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Tank Trap

Built for the demands of professional film and television production, the Tank Trap delivers a stable, low-profile solution for vertical mounting on set. Designed for strength, practicality, and efficient storage, it provides a secure anchoring point for scaffold tubes, lighting rigs, scenic builds, and technical setups across studio and location environments.

£ 85.00 £ 85.00
(Tax excluded)
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Shipping: Approximately 3 working weeks due to all carts being hand built to order

Specifications
  • Base size: 600mm x 600mm
  • Receiver: 50mm
  • Fixing: 2 x wing knobs (included)
  • Castor mounting: M10 threaded holes (x4 corners)
  • Weight: Approx. 16kg
  • Material: Black powder-coated steel




Key Features

  • 600mm x 600mm heavy-duty steel base for strong anchoring

  • 50mm receiver tube 

  • 2 x wing knobs included for fast, tool-free securing

  • Cut storage slot allows efficient stacking of multiple units

  • Single hand hole for easier lifting and transport

  • M10 threaded hole in each corner to accept optional castor wheel set

  • Compatible with 4 x castor wheel kit (sold separately)

  • Durable black powder-coated finish

  • Approx. weight: 16kg

Tank Trap – Heavy-Duty Vertical Mounting Base for Film & TV

The Tank Trap is a professional-grade vertical mounting solution designed specifically for the film and television industry. Built for strength, stability, and versatility on set, it provides a secure anchoring base for 48–51mm scaffold tubes and similar poles — making it ideal for rigging lights, flags, scenic elements, and practical fixtures.

With a solid 600mm square steel base and integrated 50mm receiver tube, the Tank Trap delivers dependable ground support where traditional stands aren’t practical or stable enough.

Designed for Every Department on Set

Lighting Department

  • Vertical mounting of LED panels, tube lights, practicals, and lightweight fixtures

  • Ideal for creating floor-based goalposts or custom lighting rigs

  • Perfect for tight studio spaces where wide-stance stands are restrictive

  • Strong anchoring for architectural or low-profile lighting builds

Grip Department

  • Stable base for scaffold structures and pipe builds

  • Ideal for negative fill frames and lightweight rigging towers

  • Secure freestanding verticals without fixing into studio floors

Art Department & Set Dec

  • Mount signage, scenic elements, or freestanding set pieces

  • Secure temporary builds safely during production

  • Clean, professional solution for practical poles and props

Camera & Sound

  • Support for monitor poles, antenna masts, and lightweight accessories

  • Useful for video village adaptations and technical rigging setups

Bespoke

We don’t just build bespoke carts, we design and manufacture custom equipment to make life on set easier. If you’ve got an idea that would improve your workflow, get in touch below and let’s see how we can design and build it for you.

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