Manfrotto has lightened the coupler's structure, optimizing resistance in major stress areas andhollowing excess material in low stress points, resulting in a lighter, yet more robust jawcomposition. The new washer seat on each of the couplers makes the Eye Coupler ultra-safe by eliminating slipping and aiding locking, and the unique design features optimized ergonomics, developed in order to smooth off the jaw's structure, eliminating sharp edges and making the product easier to handle and use, say the company.
The company adds that its Eye Couplers have a unique jaw-limiting pin which, when inserted through the back of the clamp, stops the jaws from opening too far, thereby transforming the clamp into a hook. This means that users can single-handedly hang heavy accessories and luminaires easily, quickly and safely.
The new Eye Coupler range is composed of the LP, MP and MP SLIM clamps. LP Eye Couplers combine traditional structure with high performance. The LP couplers provide the standard clamp range, from 48 to 52mm, with a TÜV certified load capacity of up to 500kg. The MP Eye Couplers feature a widened range from 42 to 52mm and a special, flattened jaw design for easier fixing in tight spaces. The MP Slim Eye Couplers are the lightest and narrowest of the range, allowing for use in the most narrow and tightest of spaces, say Manfrotto.
(Lee Baldock)
