Product Guide - Trussing & Rigging

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truss•ing rig•ging

[truhs-ing rig-ing] n.

Trussing, whether it be a roof, stage, bridge or any other type of structure, offers the basis of support on which to build, design and create. Rigging is the process of placing and holding products in the correct place. This often relates to audio, lighting and video, among other equipment.

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TRUSSING & RIGGING

EMEA BEN SINCLAIR VMB

“For over 25 years, we have been designing and manufacturing the leading towerlift brand in the world. We have built up an international sales work spanning every continent and have hundreds of satisfied customers all over the world. We deliver the most superior lifts available together with the finest components and most complete service. Every process receives meticulous care, which is why our lifts not only last longer than others, but why people keep returning to use VMB lifts. Our lifts are designed for the professional user and when designing, it is their needs that we take in to consideration.”

APAC NAVIN KRISHNAN KL LIGHTING & SOUND

“The brand FENIX has come a long way with its lifting tower, truss and stage products. As we are based in Asia, we are searching day by day to find suitable solutions. In our opinion, FENIX is the best option, particularly with its option of black truss, as venues and events cannot see the truss structures. KL Lighting & Sound Distribution has done a few projects with the black truss and and client are always amazed. FENIX are delivering a lot of solutions that the industry require.”

THE AMERICAS NORBERT TRIPP MILOS

“Founded in 1994, MILOS has grown to become one of the leaders in the truss industry, manufacturing a wide range of aluminium truss, ground support systems, roofs and rigging accessories. At the end of 2017, they introduced a new line of steel truss that is now part of their standard offer of MILOS truss. We considered many factors and requirements that needed to be addressed in the final products. One of these came directly from MILOS clients, who had often expressed a desire for their mother grids to achieve the greatest possible clearance heights, especially in fixed installations. With our new ultra-highstrength steel truss, even the smallest models are able to support a significantly higher load capacity than aluminium truss at much lower heights. You can imagine the range of new possibilities that have now opened up for our customers.”

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Chain Master CM-820

ChainMaster is extending the proven CM-820 control series with a 12-channel controller for directcontrolled chain hoists compliant with BGV-D8 / DGUV V54 and D8plus. The linkable control unit for 12 chain hoists consists of a compact and robust 19” steel housing with 6U. On the front side are clear directional pre-selectors with LED directional pre-selection display, on the rear are three multicore outputs for four drives of up to 1kW motor power and two grounding sockets for external loads. In addition to integrated phase and rotary field control, further product features include a main contactor for the GO signal and a monitored emergency stop contactor. LEDs on the front panel indicate all operating states. The accessories required for link operation are included. With the CM-820 control series, even growing companies can realise projects with higher demands and more drives. These controllers can be used on their own for smaller projects, in collaboration with partner companies, or can be rented as additional controllers. www.chainmaster.de

Cosmic Truss F34

Cosmic Truss F34 is a high strength truss system that combines lightweight with high capacity. The square construction provides optimum strength and loading capacity for its size. Having a standard tube diameter of 1.96-inches (50mm). Section pieces connect together using a conical coupler, which is then secured with a locking pin, and a further safety clip for added security. F34 can also have powder coating or a high gloss/hand polished design within the delivery period. Cosmic Truss F34 can be used for a variety of applications, such as exhibitions, corporate events, retail environments, and live productions. F34 has a lightweight design maiking it easy to store and transport. Arcs, circles, and corner sections are available as part of the standard range. www.germanlightproducts.com/product-category/cosmic-truss/

Doughty Modular Rigging System

The modular rigging system uses 48mm diameter aluminium barrel in conjunction with a truss style conical coupling. The system is designed as two parts - Modular Drop Arms, which are single arms designed to be suspended with a coupler and ‘H’ Frames, which can be suspended or floor-standing with tank traps. Shown above are some examples: - Three large ‘H’ frames topped with a pair of trigger clamps and a small ‘H’ frame suspending four moving lights. - Four Tees with thru connectors in a ladder configuration, shown with parcans or similar. - An arc of Modular Tees with various extensions to create this shape. These can be made more rigid for larger luminaires by using an inverted Tee at the top and connecting to the truss with two parallel couplers. - Four Tees with thru connectors in a ladder configuration, shown with parcans or similar. - A pair of large ‘H’ frames connected to two tank trap adaptors and placed in two tank traps creating a floor standing assembly. - A large bank or parcans or similar suspended on two clamps/couplers with six small ‘H’ frames connected. www.doughty-engineering.co.uk

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Global Truss Multibase

Global Truss offers, with the new Multibase, a multifunctional basement that convinces with high quality standards. Furthermore, it is useable with different truss systems as for example with our standard F34, as well as the F44 and iM-Type system. The Multibase can be used as ground support as well as for free standing tower constructions or stage roofs. Some more intelligent features are the 90° adapter for the outriggers or the flexible motor pick point. The motor pick point can also be used as a connection for the thightrope system in stage roofs. www.globaltruss.com

