Residential
Home theater, flat wood ceiling
White flat-ceiling adapter, 3 in pipe and projector bracket for a wood-joist ceiling. Holds projectors up to 50 lb, the bracket rating.
$88.85 current total of its parts
QualGear Pro-AV
QualGear Pro-AV is a modular projector ceiling mount system built on one 1.5 in NPT thread. A ceiling adapter anchors to the structure, a fixed-length pipe sets the hang, and the QG-PRO-PM-50 bracket holds projectors up to 50 lb / 22.7 kg. Adapters cover flat, sloped, drop and truss or I-beam ceilings. Choose your ceiling and pipe length below, and the builder assembles a compatible system you can add to cart in one step.
How the system works
Every Pro-AV drop is the same chain: a ceiling adapter, at least one 1.5 in NPT extension pipe, and the QG-PRO-PM-50 projector bracket. The adapter and the bracket both have female sockets, so a pipe always sits between them. Stack up to six pipes, with a pipe connector between each pair. The lowest-rated part in the chain sets the rating of the whole system.
Flat, sloped, drop, truss or I-beam. Each ceiling has one adapter made for it, and the adapter's manual lists the structures it anchors to.
Six fixed lengths from 1.5 in / 3.8 cm to 36 in / 91.4 cm, and up to six pipes in one system with a connector between each pair. On the flat, sloped or truss adapter the builder shows the calculated drop from the ceiling to the projector's mounting face: the measured adapter-and-bracket height plus the pipe lengths, plus 1 in / 2.5 cm for each connector. On a drop ceiling it shows pipe length only, because the suspension height varies. The projector's own lens offset is in its manual.
Weight and mounting-hole spacing decide the fit. The bracket is rated to 50 lb / 22.7 kg, and its four independent arms reach an opposite-arm span of 5.1-18.5 in / 130-470 mm. Confirm both against your projector manual.
The builder checks each joint, applies the lowest rating in the chain, offers a kit when your choices match one, and adds the whole system to the cart as separate lines.
Where it is used
Pro-AV products are designed for professional applications. Suitability depends on the exact equipment, structure, environment, code and installation plan, so a qualified installer should evaluate the site. The notes below describe how the system is commonly configured; the builder checks your own ceiling and projector. Ceiling types and challenges listed here are general observations about these spaces, not measurements of your room. Load ratings, adapters and pipe lengths are QualGear published values.
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Choose your ceiling
The ceiling adapter is the only part that changes with the building. Every adapter has a female 1.5 in NPT socket locked by two M5 set screws, so the same pipes and bracket follow. Structures such as brick, masonry or metal deck, are not documented for any Pro-AV adapter: consult a qualified installer, and note that hardware for those structures is not included.
QG-PRO-PM-CA-B / QG-PRO-PM-CA-W, black or white
Documented for a single wood joist or stud, structural wood and structural concrete. The box includes two wood screws, four metal expansion anchors, two M6 washers, set screws and a decorative cover. A marking template is included. Drill 10 mm / 3/8 in in diameter and 45 mm / 1.8 in deep for the concrete anchors. Assembled height with one 12 in / 30.5 cm pipe: 19.33 in / 49.1 cm from the ceiling to the underside of the bracket plate.
Limits: Brick, masonry and metal are not listed. Mounting between joists needs added structure that a contractor must design; QualGear does not sell a between-joist adapter.
QG-PRO-PM-VCA-B / QG-PRO-PM-VCA-W, black or white
Documented for wood joist or stud and concrete. Adjusts from 0 to 90 degrees so the pipe hangs plumb on cathedral and vaulted ceilings. The box includes three screws, three metal expansion anchors and set screws. A marking template is included. Drill 10 mm / 3/8 in in diameter and 45 mm / 1.8 in deep for the concrete anchors. Assembled height with one 12 in / 30.5 cm pipe at 0 degrees: 21.25 in / 54 cm from the ceiling to the underside of the bracket plate.
Limits: Brick, masonry and metal are not listed. The assembled height is measured at 0 degrees; on a slope the vertical drop differs and is not measured, so the builder's figure applies to a level mounting.
QG-PRO-PM-SCA-W (above the tile) and QG-PRO-PM-SCA2-W (flush, 2 x 2 ft), white only
Both suspend from the structure above the grid, not from the grid. Wire, four eye bolts for wood, four concrete anchors and four turnbuckles are included; a wire loop suits truss. SCA sits above a 2 x 2 ft or 2 x 4 ft tile and its collar slides 17.24 in / 438 mm. SCA2 is a 2 x 2 ft panel that replaces a 2 x 2 ft tile or half of a 2 x 4 ft tile.
