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Speed rail
Also known as grip pipe.
Aluminum pipe in standard outside diameters used with purpose-built fittings for temporary camera and grip structures.
In practice
Match pipe diameter, wall, span, fittings, loads, bracing, and competent design; ordinary conduit is not automatically equivalent.
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Sources
- Griptionary: Grip and Gaffer Slang Terms Glossary · Matthews Studio Equipment
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