Kupo KP-DS01 Background paper Drive Set(Plastic Chain)

$40.00 /day

Premium manual background paper drive roller set with a durable plastic tracking chain, engineered by industry-standard Kupo, now available for rental in Hong Kong. Features a high-friction expansion core design that inserts into seamless background paper rolls to allow smooth, controlled raising and lowering on set. (Note: This rental package covers the drive core set and plastic chain only; support hooks and paper rolls are available for rent separately.)

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Kupo KP-DS01 Background Paper Drive Set (Plastic Chain) is a standard, professional-grade manual backdrop roller mechanism designed for commercial studio photographers, video producers, and gaffers, making it a highly reliable choice for equipment hire in Hong Kong. Engineered to eliminate loose cardboard roll shifting and uneven unraveling, this expansion drive core set inserts cleanly into the inner cores of background paper rolls. By twisting the outer tension dial, the core expands outward to grip the paper roll securely from the inside, giving you precise, manual tracking control.

When executing an equipment hire for fast-paced fashion lookbooks, corporate headshots, or premium commercial product photography sessions in Hong Kong, saving production minutes during background color changes is essential. The KP-DS01 kit includes a robust, high-visibility plastic gear chain and a matching metal counterweight block to ensure smooth vertical adjustments without jamming or catching. This manual expansion system allows a single assistant or crew member to roll backgrounds up or down safely from ground level, protecting seamless paper rolls from accidental tearing or dropping.

Applicable Scenarios:

Full-Length Studio Fashion Lookbooks: Provides smooth expansion tracking to safely raise or lower full-size seamless background paper rolls inside creative spaces in Kwun Tong or Chai Wan.
Corporate Headshot Pop-ups in Tight Spaces: Mounts onto portable background hooks or stands inside office boardrooms in Central to allow rapid, smooth deployment of single background colors.
Commercial Product Video Shoots: Offers a clean, minimal-footprint backdrop adjustment workflow for rolling down colored background papers quickly between product tracking changes.

High-Friction Expansion Core Design: Expandable structural blocks adjust smoothly with a quick turn to grip the inside of standard paper cores firmly without slipping.
Durable Smooth-Tracking Plastic Chain: High-strength plastic gear chain links ensure fluid manual winding action without catching or jamming under load.
Integrated Metal Counterweight Block: Included heavy-end weight tracks along the chain path to maintain smooth alignment and prevent loose chain tangling on set.
Durable High-Impact Polymer Build: High-strength structural polymer construction handles the rolling weight of full-size seamless paper rolls easily.
Saves Vital Production Set Time: Allows solo assistants to adjust background heights smoothly from ground level, avoiding the need for dangerous ladders or clumsy manual unrolling.

Kupo Expansion Paper Drive Cores x 1 Pair (Left & Right Sides)
(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone expansion core drive set and plastic chain only. Seamless background paper rolls, background support hooks, and vertical stands are available for add-on rent separately at our Hong Kong studio.)

Q: Are the background support hooks, vertical stands, or background paper rolls included inside this rental package?
A: No, they are not. This specific rental listing covers the standalone Kupo KP-DS01 drive core set, chain, and counterweight only. It is intended for production teams who already have their own support hooks or wish to configure a custom layout. If you require a complete operational backdrop system, please remember to add a pair of background support hooks (such as the Kupo KP-KS01), two vertical stands, and your choice of seamless background paper roll to your Hong Kong gear allocation.
Q: Can this drive set support a full-size 2.72m (9-foot) heavy seamless background paper roll safely?
A: Yes, absolutely. The Kupo KP-DS01 is specifically engineered from high-impact structural polymer to handle full-size 2.72m background paper rolls or heavy seamless backdrops safely. By tightening the tension dial firmly, the core expands to distribute holding pressure evenly across the inside of the cardboard roll, preventing slipping.
Q: How does the expansion mechanism adjust to fit different paper roll core sizes?
A: The drive core features a manual mechanical tension wheel. When you turn this wheel, it forces the internal expansion wedges outward, increasing the core diameter to tightly friction-lock into standard 2-inch to 3-inch commercial backdrop paper roll diameters smoothly.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.