What the thread found

• Multiple Gold Mount plates cracked within one year of use on an Artemis rig despite no reported impact damage.
• Battery weight alone should not cause Gold Mount failures as the mounts are engineered to support battery loads.
• Material composition of Gold Mount plates may have changed between production runs, potentially affecting durability.
• Using larger batteries on a Super Post configuration can create vibration and movement that may stress the mounting plates.
• Velcro applied to the mounting plates reduces battery play and eliminates vibration caused by mass-related movement.
• Gold Mount plates are manufactured from Lexan plastic, the same material used in motorcycle helmets, and are designed for durability beyond battery lifespan.

Depends on

• The cause of the cracking was not definitively determined; manufacturer investigation was requested but outcome unknown.
• Experience is specific to one user's setup with a particular battery configuration on a Steadicam Artemis.
• No confirmation whether all three plates failed from the same underlying cause or different issues.
• The discussion occurred in 2005 and may not reflect current manufacturing standards or material quality.

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