Manfrotto
Manfrotto 18 22mm Caster Set for Baby Light Stands
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Enhanced Mobility for Your Lighting Setup The Manfrotto 018 Casters are designed to add mobility to your baby light stands. This set of 3 casters provides smooth gliding movement, making it easier to reposition your lighting setup in the studio. Designed to fit 22mm diameter baby light stands. ...
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Overview
Enhanced Mobility for Your Lighting Setup
The Manfrotto 018 Casters are designed to add mobility to your baby light stands. This set of 3 casters provides smooth gliding movement, making it easier to reposition your lighting setup in the studio. Designed to fit 22mm diameter baby light stands.
Specifications:
- Attachment: 22mm hole
- Load Capacity: 22.05 lbs
- Weight: 1.19 lbs
- Compatibility: Manfrotto Baby Light Stands
- Quantity: Set of 3
Key Features
Package Dimensions: 13.97 cms (L) x 13.462 cms (W) x 6.096 cms (H)
Package Quantity: 1
Product Type: Camera Other Accessories
Country Of Origin: Italy
Specifications
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
13.97 cms x 13.462 cms x 6.096 cms
Package Quantity
1
Product Type
Camera Other Accessories
Country Of Origin
Italy
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Enables precise repositioning of baby light stands mid-setup without lifting, reducing disruption to an established light plot.
- Italian-manufactured hardware consistent with Manfrotto's professional grip line build quality.
- Set of three covers a full stand tripod base — no additional hardware required for a complete caster installation.
- Designed for the 22mm baby stand standard, ensuring a snug mechanical fit without improvised adapters.
👎 Cons
- Load rating of 22.05 lbs total limits use to lighter fixtures — heavier HMIs or large Fresnel units on the same stand may exceed the rated capacity.
- No locking mechanism confirmed, which is a practical limitation on any floor with incline or surface irregularity.
- Narrow compatibility — engineered specifically for 22mm baby stands, not a universal caster solution for other stand diameters.
- At 1.19 lbs for the set, the added base weight is modest but nonzero — a consideration when stands are already near their rated load.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stand diameter do the Manfrotto 018 casters fit?
The casters are designed for a 22mm diameter tube — standard on Manfrotto baby light stands. Attempting to fit them to stands with different leg diameters will result in a loose or non-locking connection.
How much load can each caster support?
The set is rated to 22.05 lbs total capacity. That figure governs the combined weight of the stand, fixture, and any rigged accessories — not per-caster.
Do the casters lock to prevent drift?
The product description does not specify locking wheels. Verify with the retailer if position-locking is a requirement for your setup, particularly on uneven or sloped studio floors.
Are the casters fixed or swivel type?
These are swivel-style casters, enabling omnidirectional repositioning of the stand — useful when fine-tuning light position relative to a subject or backdrop.
Is this a genuine Italian-manufactured Manfrotto product?
Yes. Country of origin is listed as Italy, consistent with Manfrotto's professional grip line manufacturing.
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