RigWheels have dropped even more goodies just in time for NAB 2014: a PortaRail Collapsable Dolly Slider Rail System.
Sections are 40″ (1 meter) long and are screwed together seamlessly via threaded connectors. These rails are machined from high grade 6061 aluminum which is much stronger than architectural aluminum that is sometimes used for similar applications. This stronger material provides much more rigidity which means a more solid system with very little flex. At 80″ the rails have less than 1/8″ of flex with a 40 pound load placed at the center.
Each section of PortaRail goes through a 6 step machining and finishing process to make them straight enough and round enough for precision camera movement. 4 sections total give you 80” of track per side which is typical for most setups but you can add as many sections as you need for longer shots.
PortaRail of course works great with our dolly and silider systems but it can also be used with systems from many other manufacturers. The outside diameter or PortaRail is 1.65″ (41.9mm) This is about the same size as “grip-pipe” or “speed-rail” which many suspended and ground rail systems are designed to work on. Some ground-rail systems use delicate tube and connectors that are easily damaged. The PortaRail system is strong and ridged and won’t be ruined by a false step. If you love your rail based system but wish it were stronger or easier to transport, PortRail is the solution.
When using PortaRail with our Universal End Brackets you get even more flexibility by being able to change the width of the pipe to match the camera carriage that you’re using and if you’re making long runs you can use our support brackets to add more stability.
Please see RigWheels for more information about their PortaRail Collapsable Dolly/Slider Rail System.
Also if you are going to NAB then drop by booth #C12145 and check out the RigWheels PortaRail Collapsible Rail System for yourself.