Delhi Combo Stand Rental | Hire Heavy Grip Post

A combo stand is the heavy lifter for Delhi 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 Delhi Combo Stand Rental

A combo stand rental in Delhi 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 Delhi sets.

For most Delhi 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 Delhi market already runs.

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

How Combo Stands Are Used on Delhi Sets

Recurring Delhi requests are the red sandstone of the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, the colonnades of Connaught Place, the cramped lanes of Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk, the broad avenues of Lutyens’ Delhi and the diplomatic enclaves. 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. India films under state rules; Delhi’s film cell and the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) help coordinate, but public-space and monument shoots still need police and ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) clearance, and protected monuments their own approval. Drone flights need DGCA approval, and any overhead or truss rig in Delhi escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early.

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

Most shoots here also book C-Stand Rental.

Surfaces and Safety on Delhi Locations

Mains in Delhi run at 230V / 50Hz, Type D, M and C sockets (round pins, so adaptors are essential); 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, and watch for voltage fluctuation, which is common. 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 Delhi 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 Delhi

Delhi offers one of the largest and most experienced crew and rental markets in the world, 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.

For a fuller kit in Delhi, Flag Rental is the natural next step.

Delivery and Support in Delhi

Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is central and well connected; the city is vast and the roads are heavily used, so location moves need generous buffer and often early starts. Stands are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Delhi, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

The cool, dry window from November to February is by far the most reliable; pre-monsoon heat builds March to May and the monsoon (June to September) brings heavy rain, which affects exterior scheduling and how many stands need weighting against wind – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Delhi

As with any grip rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a combo stand rental in Delhi; 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 rental in Delhi?

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 hire combo stands with a best boy in Delhi?

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 Delhi?

Mains here are 230V / 50Hz, Type D, M and C sockets (round pins, so adaptors are essential); 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, and watch for voltage fluctuation, which is common

Do Delhi rental houses work in English?

Yes – Delhi 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].