Chief CPAE150, 150 cm, Fixed

The Chief CPAE150 is a fixed 150 cm pin-connection extension column designed specifically for the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. It is used to drop projectors or displays to the correct hanging height from ceiling plates in professional AV installations — in corporate meeting rooms, lecture theatres, houses of worship, and public venues. The column's pin-connection system enables fast assembly without threading, while the external inlay-style cable management channel keeps cabling accessible for future service. With a weight capacity of 226,7 kg and a durable aluminium construction, the CPAE150 provides the structural reliability and clean appearance that professional installers demand.

Fast Pin-Connection Assembly

The CPAE150 uses a pin-connection system instead of threaded joints: the column slots into place and is secured with thread-forming screws inserted into pre-drilled holes at each end. The fasteners do not pass through the centre of the column, so the internal bore stays clear for cable routing. In practice this means an installer can assemble and secure the drop column in a fraction of the time required for a conventionally threaded pipe — a genuine labour-saver on multi-unit deployments in large venues or corporate rollouts where every minute on a ladder counts.

Accessible External Cable Management

An inlay-style cable channel runs along the outer surface of the column, letting AV cables be laid in or removed without touching the mount itself. This is a meaningful advantage in venues where the AV setup changes regularly — a lecture theatre that swaps between HDMI sources, or a boardroom that adds a second display output. Because the channel is external, a technician can re-route cabling years after installation without unbolting anything, reducing both service time and the risk of disturbing a load-bearing connection.

150 cm drop. 226,7 kg rated. Pin-connected in minutes.

EMEA-specific model · Compatible with all Chief ceiling plates

EMEA-Specific Design

The CPAE series was developed exclusively for the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets and is sold only in those regions. This means the column is dimensioned, certified, and stocked to meet the expectations of EMEA distributors and integrators — avoiding the thread-standard mismatches (NPT vs. BSP) that can arise when importing US-market Chief columns. For resellers operating in EMEA, specifying CPAE hardware throughout a project ensures consistent compatibility across all Chief ceiling plates and accessories available in the region.

Field-Customisable Length

Although the CPAE150 ships as a fixed 150 cm column, it can be cut on site to any shorter length and re-drilled to restore the pin-connection holes. Surface grooves on the outside of the column act as visual drill guides, making it straightforward to create a clean, accurate new hole pattern in the field. This flexibility turns a single SKU into a versatile stock item: an integrator can carry one 150 cm column and cut it to suit the exact ceiling height on the day of install, rather than ordering multiple lengths in advance.