Limits: System rating is 50 lb / 22.7 kg, set by the bracket, with either adapter. No marking template. Suspension wire length varies with the plenum, so the builder shows pipe length only, not a drop figure.
QG-PRO-PM-TCA-B, black only
Clamps with two U-bolts, M10 nuts, washers and lock washers to round truss up to 3 in / 76 mm in diameter, or square and rectangular truss up to 3 in / 76 mm wide by 3.5 in / 89 mm high. A 17 mm wrench is needed. No drilling. Assembled height with one 12 in / 30.5 cm pipe: 22.5 in / 57.2 cm from the underside of the beam to the underside of the bracket plate.
Limits: Truss larger than the envelope is not covered by any QualGear product; contact support before ordering. The minimum truss size is not published.
QG-PRO-PM-TCA-B, black only
The truss ceiling adapter is QualGear's I-beam solution. The two U-bolts wrap an I-section up to 3 in / 76 mm wide by 3.5 in / 89 mm high, as shown in the manual's diagram. Assembled height with one 12 in / 30.5 cm pipe: 22.5 in / 57.2 cm from the underside of the beam to the underside of the bracket plate.
Limits: Only beams whose whole section fits 3 in / 76 mm wide by 3.5 in / 89 mm high. Most building I-beams are larger; for those, contact support before ordering. Flange thickness limits are not published.
See the system
From the structure down: ceiling, adapter, pipe, connector where pipes join, bracket, projector. Up to six pipes and five connectors in one system, with one connector between each pair of pipes; each connector adds 1 in / 2.5 cm to the drop. Each joint is a male pipe end turned into a female socket and locked with set screws.
Carries the whole system. The adapter's manual names the structures it is documented for: wood joist or stud, structural wood, structural concrete, truss or I-beam within the clamp envelope, or the structure above a drop ceiling grid.
Anchors to the structure and presents a female 1.5 in NPT socket. One adapter per ceiling type: flat, sloped, drop above tile, drop flush, truss or I-beam.
Sets the hang. Male NPT thread on both ends; six fixed lengths from 1.5 in / 3.8 cm to 36 in / 91.4 cm in black or white. Rated to 800 lb / 363 kg. Cables run inside any pipe length: the inside diameter is 1.5 in / 3.8 cm and an HDMI plug passes through. The side outlet on the 6 in / 15.2 cm, 12 in / 30.5 cm, 24 in / 61 cm and 36 in / 91.4 cm pipes and the opening on the PCO connector are optional exit points for where a cable needs to leave the pipe, not a requirement.
Holds the projector. Female 1.5 in NPT socket with a lock screw. Rated to 50 lb / 22.7 kg. Four arms, each moving independently; the screw position runs 2.55-9.25 in / 65-235 mm from the hub center, giving an opposite-arm span of 5.1-18.5 in / 130-470 mm. Tilt plus or minus 20 degrees, swivel plus or minus 8 degrees, rotation 180 degrees each way.
Your projector. Two things decide the fit: its weight against the system rating, and its mounting-hole spacing against the bracket range.
Answer one step at a time. The builder picks the adapter from your ceiling and structure, the pipes from your length, and checks the bracket against your projector's weight and hole spacing. Every joint is checked and the lowest rating in the chain becomes the system rating. Nothing goes in the cart until you review the whole system.
Residential projects can also see QualGear's standalone projector mounts on a flat ceiling. Commercial and nonprofit projects use the Pro-AV system only, because the standalone mounts are for residential use.
Choosing an application preselects nothing; it shows the notes for that room beside each step.
The ceiling decides the adapter. Each adapter has a female 1.5 in NPT socket, so the pipes and bracket are the same for every ceiling.
Only the structures named in the adapter's manual pass as documented. Anything else is flagged for a qualified installer to verify, and hardware for it is not included.
Drop ceiling adapters are white only; the truss adapter is black only. Pipes and the bracket come in both.
Enter the drop you need and the builder proposes the fewest pipes and connectors that reach it, with the exact calculated drop. Or choose a single pipe. Cables can run inside any pipe.
Measured from the ceiling-contact face to the underside of the bracket plate. For a truss or I-beam adapter it is measured from the bottom of the beam. Leave it empty to choose a single pipe instead.
Your pipes
Cables can run inside any pipe. A side cable exit is optional: a 24 in or 36 in pipe, or a PCO connector.
Weight and mounting-hole spacing decide the fit. Search by brand and model, enter the figures from your manual, or skip for now and check later.
