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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your Chinese production.
Grip equipment includes the mechanical hardware used to support, position, and control cameras and lighting on set. C-stands, flags, nets, silks, clamps, and rigging hardware give grip teams the tools to shape light and enable precise camera placement in any environment.
We source comprehensive grip equipment packages from local suppliers, scaled to your production's size and complexity. Our team ensures all rigging, mounting, and light-control hardware is delivered in working condition, giving your grip department the tools to execute each setup efficiently.
Capabilities
Grip Inventory
Complete grip equipment from stands and flags to rigging and hardware.
Professional Grip Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding your production's grip needs based on locations, lighting plans, and technical requirements.
Package Design
Building a comprehensive grip package scaled to your production with all necessary items.
Prep & Delivery
Preparing and organizing equipment in grip carts and cases for efficient access on set.
Production Support
Ongoing support with additional equipment and replacement items as needed.
On Location
Grip packages from Beijing, Shanghai and Hengdian rental departments
Grip packages on Chinese productions are built from the deep inventories of Beijing and Shanghai grip houses and the on-site grip departments at Hengdian World Studios and Qingdao Wanda Movie Metropolis, then trucked to set in the configuration your key grip actually wants. We stock C-stands, combo stands, apple boxes and sandbags in working quantities, with flags, nets and silks running from pocket sizes through full 20x20 frames, plus the textiles to match — silks, solids, griffolyn, ultra-bounce and specialty muslins for everything from Beijing winter daylight to humid Shanghai monsoon-season interiors.
Here is how this works in practice. Speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps and overhead systems support rigging across stages at Hengdian's purpose-built sets and Beijing Huairou stages, and grip carts arrive labelled and pre-organised so the Chinese grip department can start working the moment the truck doors open. MovieBird and Pegasus crane support, when the shot calls for it, comes through China Customs ATA carnet import. Chapman/Leonard remains rare in country and is sourced per-project from regional partners.
Chinese locations push grip departments hard in specific ways. Forbidden City courtyards and protected siheyuan hutong sites prohibit ground penetrations under Cultural Relics Bureau heritage rules, the wind off Qingdao's coastline and the Bohai Sea turns 12x12 frames into sails, and access roads to Yunnan terraced fields, Zhangjiajie sandstone columns and Tibetan-plateau exteriors limit truck size to vehicles that can clear narrow mountain switchbacks. We plan grip logistics around those constraints — cart configurations for tight hutong courtyards, weighted-base options for coastal shoots, pre-rigged overhead packages when permits allow.
The picture on the ground is more specific. Chinese key grips and best boys with international feature credits from Hengdian, Beijing Film Group and co-production work are available alongside the gear, and our coordinator stays on call through the schedule to ship replacement items from the Beijing or Shanghai depot, or arrange short-notice top-ups direct to unit bases anywhere from Xinjiang to Hainan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a standard grip package?
A standard grip package includes C-stands with arms and knuckles, combo stands, flags and nets in various sizes, apple boxes, sandbags, and essential hardware. We scale packages based on your production size and specific requirements.
Can you provide grip trucks?
Yes, we can provide complete grip trucks loaded with equipment organized for efficient access. Trucks come in various sizes to match your production scale, from small vans to full grip trucks.
What large frames do you carry?
We stock frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet, including 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and overhead systems. We carry matching textiles including silks, solids, griffolyn, and specialty materials.
Do you provide rigging equipment?
Yes, we supply speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps, and all necessary rigging hardware for overhead work. We can also recommend experienced riggers for complex installations.
What about expendables?
We supply grip expendables including tape, gels, clothespins, tie-down materials, and hardware. These can be included in your grip package or supplied separately as needed.
Can you provide key grips?
Yes, we can provide experienced key grips and grip crews along with equipment. Having local grip professionals ensures efficient setup and operation of all grip equipment.
Related Services
Productions in China that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Audio Equipment Rental, and Power Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera Support Systems and Grip Services.
On Set
Need Grip Equipment?
Tell us about your grip requirements and we'll build the right package.