Cardboard Gel Frames

[SteveB]

Note: from city theatrical mainframe page

Well, OK, it doesn't have flames coming off it, but it does turn black/brown, gets brittle and flakes off in your hand.

Same thing in the long run, frame is toast. Burnt toast.

 

[jglodeklights]

Thank you techieman33. That is correct, the Thinline metal gel frames were developed for theatres with safety issues regarding the conventional, heavy gel frames. I recall the question being raised years ago when asked if I would rather get hit with a penny or a roll of toilet paper dropped from the observation deck of the (then) Sears Tower.

I replied- "neither."

Installation companies also benefit from the lighterweight Thinline gel frames as the cost savings in qty is significant in retail and commercial applications. just a thought-

One rental house I've worked with has primarily Apollo Thinline frames. I have to say I would probably use them to replace the frames of most houses I work in, or use them to create my second set of frames in a rep situation (if not both). They are actually easier to insert gel in because of the added flexibility before having to deform it. Also, in some older generations of S4 lens tubes they just fit better. Or in those that have been "refinished" by spray painting.

I like 'em.