Look on the label on the underside or back of the projector, in its on-screen information menu, or on the box and original invoice.
Enter the weight from the manufacturer specifications. Hole spacing is optional; without it the bracket fit stays a check.
The QG-PRO-PM-50 bracket is the Pro-AV part. Standalone mounts appear only for residential projects on a flat ceiling; they do not use NPT pipe and skip the adapter and pipe steps.
Chosen from your ceiling, structure and finish. The reason is shown with it.
Chosen from your lengths and finish. Both ends are male 1.5 in NPT. Rated to 800 lb / 363 kg. Cables run inside any pipe length: the inside diameter is 1.5 in / 3.8 cm and an HDMI plug passes through. The side outlet on the 6 in / 15.2 cm, 12 in / 30.5 cm, 24 in / 61 cm and 36 in / 91.4 cm pipes and the opening on the PCO connector are optional exit points for where a cable needs to leave the pipe, not a requirement.
Each item is offered for a stated reason. Nothing here is required, and each one can be removed at review.
See all AV accessoriesThe builder checks each joint, the ceiling against the adapter, the projector against the system rating, and the manufacturer's mounting advice.
Every part with its own price, the total, and the verdict with its reasons. Edit any step and your other choices stay.
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The total is the current price of every part. Nothing is added to the cart until you choose Add system to cart.
Send the projector make and model, its weight and mounting pattern, your ceiling type and structure, the hang you want, and photos or measurements. QualGear can identify compatible Pro-AV components and provide specifications. Mon-Fri 9-5 CT, 972-423-5015, support@qualgear.com.
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Starting systems built from real parts. Open one in the builder to change the ceiling, pipe length or projector.
Residential
White flat-ceiling adapter, 3 in pipe and projector bracket for a wood-joist ceiling. Holds projectors up to 50 lb, the bracket rating.
$88.85 current total of its parts
Commercial, nonprofit
White flat-ceiling adapter with concrete anchors, a 12 in pipe and the projector bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$105.85 current total of its parts
Commercial, nonprofit
Flush 2 x 2 ft suspended-ceiling adapter, 3 in pipe and white bracket. The adapter is rated 60 lb and the bracket 50 lb, so the system holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$177.85 current total of its parts
Residential, commercial
Black flat-ceiling adapter, 3 in pipe and projector bracket, the same parts as the golf packages' mount kit. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$88.85 current total of its parts
Nonprofit
Sloped-ceiling adapter that adjusts 0 to 90 degrees, a 24 in pipe with a cable opening and a white bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$130.85 current total of its parts
Commercial
Black flat-ceiling adapter, a 24 in pipe with a cable opening and the projector bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$121.85 current total of its parts
Commercial
White flat-ceiling adapter, a 6 in pipe and the projector bracket for meeting and event rooms. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$96.85 current total of its parts
Residential, commercial, nonprofit
The longest single pipe, 36 in, with a cable opening, on a black flat-ceiling adapter and bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb. Measures 43.33 in from the ceiling to the underside of the bracket plate.
$136.85 current total of its parts
Residential, commercial, nonprofit
Black sloped-ceiling adapter that adjusts 0 to 90 degrees, 3 in pipe and projector bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$97.85 current total of its parts
Residential, commercial, nonprofit
Replaces a 2 x 2 ft tile and hangs from the structure above on four wires. The adapter is rated 60 lb and the bracket 50 lb, so the system holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$177.85 current total of its parts
Residential, commercial, nonprofit
Kit with the 2 ft x 6 in suspended adapter that sits above the tile, a 3 in pipe and a white bracket. The adapter is rated 60 lb and the bracket 50 lb, so the system holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$162.95 current total of its parts
Commercial, nonprofit
Truss adapter for round truss up to 3 in across or square truss up to 3 x 3.5 in, a 6 in pipe and a black bracket. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$113.85 current total of its parts
Commercial, nonprofit
Truss adapter clamped around an I-beam up to 3 in wide and 3.5 in high, a 3 in pipe and a black bracket. Larger beams need support. Holds projectors up to 50 lb.
$105.85 current total of its parts
Why QualGear Pro-AV
Every rating on this page comes from the product listing or its manual, and the system rating is the lowest of them. If a figure is not published, we say so.
Every QG-PRO and QG-KIT product. Replacement parts are covered for the remaining period of the original product's warranty, parts only.
Real people, Mon-Fri 9-5 CT, 972-423-5015. Share your projector, ceiling and hang and we will identify compatible components before you order.
