Kupo KS-253 Column Arm

Kupo KS-253 Column Arm – 53cm steel arm for mounting lights on poles

The Kupo KS-253 Column Arm is a sturdy 53cm (20.86”) arm made from black powder coated steel. It lets you mount a lighting fixture securely on vertical structures such as street lamps, trees, pillars or telephone poles. A ratchet strap is supplied for quick and reliable attachment to those surfaces.

What this arm does

This column arm provides a simple way to extend and position lighting away from a pole or column. It combines a junior receiver and a 5/8” pin in one end, so you can attach fixtures that come with a junior pin or use a grip head on the 5/8”(16mm) baby pin to hold flag frames or other accessories.

Key features

• Black powder coated steel construction for outdoor and general use.
• 53cm (20.86”) length to reach clear of poles and columns.
• Combined 1-1/8“ (28mm) junior receiver and 5/8” pin at one end for flexible mounting options.
• Includes a ratchet strap for fastening to street lamps, trees, pillars or telephone poles.
• Designed to accept lighting fixtures with a junior pin and to work with a grip head on a 5/8”(16mm) baby pin for flag frames.

Use cases

• Mount a light on a street lamp to illuminate a scene without needing a dedicated stand.
• Attach lights to trees or pillars for location shoots where traditional stands are impractical.
• Position a flag frame or light modifier using a grip head on the built-in 5/8”(16mm) pin.
• Fasten temporary lighting to telephone poles or similar vertical structures using the supplied ratchet strap.

Compatibility and fittings

The arm’s combined fittings allow two common grip options. First, a 1-1/8“ (28mm) junior receiver accepts fixtures supplied with a junior pin. Second, the integrated 5/8” (16mm) baby pin accepts grip heads, which you can use to mount flags or other modifiers. This dual arrangement expands the range of accessories that the KS-253 can support.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: What surfaces can I mount the KS-253 Column Arm to?
Answer: You can mount it to vertical structures such as street lamps, trees, pillars or telephone poles using the supplied ratchet strap. The arm is designed for easy attachment to those kinds of supports.

Question: Which fixtures and accessories will fit the arm?
Answer: The arm includes a 1-1/8" (28mm) junior receiver and a 5/8" (16mm) pin. This enables mounting of lighting fixtures that come with a junior pin and the use of a grip head on the 5/8" pin to hold flag frames or other grip accessories.

Question: How much weight can the Column Arm support?
Answer: The KS-253 carries a maximum load of 40kg. Always check your fixture and accessory weights to remain within this limit for safe use.

Question: Is the arm suitable for outdoor use?
Answer: The arm is made of black powder coated steel, which provides surface protection appropriate for typical outdoor mounting. However, users should assess environmental conditions and secure the ratchet strap properly for each installation.