Chief CMS024, 61 cm, Fixed — 61 cm fixed ceiling extension column for AV mounts
The Chief CMS024 is a 61 cm fixed extension column engineered to add drop distance between a ceiling plate and a projector or flat panel display mount. Designed for AV integrators, it suits conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and commercial display environments where the display or projector must be positioned at a precise height below the ceiling. The column's Speed-Connect system, 1.5" NPT threading on both ends, and aluminium construction make installation fast and straightforward. Compatible with any Chief 1.5" NPT ceiling plate or accessory, it slots seamlessly into the wider Chief ceiling mount ecosystem. Available in Black, White, and Silver to match interior finishes.
Universal 1.5" NPT Compatibility
The CMS024 is threaded 1.5" NPT on both ends, which is the de-facto standard connection in Chief's entire ceiling mount ecosystem. This means the column connects to any Chief ceiling plate, suspension adapter, or projector/display mount without needing conversion hardware. For integrators who work across multiple project types, this avoids compatibility checks on site and removes the risk of discovering a mismatch mid-installation. From the end user's perspective, the result is a secure, wobble-free connection at both junction points, with no adapters to come loose over time.
Flow-Through Cable Management
The column is hollow with an integrated cable exit port, allowing signal and power cables to be routed cleanly through the inside of the column rather than taped or tied to the outside. In commercial environments — conference rooms, lecture halls, retail spaces — exposed cabling is both an aesthetic problem and a potential liability. Routing cables internally means the finished installation looks professional, cables are protected from accidental snagging, and the space below the ceiling stays uncluttered. This is particularly valuable in high-visibility, client-facing rooms where the AV system's appearance reflects on the integrator's quality of work.
226,8 kg Rated Load Capacity
With a maximum weight rating of 226,8 kg, the CMS024 is engineered to support even the heaviest commercial flat panel displays and professional projectors without concern. This headroom matters for integrators who may be specifying the mount system before the final display model is confirmed, or who want a single SKU that covers all screen sizes in their project portfolio. The aluminium construction achieves this load rating while keeping the column itself light and easy to position during installation — no heavy steel pipe to wrestle overhead.
TAA Compliance for Government Projects
The CMS024 carries Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance, making it eligible for use in US federal government and publicly funded projects that require domestically sourced or TAA-compliant products. For integrators active in the government, defence, education, or healthcare verticals, this eliminates a procurement barrier and removes the risk of a product being rejected at the specification stage. Stocking a TAA-compliant column means the same SKU serves both commercial and government bids without substitution.
10-Year Warranty Backing
Chief backs the CMS024 with a 10-year warranty — significantly longer than typical mounting hardware warranties. For end users, this means confidence in the structural integrity of the installation over the full lifecycle of the AV system. For integrators, it reduces the support burden: a long warranty period signals a product built for long-term reliability, and any structural failure within that window is covered, protecting both the integrator's reputation and the client's investment.
