Arri branded sandbags that are specifically designed to fit over the legs of TV and lighting stands to provide additional stability. Sturdy construction ensures you don’t end up with sand everywhere – and a lot easier to balance than a stage weight, these are a smart addition to any tv or lighting grip kit list.

The 12.5kg Stage Weight is a classic industry essential, found supporting productions all over the world. Featuring a cutout to be compatible with stage braces, and a handy carrying handle, this stackable square lump of joy is ideal for all your stage weight requirements. Also known as a hand weight.

50kg Anchor Bloc Ballast Block TypeE

IPS have a range of ballast ready to hire, including this 50kg Anchor Bloc Ballast (IPS Type E Concrete Ballast Block). Named IPS Type E, this block is the smallest in our range and features square/flat sides for easy stacking and loading. It has a shaped base to allow stacking. It is also possible to move by hand if needed (but not fun or preferable!).

The exterior dimensions of the IPS Type E ballast block are 360mm x 240mm x 240mm.

Manufactured by premium ballast supplier Anchor Bloc, their product name for this item is Type 3 50kg. Some of our stock has a recessed lifting attachment at the top, but the majority does not.

IPS has a range of ballast solutions ready to hire. These include other concrete and steel hand/stage weights, and water tanks and ground anchor options too. Used regularly on Staging and Structures projects, some of these products are not available during the summer season. Please make sure you book well in advance for hires between April and October.

Our concrete ballast blocks provide reliable stability for temporary event structures. They are regularly used for applications including marquees, stage substructures as well as lighting, LED Screen and signage supports. Designed to deliver secure anchoring where ground fixing is not possible, these heavy-duty blocks ensure safety and compliance in challenging environments. Easy to position with lifting points for mechanical handling, they offer a practical solution for both indoor and outdoor venues.

500kg Concrete Block TypeB

IPS have a range of ballast ready to hire, including this TypeB 500kg Concrete Ballast Block. Named Type B, this block features a sloped edge profile (also sometimes called a marquee style block). This block is fitted with a screw in lifting eye fitting in a recessed moulding at the top, and a shaped base to allow handling by forklift.

The exterior dimensions of the IPS Type B ballast block are 1000mm x 550mm x 450mm.

If you are looking for a 500kg block with all square/flat sides for easy stacking and loading, check out our Type A 500kg block listing here.

IPS has a range of ballast solutions ready to hire. These include other concrete and steel hand/stage weights, and water tanks and ground anchor options too. Used regularly on Staging and Structures projects, some of these products are not available during the summer season. Please make sure you book well in advance for hires between April and October.

Our concrete ballast blocks provide reliable stability for temporary event structures. They are regularly used for applications including marquees, stage substructures as well as lighting, LED Screen and signage supports. Designed to deliver secure anchoring where ground fixing is not possible, these heavy-duty blocks ensure safety and compliance in challenging environments. Easy to position with lifting points for mechanical handling, they offer a practical solution for both indoor and outdoor venues.

500kg Concrete Block TypeA

IPS have a range of ballast ready to hire, including this TypeA 500kg Concrete Ballast Block. Named Type A, this block features all square/flat sides for easy stacking and loading. This block is fitted with a screw in lifting eye protruding at the top, and a shaped base to allow handling by forklift.

The exterior dimensions of the IPS Type A ballast block are 805mm x 445mm x 665mm.

If you are looking for a 500kg block with a sloped edge profile (also sometimes called a marquee style block), check out our Type B 500kg block listing here.

IPS has a range of ballast solutions ready to hire. These include other concrete and steel hand/stage weights, and water tanks and ground anchor options too. Used regularly on Staging and Structures projects, some of these products are not available during the summer season. Please make sure you book well in advance for hires between April and October.

Our concrete ballast blocks provide reliable stability for temporary event structures. They are regularly used for applications including marquees, stage substructures as well as lighting, LED Screen and signage supports. Designed to deliver secure anchoring where ground fixing is not possible, these heavy-duty blocks ensure safety and compliance in challenging environments. Easy to position with lifting points for mechanical handling, they offer a practical solution for both indoor and outdoor venues.

1100kg Concrete Block TypeD

IPS have a range of ballast ready to hire, including this TypeD 1100kg Concrete Ballast Block. Currently the heaviest single block in the IPS range. Named Type D, this block features a sloped edge profile (also sometimes called a marquee style block). This block is fitted with a screw in lifting eye fitting in a recessed moulding at the top, and a shaped base to allow handling by forklift.

The exterior dimensions of the IPS Type B ballast block are 1000mm x 750mm x 750mm.

If you are looking for a 500kg block with all square/flat sides for easy stacking and loading, check out our Type A 500kg block listing here.

IPS has a range of ballast solutions ready to hire. These include other concrete and steel hand/stage weights, and water tanks and ground anchor options too. Used regularly on Staging and Structures projects, some of these products are not available during the summer season. Please make sure you book well in advance for hires between April and October.

Our concrete ballast blocks provide reliable stability for temporary event structures. They are regularly used for applications including marquees, stage substructures as well as lighting, LED Screen and signage supports. Designed to deliver secure anchoring where ground fixing is not possible, these heavy-duty blocks ensure safety and compliance in challenging environments. Easy to position with lifting points for mechanical handling, they offer a practical solution for both indoor and outdoor venues.