C-Stand 20" Heavy-Duty Compact | Breakdown Turtle Base Kit
Heavy-duty precision steel Century Stand kit with a maximum elevation of 6' 5" (195.6 cm). Precision engineered in Hollywood, California, USA. Includes standard 2-1/2" grip head and precision extension arm. Backed by the First-Ever Full Lifetime Warranty. Available in classic Hollywood Triple-Chrome or the Norms-exclusive Void Black electrostatic matte powder coat for zero-glare studio stealth and 15x faster thermal cooldown.
SKU:
GST-CSVCC-2T5
C-Stand 20" Heavy-Duty Compact | Breakdown Turtle Base Kit
Engineering Fact Sheet & Mechanical Specifications
Elevation & Weight Metrics Imperial / Metric
| Maximum Height | 6' 5" (195.6 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 3' 5" (104.1 cm) |
| Total Stand Weight | 16.25 lbs (7.4 kg) |
| Base Footprint Diameter | 2' 5" (73.7 cm) |
| Working Load Limit (WLL) | 25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) Direct Vertical / 10.0 lbs (4.5 kg) at Full Horizontal Arm Extension |
Mechanical Architecture Hardware Standards
| Floor Clearance | 1.5" (3.8 cm) |
| Folded Dimensions | 3' 5" H Γ 1' 7" W |
| Riser Column Sections | 2 Telescoping Sections |
| Head / Mounting Interface | 5/8" Solid 304 SS Baby Pin |
| Base & Leg Architecture | Breakdown Turtle Base |
| Leveling Leg (Rocky Mtn) | No |
20" Compact C-Stand Physics & Tabletop Rigging Safety
Hollywood Stage ProtocolsLow Center of Gravity & 20" Arm Torque
25.0 LBS DIRECT WLLWith a compact elevation range of 2' 8" to 5' 4" (81β164 cm), the direct vertical Baby pin supports 25.0 lbs (11.3 kg). Extending the compact 20" arm produces lower rotational torque (Ο = r Γ F β€ 22.5 NΒ·m / 16.6 ft-lbs), providing rapid, rigid positioning for tabletop fixtures, eyelights, and rim kickers.
Confined-Space & Vehicle Rigging Geometry
COMPACT 2' 0" FOOTPRINTThe low-profile 2' 0" footprint and stepped legs slide effortlessly under low camera tables, inside automobile passenger compartments, and through tight soundstage practical sets where full-size 40" stands cannot fit.
Low-Elevation Sandbagging Protocol
MOMENT COUNTERWEIGHTINGAlways place a minimum 15β20 lb saddle sandbag over the high leg facing the cantilevered payload to eliminate rotational tipping during fast camera passes.
C-Stand Base Architecture & Kinematic Selection Guide
4 Hollywood Base ArchitecturesBreakdown Turtle Base
1.5" CLEARANCE β’ DETACHABLEβ’ 1.5" (3.8 cm) Floor Clearance: Ultra-low profile slides effortlessly beneath dolly tracks, sound carts, and set furniture.
β’ Modular Packing: Risers and folded bases pack separately into flight cases or grip truck bins.
Other Available Hollywood Base Architectures:
Compare alternative models & explore direct linksSpring-Loaded Turtle Base
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Twist-and-Lock Spring Detent: Single twist action instantly deploys and locks legs into 120Β° stance with zero loose knobs.
β’ Vibration-Proof Interlock: High-tension internal spring mechanism prevents leg drift during rapid set moves.
β’ 4.0" (10.2 cm) Floor Clearance: Higher under-hub housing protects internal spring detents.
Sliding Leg (Rocky Mountain)
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Single Elevating Leg: Top leg slides along the bottom column to level on stairs (7"β8" risers), street curbs, and steep slopes.
β’ Fixed Single-Unit Integrity: Permanent riser assembly ensures base and column never separate or loosen on set.
β’ 1.5" (3.8 cm) Low Clearance: Low/medium legs slide freely beneath camera dolly tracks.
Super Sliding Leg Base
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Dual Independent Sliding Legs: Two sliding collars allow Leg 2 and Leg 3 to be positioned at separate elevation planes.
β’ Extreme Architectural Geometry: Conquers steep stadium bleachers, spiral staircases, and irregular scaffolding pipes.
β’ Stance Modulation: Adjust footprint diameter for narrow soundstage alleyways or high-wind stances.
Choose Your Finish: Classic Triple-Chrome vs. Norms Void Black Edition
Both finishes share identical heavy-wall ASTM A513 DOM steel risers, ductile iron castings, and our First-Ever Lifetime Stand Warranty. Select the surface treatment engineered for your production environment:
Classic Triple-Chrome
The time-tested Hollywood benchmark. Built with multi-layer electroplated copper, nickel, and micro-crack chrome over precision DOM steel for ultra-low friction riser movement and maximum surface hardness.
- Ultra-Smooth Telescoping: Mirror-polished chrome provides near-frictionless riser adjustment inside nylon brake collars.
- Maximum Scratch & Wear Hardness: High Rockwell surface hardness resists dings and scratches from heavy grip cart transport.
- Fleet Uniformity: Matches existing studio rental house inventories across Los Angeles and worldwide.
Void Black Edition
Engineered exclusively by Norms Studio Equipment. Electrostatically applied thermoset matte powder coat thermally cured at 400Β°F (204Β°C) for zero-glare stealth and accelerated thermal dissipation.
- Zero Specular Glare (<2% Reflectance): Eliminates camera reflections in glass, cars, eyewear, and lens flare hotspots.
- Rapid Radiative Cooldown (Ξ΅ ≈ 0.92): Radiates stored heat 15x faster than chrome when 18kW HMIs/LEDs are cut at wrap.
- Virtual Production (ICVFX) Ready: Absorbs stray spill on Unreal Engine 5 LED volume walls with zero screen bounceback.
- All-Weather Tactile Grip: Textured matte surface ensures positive non-slip handling with gloved or wet hands.
Complete Your C-Stand Rigging Package
Engineered to integrate seamlessly with Norms 2-1/2" Gobo Heads, Stainless Steel Grip Extension Arms, Spring Clamps, and Cordura Saddle Sandbags.
First-Ever Full Lifetime Warranty on Grip Stands
All Norms grip stands are backed by a complete lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Product Info
| Color | Chrome or Void Black |