Tianjin Combo Stand Hire | Rent Heavy Grip Post

A combo stand is the heavy lifter for Tianjin sets – a single post with a junior receiver that holds big SkyPanel, HMI and overhead frames without a separate riser. We rent the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) and Combo 3 (A1050B) or the Matthews Maxi, and we can add a grip who rigs and weights them.

What You Get in a Tianjin Combo Stand Hire

A combo stand hire in Tianjin is the heavy lifter of the grip world – a single post with a junior receiver (1-1/8″) at the top and a beefy base that holds big HMI, SkyPanel and overhead frames without a separate riser. We supply the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B, ~20 kg payload) and Combo 3 (A1050B, ~35 kg), the Matthews Maxi Kit, or an American Grip combo when the brief calls for it. One stand, one base, no stacking – which is why it is the go-to for large sources on Tianjin sets.

For most Tianjin builds the combo is where the heavy key or the overhead frame lives; it replaces a C-stand-plus-riser with a single stable post.

The Models Clients Ask For

The Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) is the everyday heavy stand; the Combo 3 (A1050B) takes the bigger SkyPanel and M-series heads. The Matthews Maxi Kit and the Mini Maxi cover mid loads, and American Grip combos are common on studio builds. We match the combo to the fixture’s weight, not a guess – a stand at its limit is a safety call, not a convenience.

When the brief names a brand we bring it; when it says “combo” we bring the Avenger or Matthews kit the Tianjin market already runs.

If the brief widens, Flag Rental is the usual add-on in Tianjin.

How Combo Stands Are Used on Tianjin Sets

Recurring Tianjin requests are the preserved European concession streets (Italian, German, French), the Haihe river and the Tianjin Eye, the modern Yujiapu CBD and the Binhai port district, plus the classical gardens of the old town. A combo stand is the post that carries the look – a SkyPanel on a combo lights the wall, an HMI on a combo keys the wide. Mainland filming is coordinated through a locally registered production company; public spaces, transit hubs and landmarks need local management permission, and drone flights need CAAC approval with a designated pilot. A fixer handles the paperwork, and any overhead or truss rig in Tianjin escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early.

Because one combo replaces a stand-plus-riser, it also frees floor space on tight Tianjin locations, which art departments like as much as the weight rating.

You will often pair this with Sandbag Rental on the same Tianjin schedule.

Surfaces and Safety on Tianjin Locations

Mains in Tianjin run at 220V / 50Hz, Type A, I and G sockets (bring adaptors); a combo stand often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker from fluorescent and LED lighting. The combo is stable but tall, so we sandbag the base and keep the load centred – a top-heavy combo is the classic tip risk on a Tianjin location.

On stages we confirm the receiver type (junior vs baby) before delivery so the fixture drops straight on without an adaptor scramble.

Pairing Combo Stands With a Crew in Tianjin

Tianjin offers a large and experienced crew and rental market; the major cities hold camera, lighting and grip houses, so most productions can be sourced locally without flying kit in, so a grip or a best boy to rig and weight the combos is easy to arrange. A good grip owns the load rating and the sandbagging, which is what keeps a heavy head where it belongs.

For a larger build, add a key grip and a rigging plan; the combos multiply fast once you light a room.

Most shoots here also book C-Stand Rental.

Delivery and Support in Tianjin

Binhai International (TSN) is east of the centre; Tianjin sits 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed rail, so kit and crew can be shared across both cities. Stands are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Tianjin, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

temperate; spring and autumn are best; summer is hot and humid, winter is cold and dry, which affects exterior scheduling and how many stands need weighting against wind – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Tianjin

As with any grip hire, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a combo stand hire in Tianjin; most visiting productions arrange the paperwork through a local partner. The base and collar are robust but the receiver thread is the part that wears, so it is checked on return.

Build a five-minute kit check into prep – a stiff collar is the difference between a head that locks and one that creeps down mid-take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a combo stand hire in Tianjin?

The combo post with a junior receiver and base – Avenger Combo 2 / 3 or Matthews Maxi as the fixture weight dictates. Tell us the load and we match the stand.

Can you rent combo stands with a best boy in Tianjin?

Yes – for a heavy build we recommend at least a grip and a best boy to rig and weight the combos; a full lighting department is easy to add as the brief grows.

What power should I plan for in Tianjin?

Mains here are 220V / 50Hz, Type A, I and G sockets (bring adaptors); the combo often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. 50Hz mains means 25p or 50p is the safe default; at 24p keep the shutter at 1/50 or a 172.8-degree angle to avoid flicker from fluorescent and LED lighting

Do Tianjin rental houses work in English?

Yes – Tianjin crews and rental houses work in English as well as the local language.

Tell us the dates, the locations and what the finished film needs to do, and we will come back with names and a clear quote. Contact the production office at [email protected].