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Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your New York 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 built from Gowanus, Long Island City and Greenpoint depots
Here is how the work lines up. Grip packages on New York productions are pulled from the deep inventories of Eastern Effects in Gowanus, Stockwell Inc., Hello Bro NY, NY Production Trucks, Chapman/Leonard NY and Lightwild, then trucked to set in the configuration the key grip actually wants. Our rental team stocks 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 a New York DP expects — silks, solids, griffolyn, ultra-bounce and specialty muslins for the hard low-angle winter light that bounces off Hudson and East River exposures.
Speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps and overhead systems support rigging across stages at Silvercup Queens, Kaufman Astoria, Steiner Brooklyn Navy Yard and York Studios Bronx, and grip carts arrive labelled and pre-ordered so an IATSE Local 52 grip department can start working the moment the truck doors open.
New York locations push grip departments hard in exact ways. Landmark Manhattan interiors and NYC Parks-controlled exteriors prohibit ground penetrations and visible cabling under MOME and Landmarks Preservation rules, harbor-side wind off the Hudson and East River turns 12x12 frames into sails on Williamsburg and Red Hook rooftops, and access to brownstone interiors in Park Slope or Harlem caps truck size to the narrower vans that can navigate one-way streets with NYPD-permitted parking holds.
Our team plans grip logistics around those constraints — suggesting cart configurations for tight prewar apartment work, weighted base options for harbor and rooftop shoots, and pre-rigged overhead packages when permits allow. IATSE Local 52 key grips and best boys with feature credits from HBO, Netflix and Amazon Studios episodics are open alongside the equipment, and our coordinator stays on call through the schedule to ship replacement items from the Gowanus or Long Island City depot to unit bases anywhere from the Bronx to Coney Island.
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 New York 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.