Flat Panel Ceiling Mount

The Peerless-AV SmartMount® PLCM-1 is a fixed-profile ceiling-mount kit for flat-panel displays from 10 to 90 inches. Its fixed 36-inch extension column establishes a consistent overhead drop, while the included PLCM-2 tilt box provides adjustment at the display end. Rated for a maximum load of 150 lb, the mount supports landscape and portrait orientation. Steel construction, an aluminum column, and a black powder-coated finish complete the assembly.

Ideal Use Cases

The PLCM-1 is designed for overhead flat-panel mounting in sports facilities, airports, lobbies, retail environments, and rooms where a ceiling-mounted display configuration is required. Its support for screens ranging from 10 to 90 inches accommodates a broad selection of display sizes, while the 150 lb load capacity addresses heavier installations. Landscape and portrait compatibility also allows the display orientation to match the intended content or available mounting area.

Why Choose This Model

This model combines a fixed-length extension column and adjustable tilt box in one ceiling-mount kit. The system uses 1.5-inch NPT threaded extension pipes for support, connection, and application-specific configuration. Its fixed 36-inch drop provides a defined mounting position, while adjustable tilt and swivel functions allow the display angle to be refined after installation. Cable management is also identified as a mount function, helping installers organize display cabling along the mounting assembly.

The mount is VESA compatible, with listed 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mounting patterns and a dedicated mount-pattern compatibility type. Its fixed mount profile is suited to installations where the extension length should remain constant after assembly.

Installation and Integration

Assembly is required. The listed package contents include the ceiling mount with its 36-inch extension column, a PLCM-2 tilt box, and instructions. The product guidance describes the PLCM-1 as being combined with a Peerless-AV ceiling plate and a universal or fixed display adaptor plate to create a complete flat-panel ceiling-mounting system. Those components should be selected according to the ceiling structure, display, and required mounting pattern.

The 1.5-inch NPT threaded-pipe design provides a defined connection standard for the extension assembly. Published dimensions are 37 inches high, 5.60 inches wide, and 3.54 inches deep, with an approximate product weight of 5.30 lb. Installers should confirm that the selected ceiling plate, adaptor plate, mounting surface, and display remain within the stated 150 lb maximum load capacity.

Performance Highlights

The PLCM-1 supports adjustable tilt and a listed maximum swivel angle of 360 degrees. This combination allows the screen to be angled vertically and rotated around the column to address the intended viewing direction. The technical data lists a minimum tilt angle of 5 degrees. Landscape and portrait orientation support further expands positioning choices without changing to a different mount model.

Steel is specified as the primary product material, while the column is identified as aluminum. The black powder-coated finish provides a consistent exterior treatment across the visible hardware. The mount is ceiling mountable and is designed specifically to support displays and flat-panel displays.

What Makes It Different

Rather than supplying only an extension pipe or only an adjustment mechanism, the PLCM-1 combines a fixed 36-inch column with the PLCM-2 tilt box. This pairing provides a specific drop together with tilt and swivel control. The model also carries a five-year limited warranty. Listed certifications and standards include RoHS, TAA, VESA, and UL; the supplied technical data additionally identifies the product as TAA compliant, UL listed, and compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements.

Final Assessment

The PLCM-1 is a practical choice for installations requiring a fixed 36-inch ceiling drop, support for a 10- to 90-inch flat-panel display, and a load capacity up to 150 lb. Its adjustable tilt, 360-degree swivel, dual-orientation support, cable-management function, and 1.5-inch NPT connection system provide the core positioning and integration features needed for overhead display placement. The listed package contents do not name a ceiling plate or display adaptor plate, so those system components should be accounted for during project planning.