Libec 100mm bowl pedestal with DL-8RB for outside broadcast use, payload 30kg

The specific combination of a 100mm bowl pedestal column paired with the heavy-duty DL-8RB dolly constitutes the core architecture of the official Libec P110B Compact Pedestal System (Outside Broadcast version).

While the P110S studio configuration is limited to perfectly level, cable-managed studio environments, the P110B configuration is purpose-built to bring the fluid elevation dynamics of a pneumatic pedestal column into demanding outside broadcast (OB) setups, sports arenas, and temporary live event locations. It supports a maximum total system payload of 30 kg (66 lbs).

Component Synergy & Outside Broadcast Engineering

1. Quick Field Leveling: 100mm Native Bowl

The top structure of the pedestal features a native 100mm bowl integration. When deployed in the field on rough asphalt, scaffolding, or tracking platforms, you can mount high-capacity 100mm half-ball broadcast fluid heads (such as the Libec RHP75 or LX10) directly. This lets operators roughly level the head with a single twist of the lower tie-down knob before fine-tuning the column pressure.

2. Multi-Axis Rigidity: The P110 Column

• Double-Bearing Track Stabilizers: Outside broadcast setups often demand rapid, unpredictable manual height tracking. Libec utilizes a high-precision double-bearing framework surrounding the telescoping column joints. This design neutralizes structural swaying and micro-wobbles during fast "on-air" manual vertical adjustments.

• Dual-Stage Stroke Balance: The upper stage is dynamically supported by user-adjusted compressed air (via the included high-volume hand pump), providing weightless manual tracking. The lower column relies on a high-torque mechanical clamp to secure your operating height baseline.

3. Rugged Terrain Mobility: The DL-8RB Heavy Dolly

The core differentiator of this OB system is the DL-8RB Dolly.

• High Load Shell: While it folds into a portable 68.0 cm (26.8") profile for easy storage in production trucks, it boasts an incredible absolute structural threshold of 110 kg (242 lbs).

• Simplified Field Mobility: It utilizes oversized 125mm (4.9") dual-wheel casters optimized to glide over rough stadium turf, plywood ramps, and thick outside pavement.

• The "Stripped" Advantage for Dirt/Debris: Unlike studio dollies (like the DL-10RB) that feature dropped floor cable guards and tracking direction lock switches that can seize if clogged with dirt or mud, the DL-8RB strips away delicate tracking pins and floor-scraping guards. It features a reliable foot-pedal double-lock mechanism (locking both wheel roll and wheel swivel simultaneously) designed to stay highly functional even when subjected to dust, rain, and outdoor elements.

System Technical Specifications Matrix:

Critical Outside Broadcast Operational Safety Rule:

⚠️ The Thermal Air Expansion Factor: When using the P110B pneumatic column in outdoor environments, always track changes in ambient temperature. If you fill the column with compressed air inside an air-conditioned production vehicle or during a cold morning setup, and then roll the pedestal out into direct afternoon sunlight, the internal air pressure will rise naturally due to thermal expansion. Always monitor the mechanical pressure gauge periodically during exterior shoots; use the side relief valve to bleed off rising pressure to maintain consistent, weightless balance and prevent the column from popping upward too aggressively.