Adapters and brackets accept any standard 1.5 in NPT pipe. One thread across every part means one set of spares.
Most in-stock QualGear orders placed by 2:00 pm CT on business days are processed the same day at our Anna, Texas facility. Terms on the shipping page.
Each QG-KIT box carries hardware sorted by step. Each kit's combined installation manual is available on its product page; printed copies will be included in future production.
QualGear Pro-AV pipes are listed on homedepot.com. Prices there are set by the retailer.
Compatible components may be combined when specifications, threading, load ratings and instructions permit. The complete assembly must be evaluated as a system, and the lowest applicable load or installation limit controls.
Installation support
QualGear provides instructions and technical information, not onsite installation, assembly, electrical work or structural evaluation. Professional installation is strongly recommended when structural conditions are uncertain, when electrical work is involved, for overhead installation, for concrete, steel, masonry, trusses or specialty ceilings, for unusually large or heavy equipment, and where local licensing requirements apply.
A drilling and marking template is included with the flat adapter QG-PRO-PM-CA, the sloped adapter QG-PRO-PM-VCA and the kits QG-KIT-CA and QG-KIT-VA. The drop ceiling and truss adapters do not need one: they suspend or clamp.
Every ceiling adapter and the QG-PRO-PM-50 bracket ship with a full-color illustrated manual, also available as a PDF on the product page. All pipe lengths share one installation manual, covering all 12 pipe SKUs: six lengths in black or white. Each kit's combined installation manual is available on its product page; printed copies will be included in future production. The QG-PRO-TVCM display head and the security Allen wrenches have no manual.
The QG-PRO-PM-50 bracket and all seven QG-KIT kits ship with hardware presorted by step.
Flat adapter: two wood screws, four metal expansion anchors, two M6 washers, set screws and a decorative cover; drill 10 mm / 3/8 in in diameter and 45 mm / 1.8 in deep for the concrete anchors. Sloped adapter: three screws, three metal expansion anchors and set screws. Drop ceiling adapters: wire, four eye bolts, four concrete anchors and four turnbuckles; drill 1/4 in / 6 mm in diameter and 1.5 in / 38 mm deep for the concrete anchors. Truss adapter: two U-bolts with M10 nuts, washers and lock washers. Hardware for brick, masonry or metal is not included.
The projector bracket uses M6 x 8 mm security screws, driven by the 4 mm security Allen key included in its hardware pack. The flat, drop ceiling and truss adapters and the PCO connector use M5 x 5 mm set screws, 4 mm hex key; the sloped adapter, the PC connector and the pipes use M5 x 4 mm set screws, M2.5 mm security Allen key. An M2.5 mm wrench is available if you need one; it is a replacement part, covered for the remaining period of the original product's warranty, parts only.
Share the projector make and model, its weight and mounting pattern, your ceiling type, the hang you want, and photos or drawings. QualGear can identify compatible Pro-AV components and provide specifications. CAD files and dimensions may be available for qualifying commercial inquiries.
Pro-AV products
Kits for a quick start; components for a longer hang, a cable opening, a mixed finish or a multi-room rollout.
Flat, sloped, drop above tile, drop flush, truss and I-beam. Female 1.5 in NPT socket on each.
7 products
Six lengths from 1.5 in / 3.8 cm to 36 in / 91.4 cm, rated to 800 lb / 363 kg. Cables run inside any length (1.5 in / 3.8 cm inside diameter; an HDMI plug passes through). Optional side outlet on the 6 in and longer pipes.
1 product
Join two or more pipes, with or without an optional side cable opening. 300 lb / 136 kg; each adds 1 in / 2.5 cm to the drop. Up to five connectors with six pipes in one system.
1 product
QG-PRO-PM-50 in black or white. 50 lb / 22.7 kg, four independent arms, opposite-arm span 5.1-18.5 in / 130-470 mm.
2 products
QG-PRO-TVCM holds a 32-55 in display up to 110 lb / 50 kg on 1.5 in NPT pipe. Adapter and pipe sold separately; the lowest rating in the assembly controls. No manual.
Security Allen wrenches: M2.5 mm for the M5 x 4 mm set screws on the sloped adapter, the PC connector and the pipes, available if you need one, and M4-M6 for the bracket's M6 x 8 mm security screws (a 4 mm security key is included in the bracket hardware pack). Covered for the remaining period of the original product's warranty, parts only. No manual.
1 product
For lighter projectors on a flat residential ceiling, the PRB-717 (30 lb / 13.6 kg) and QG-PM-002 family do not use NPT pipe and install on their own.
7 products
Projector mount questions
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