Guil TQ400

TQ400 series is a heavy-duty truss system that is light-weight and easy to set up. They are a perfect solution for the installation and rental markets; permanent or semi-permanent installations and for decorative purposes. TQ400 truss is manufactured from extruded aluminium tube (Alloy: EN-AW 6082 T6 according to the safety norm UNE-EN573), is TIG welded (continuous cord) and has a special polished finish for maximum durability and an unbeatable professional appearance. They offer the best combination: strength, flexibility, at the same time as being lightweight and compact. All units have additional diagonal bracing (inner braces) for side loads, to reduce axial torsion and buckling. www.guil.es/en

HOF HOKCON 520-4K

Trusses with conical connectors of the HOFKON system have established themselves as standard in many areas of event technology. This is due to a simple and effective design, focusing on speed combined with comfortable handling and safety. We offer different cross sections and types, such as the truss system HOFKON 520-4K, which impresses with power reserves. Equipped with 60mm thick connectors, our most powerful system, the 520-4K has a great load capacity, maximum span and fast setup. It is ideal for event production, large stage roofs and pre-rig. www.h-of.de

Interal T.C Protruss Series

One of the truss-types Interal T.C. produces is the Protruss Series, which is fully compatible compatible with the world standards in truss - useful for those who already have their own stock and want to expand it with new Interal T.C. trusses. The only difference between our Intertruss Series and the Protruss Series is a different measurement in the connection pieces. It’s easy to build and available in various lengths, corners and circles. The Protruss Series is divided into three categories: Decotruss for light, elegant and decorative usage; Multi Purpose for sound and lighting equipment; Heavy Duty for pre-rig truss. www.interal.nl

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Ledika Event Stages

Ledika, a truss and stage manufacturer since 2001, with a TUV certificate, provide various kinds of event stages. Its aluminium assemble stage is widely used for outdoor concerts and ceremonies. Up to two metres in height, the stages are easy to transport and install. Ledika also develop stage machinery – revolving stage, extension and moving stages, elevator stages and more. These are efficient, with low noise and smooth operation www.ledika.com

Litec MyT Folding Steroid Truss

The MyT Folding Steroid truss is made from EN AW-7003 T6 high performance aluminium alloy that virtually undergoes no bending at maximum load and handles higher loading capacities on longer spans than the normal MyT range of truss. A unique feature of the MyT Folding Steroid truss is that a single person can fold and store it in less than one minute. This optimises transport and storage costs, making it the best investment for large roofs in the industry in terms of cost, performance and handling. The MyT Folding Steroid truss has a 27,000 kg maximum payload capacity and a certified operational wind speed of up to 27m p/s. There is a fully integrated tower base with a modular steel ballast system (1.2t each), too. www.litectruss.com

LTM LP1000

LTM has extended its Entertainment LP Electric Chain Hoist series with the addition of the LP1000 Hoist. The LP1000 has up to 60% greater lifting capacity with a weather resistant IP65 rating as standard - a key feature for the theatre and live events marketplace. With the D8 standard motor, the lifting capacity of the LP1000 is 1600kg in one fall operation, with an equivalent smaller weight chain for the same capacity in previous versions of the hoists. The specific requirements of the entertainment industry, such as increased capacity in one fall operation, low dead weight, low noise emission and suitability for outdoor use, have been given priority throughout the design and manufacture of the LP1000 concept. LP1000 has a robust construction, is simple in its assembly and does not contain any sensitive electronics. All shaft-hub connections are built in a self-centering polygonal design, meaning disassembly and assembly is faster with no special tools required. Wearing parts, such as the chain or chain wheel, can be replaced within a few steps and without disassembly of the entire chain hoist. Perfect for a happy life on the road! Available with D8, D8+ or C1 specifications, three- and single-phase designs (except C1) are available. As per C1 design criteria, LP1000 has interfaces for path and load measurement. The entire chain fall is designed with a static safety factor of at least 8:1 (ISO M5, FEM 2m), meaning wear of the components is decreased and the life cycle is extended four times, to 16,000 hours (ISO M5, FEM 2m) in comparison to the previous model at identical lifting capacity. A case-hardened and manganese phosphated profile steel chain offers a higher capacity, compared to conventional round steel chains. www.liftturnmove.co.uk

