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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your Australian 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 Equipment Packages Across Australia
Grip packages for Australian productions draw from Cameraquip's national pool spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, Lemac's three-city footprint, Panavision Australia's Sydney and Melbourne grip floors, and Filmplus in Sydney's inner west.
Here is how this works in practice. Standard kits include Matthews and Mole-Richardson stands, Avenger combos, full grip-truck inventories of 4x4 through 20x20 frame kits with silks, ultrabounce, griffolyn, and solids, plus speed-rail, scaffolding, and pipe-clamp rigging hardware for overhead builds. Specialty items — Hi-Hat plates, low-mode rigs, Hostess trays, car mounts, suction cups — sit in the same depots and ship overnight to interstate locations.
Here is the short of it. For top gear that doesn't have an Australian twin (heavy crane bases, specialty Mole-Richardson rolling stock), 14-hour Qantas LA-Sydney direct freight handles cross-border arrivals from US grip houses in 36-48 hours via ATA carnet through DFAT and Australian Border Force.
Here is the breakdown. Site-level loads matter. Outback shoots through the Pilbara and Flinders Ranges hit 45°C+ in summer — grip kits get shade tents, AC battery hardline cooling for sensitive electronics, and dust-sealed cases for the journey out and back. Saltwater corrosion on Sydney Harbour, Bondi, and the Gold Coast eats unprotected hardware in days; we ship marine-grade C-stand baby pins and rust-proofed knuckles for any coastal build.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Heritage productions including Mad Max: Fury Road (Village Roadshow Gold Coast finishing), Matrix trilogy and Star Wars II/III at the old Fox Studios (now Disney), Aquaman + Lost Kingdom on the Village Roadshow lot, and Furiosa in 2024 all ran on Australian-domiciled grip floors. We set up key grips and best boys through the locally-active grip community, with ACT WHS Act compliance and Safe Work Australia rigging certifications attached to every overhead build.
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 Australia 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.