Total Mast Solutions News

Presenting the new wireless pan and tilt control unit.

This new device enables the user to remotely control the pan and tilt and numerous types of cameras both compact and DSLR....

We have just recently received a new Smart Camera which is Wi-Fi enabled...

I would like to formally welcome Mr Billy Hall to our team

After extensive field testing we are proud to announce the arrival of our first ever completely wireless system that allows viewing on screen and control of many of the useful camera functions and also wireless control of the standard pan and tilt functions.

We will be exhibiting at the Birdfair show at Rutland water nature reserve on 17^th – 19^th August 2012. You will find us on Bob Rigby’s stand which is stand 31 marquee 6

We will be exhibiting at the DVD show at Millbrook on 20th and 21st June 2012 on stand BP-24

Total mast solutions were contacted by BIS Inspections regarding the possibility of using a 15 meter mast upside down (inverted) to inspect oil rig legs under water and after we were visited by 2 operatives from the underwater inspection team we fabricated a special mount to make this possible.

Our Masts can now be supplied with special anodised coatings such as camoflage or tree bark effect. After a number of customers asked for unobtrusive or "blend into the background" effects on our masts we have included this as a special order item into our range. We are also currently working on a lightweight branch system with leaves, which will be modular and can easily be assembled on location. This will give the appearance of a real tree and we will update our site shortly when this has been tested by our technical team.

We are very proud to be involved in the supply of our mast systems for this prestigious event. Our systems are to be used during the build process for analysing the best position for various fixed antenna to be fitted to optimise signal strength. Another customer will be using them during the games for crowd control, security and anti terrorism by using remote controlled video equipment and wirelessly viewing and analysing from the command centre. We are currently tendering for several other applications.

We stock a range of reconditioned canon compact cameras which have the remote capture facility and controllable motorised zoom. All functions can be operated through a laptop. The following cameras are available:

Canon powershot G7

Canon Powershot G9

Canon Powershot G10

A selection of masts in the Lightweight and Portable section are now available with internal spiralled cables. This is a useful addition to our range in applications where portability is a main factor in the customer's requirement. Please see the sizes available on the Lightweight and Portable section of this website.

After recieving several enquiries for unusual applications we have developed a new mast that opens up a range of new applications for telescopic masts. Using a clever angled guy support system, these masts can now be extended laterally up to 6 metres. Customers typically require this for such uses as bridge inspection when using geometric cameras to collect structural data.

Brand new to our range, this is a useful addition to our extensive range of masts. Generally when a mast is used in the inverted (downwards) direction it is used for inspection purposes such as inspecting the conditions of brickwork within air shafts or inside large tanks. Using a mast instead of wire or rope is preferred to maintain camera or other type of equipment in a stable position during the inspection process.

Over the past few months we have provided a significant and increasing number of masts to clients in the UK, Australia, USA, and Europe and the middle east that have been installed to trailers or steel base cabinets both of which will contain large batteries. They also have the new types of solar panels which generate enough power to allow them to be deployed in remote locations and be completely self powered and independent of any wiring or power source.

We attended this exhibition with our customer P&D Specialist Services Ltd to assist in the launch of their new and revolutionary fully solar powered trailers which we had installed with masts to elevate various types of IP cameras, radar units and ANPR cameras. The trailers also have large full colour L.E.D illuminated signs which have many applications such as roadside warnings and information, speed checks and traffic statistics.

Simon Bourne MD

Due to a significant increase in our export sales we have been able to secure much better prices from our freight company. This saving will be passed directly onto our customers as part of our continued customer relations regime.

We are proud to announce that we have joined forces with Mr Stacey Cady of SPORT AV.com. With the combination of our wealth of  knowledge in providing the best mast equipment and Stacey’s expertise within the sports world and in particular sports analysis software and video equipment and  make this a perfect synergy.

Introducing the Premier Giant 250mmØ (10”Ø) super strong mast.

The Premier Giant Mast is a useful addition to our range as the mast is extremely strong, has an increased tube wall thickness and is designed for customers whose equipment is very heavy; we have just designed one for a customer that will carry an impressive 270kg.

Focus On Imaging exhibition 2012

Birmingham N.E.C. 4 - 7 March,

We have established a group of distributors in numerous countries around the world. We are actively searching for new distributors. As our distributor you can offer the customer the very best quality mast available for a good price.

As part of our ongoing commitment to existing and potential customers, we are now sending out a regular news update letter.

Our new lateral extender which allows a camera or other device to be positioned three meters away from the centre of the mast is now available.

PROMOTION FOR HAYLEY WELLS.

I am very please to announce the well deserved promotion of Hayley Wells to "Head of International Sales". In only three years and from office junior to have achieved this is truely outstandng.

Well done Hayley!

We are proud to present our newly designed 20 meter 6”Ø or 152mmØ Universal Fast Mast roof roller box system, which is now viewable on our website and on Youtube. On the website the video can be found under the Royal and Premier masts range sections, or type in Universal Fast Mast into Youtube.

Simon, the MD of Total Mast Solutions, called me the other day and asked if I would do the show photography at the Focus on Imaging exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre with them as they have again won the show photography contract.

We will be exhibiting at Focus on imaging at the NEC on 6th – 9th March 2011 on stand H31. Please come along and see us!!

After trying some expensive and frankly unsafe alternatives we were searching for a quick and safe method of obtaining photos of incidents and accidents from 60ft and luckily came across Total Mast Solutions

The Royal visit has had a significant positive impact on our export sales when clients from overseas find our website and then see that we were visited by H.R.H. Prince Andrew and the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire and the Lord Mayor.

My name is Phil Murray of the Cumbrian police force. Some years ago we purchased a portable mast and other equipment from Total Mast Solutions. We have used it on numerous scenes of incidents and accidents and it has proved to be very effective, reliable and easy to deploy.

I recently purchased a 17 meter fast mast – new 4" or 101mmØ version from Total Mast Solutions for photography. After seeing their video on their site I called the sales team who promptly answered my questions. It duly arrived on time and I unpacked and fitted it to my vehicle which was very easy as all was explained in the fitting instructions.

My name is Sean Martin and in 2008 I set up my company High Vision Photography and purchased a van mounted 26M mast along with a portable system from Total Mast Solutions Ltd. The entire order was processed rapidly and professionally and the friendly team made what could have been a complex procedure very easy.

I recently purchased a 17 meter fast mast – new 4" or 101mmØ version from Total Mast Solutions for photography. After seeing their video on their site I called the sales team who promptly answered my questions. It duly arrived on time and I unpacked and fitted it to my vehicle which was very easy as all was explained in the fitting instructions.

I purchased a 26M Mast system from Total Mast Solutions which was installed to my vehicle to an exacting standard by their technicians. On collection I was fully trained on all equipment and taught the tricks of the trade and also received a certificate of competence. I use my mast nearly every day and I can say that it is designed to be swiftly deployed and is built to last!!