUADX Power-Pack onto the HiGlide™ system. Removing the pack from the floor to create more studio space and to eliminate power cords trailing across the floor.
Spigot Convertor (⅝ - 1 ⅛")
Converts the standard ⅝" spigot to 1 ⅛".
Adaptor Spigot.
This converts the female end of Extension Tubes and LiteLifts to a male spigot for attaching lamp heads.
Safety Accessories.
A safety cable should be used for each connection on the HiGlide system; Light to LiteLift™, LiteLift™ to Carriage, Carriage to rail etc.
Cable Fixing Kits are available in two sizes, they are used to secure cables running along the LiteLift pantographs and Cable Transfer Runners. Use the small kit for single cables or the large band kit for multiple or large cables.
The Spring Retaining Clip is used to secure Springs to LiteLifts.
Springs should only ever be removed or adjusted using a Spring Removal Key to avoid possible injury. A Spring Removal Key is included with each LiteLift™.
Each rail requires a Set of End Stops on each end to prevent carriages and equipment from sliding off the end. A Set of End Stops is included with each rail.
Images of all HiGlide accessories and more information is available in the Bowens 'Imaging Support' brochure which can be downloaded from this page.
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