Minneapolis — Chief' will ship today the first SKU of its new Thinstall series of low-profile flat-panel TV mounts.

Chief’s Thinstall mounts are a half-inch deep.

The Thinstall PSMT2015 is designed for Hitachi's new line of 1.5-inch Ultra Thin HDTVs. Complementing the ultra-low-profile of the TV line, the PSMT2015 has a depth of 0.49 inches and a weight capacity of 175 pounds.

The Thinstall line features Chief’s Glide Lock tool-less latching for faster installation in the field, according to Chief, as well as other installer-friendly features such as lateral shift and an open wall plate design for easy electrical wire runs.

Other Thinstall models will be added to the line to support thin flat-panel TV models as they become available.