Is sagging an issue with articulated mounts?

[eclou]

I am planning on getting the Peerless PLA-1 articulated mount for my new 55" Hitachi based on other readers' threads. I was wondering if anyone had issues with sagging over the years using one of these or the Sanus VMAA or the dual arm articulated units?

Thanks

[pyedog]

I have a PLA-2 (same arm, different wall mount plate and adapter where it attaches to the plasma mounting plate). I only have about 1.5" gap (see gallery) between the bottom of the plasma and the top of a cabinet, so I was really worried about sag.

Luckily, even with all of my weight (170+ LBs) it sags less than 1/4". Since the PLA-1 is even heavier duty than the PLA2 (and with more adjustment options) I don't think you'll have any problems.

It is a VERY sturdy mount.

Good luck!
-Jim

[SteveinDanville]

[QUOTE=eclou]I am planning on getting the Peerless PLA-1 articulated mount for my new 55" Hitachi based on other readers' threads. I was wondering if anyone had issues with sagging over the years using one of these or the Sanus VMAA or the dual arm articulated units?

Thanks[/QUOTE]
I have the Sanus VMDD for my new Hitachi 55", and this sucker is as solid as the rock of Gibralter! I have about 3/4" between the bottom of the display and the top of the cabinets, and once I adjusted it level, it hasn't moved at all. I have pulled it out from the wall all the way many times, and then moved it right back into place without a hitch. It will hold 175# (the Hitachi weighs 130#), but even figuring in the geometry of something 20" out from the wall from time to time, it is so over-built that it just won't budge. Plus, it is really sweet looking when you do pull it out and look at it!

[HDidiot]

Does the wall plate provided with the VMDD work with 24” stud spacing? :confused:

[SGS]

I just put a Pio 5050 on a Peerless PLA-1 over the weekend. I too was wondering how it was going to work out. But wow, this thing is solidly built.

[Nikon Happy]

I have a 50", which weighs about 110 lbs (according to the specs) on a Peerless PLA-1, fully extended, 24-7 at a 45° angle for over 2 months now and no sign of sag.

I believe the Peerless PLA-1 is rated to 150 lbs by UL, which means the 'pullout' weight is about 600 lbs if properly mounted.

[SteveinDanville]

[QUOTE=HDidiot]Does the wall plate provided with the VMDD work with 24” stud spacing? :confused:[/QUOTE]
Yes, it has multiple holes available for different spacing.

[R Harkness]

I've had a Panasonic 42" plasma on a Peerless articulating arm mount for about three years. No sign of sagging. Very solid construction. Love the thing and I use it all the time - angling the plasma for side viewing, pulling the plasma out closer to me when I feel like it.
I'll definitely want my next plasma on an articulating arm mount too.