Ease of installation, safety drive R&D of car TV mounts

Suppliers are developing more DIY and anti-theft models.

TOP TRENDS

• Ease of use & safety: With product development underscoring convenience, makers are releasing easy-to-install and -disassemble models. Foldable variants are likewise rising. For improved safety, more units integrate anti-theft and -slip features. There are also water- and shock-resistant versions.
  
• Load capacity: Small car TV mounts can support up to 6kg, while large releases 45kg TV sets. The last are VESA-compliant.
  
• Value-added features: Suppliers are raising product performance by incorporating 360-degree angle rotation and IR remote controls. To enhance visual appeal, matting and plating are adopted for the finish.
  
• Price forecast: Despite the strengthening of the yuan, rising labor costs and stiff competition, makers will keep product quotes at current levels in 1H12.
  
• Export & sales projection: Increased shipments to key destinations Europe, the US and Japan are expected to push up revenue by about 5 percent. Companies will also boost presence in emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region and South America.

PRODUCT GALLERY

Cactus Audiovisual Engineering Equipment Fty
Model: GSM01
Description: Wall-mount type; for 14 to 26in LCD TVs; VESA 75x75/100x100mm; fixed angle; 20kg load capacity; steel

Chaozhou Zhanhong Electronic Co. Ltd
Model: ZH-802
Description: Headrest type; for 5 to 12in LCD TVs, monitors; multiangle swivel; 3kg load capacity; ABS, nylon 66

Qest Group Ltd
Model: MHR01
Description: Headrest type; for 5 to 10in LCD TVs, monitors; 3kg load capacity; patented adapter sleeves; easy installation; 130g

Shenzhen Dongshun Technology Co. Ltd
Model: B608
Description: Headrest type; for 5 to 12in LCD TVs, monitors; adjustable angle; 3.5kg load capacity; zinc, steel

Shenzhen VCAN Electronic Co. Ltd
Model: BK-121
Description: Headrest type; 360-degree rotation; 1.5kg load capacity; 650g

Top Fame Electronics Ltd
Model: MS-01
Description: Dashboard type; for 5 to 9in LCD TVs, monitors; 360-degree adjustable angle; 3M adhesive; anti-shock; iron, ABS