Milos Steel Truss

The worldwide market for events is becoming larger every year as artists depend more on income via concerts, not to mention electronic dance music as a real upcoming force in live events. This market requires higher and higher loads, as well as taller and taller structures. Over the years, MILOS has studied several options that could successfully fulfil this demand. Using various industries as inspiration, they’ve designed a full range of steel trusses, towers and base sections. Through the use of very special steel alloys, trusses were developed that are able to handle an average of 2.5 times more load at just double the weight compared to aluminium systems with the same dimensions and under the same deflection. In a newly dedicated part of their factory, they’e producing these steel truss elements under TUV monitoring and according to EN1090. www.milos.com

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Mountain Productions MTN Truss HD+ System

Movecat I-Motion Expert-T III

The MTN Truss HD+ System consists of an eight-tower design and is capable of supporting 400,000 lbs. The completely redesigned roof grid can accommodate nearly any size show and is capable of being configured for a span of up to 80’ wide, with five cross stage truss spans and a 20’ cantilever, each able to hold 50,000 lb. Equally as impressive, the sound bays are designed to rig 50,000 lbs each, and the video wings can accommodate up to 25,000 lbs each. Along with its extreme weight capacity, Mountain Productions’ unmatched side wall weather protection makes the MTN Truss HD+ System one of the premier staging systems in use today. With a variety of configurations available, Mountain Productions’ MTN Truss HD+ System can be easily modified to fit the look of any event while still maintaining its immense weight capacity. The MTN Truss HD+ is available in either a four post or eight post configuration. www.mountainproductions.com

Developed for applications with up to 240 drives, it allows the control and supervision of any application, with DGUV V 54 (BGV D8), D8 Plus and DGUV V 17 (BGV C1) and various other drives at fixed or variable speeds. Control in mixed operation of drives of all kinds can be realized without problems It is even possible to integrate already existing drives and other stage machinery. The controller complies in its basic configuration to DGUV V 17 (BGV C1) and EN 61508 SIL 3 and is therefore equipped for scenic runs over persons. The Expert-T III System Controller controls and supervises via I-Motion network the Movecat MPC-4ID8/C1 and V-Motion Power Controller and forms with them a closed safety network. An error in one unit is analysed centrally, represented visually and leads depending upon the system configuration to the immediate shutting down of a hoist/ drive, the group to which it belongs or even the entire system. For direct operation, two dynamic control levers are available as well as five CUE start buttons for the recall and execution of scene changes and shows. An integrated SSD disk as storage medium allows the storage of all system parameters and numerous shows (the actual number depends upon the size of the SSD disk). The data can be exported and stored externally. The I-Motion Expert-T III system in combination with the I-Motion and V-Motion Power Controllers represents the state-of-the-art solution for professional, complex as well as scenic kinetic applications in the trade fair, events, studio and touring sectors. www.movecat.net

Out Board RCX SMART

Out Board’s RCX SMART Remote rigging control handset addresses the want for simple-to-manage handsets for increasingly larger channel counts: 32, 48 and 64 channel. Digital, but controlled via familiar push-buttons and LEDS, the compact RCX’s comms employ a robust serial protocol. For ease, RCX SMART Remote automatically matches the channel layout from the order controllers are plugged up in the rack. It’s also hot-pluggable, so no powering down to change a hook-up or add a controller, and with all RCX SMART Remotes and interfaces being equipped with Ethercons for roadworthiness, RCX works with both tour-grade or standard CAT5 cable. Group Memories – non-volatile and reversable – make large channel counts more manageable. End of show: simply pull the out the RCX, power it up, double-click a Memory button and all the channels in that lift switch to Down for flying in. Great for bumping: temporarily clear the selection to solo one hoist and bump it. Recalling the memory continues the lift. Or, double-click the Memory to reverse the lift then deselect a hoist and bump the rest in the opposite direction. Subtle but crucial details gleaned through discussion with master riggers over the years that make RCX SMART Remote the Riggers’ Choice. www.outboard.co.uk

Prolyte LSU series

Prolyte Group presents the LSU series. The LSU series is a range of products to facilitate the safe erection or suspension of LED systems. The LSU series offer solutions for either suspending your LED systems or building LED systems from ground level. Building your LED screen from ground level is now easy, whatever your type of screen is, Prolyte offers a universal solution, the LED Stack system. This combination of a base-unit, connection bar and ladder truss, creates a very stable system to support you LED screens in various configurations and offers flexibility in height as well as width. A side entry clamp with the universal connection plate mounted makes it possible to mount almost any type of LED panel quick and easy. By using longer connection bars, you can easily extend you screen with another row of panels. Using the adjustable feet in the front and back of the base-unit, you can safely level the system, so your screen is completely straight. www.prolyte.com

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Sixty82 SixtyTag

Product specifications, traceability and user data have long been a cumbersome task for companies and individuals working in this demanding industry. Until now. Sixty82 have launched SixtyTag, which centralises data and facilitates easy reference, at all times. The Product Personality system, gives a unique identification to every truss, that links data about its specific manufacturing date and process, and its TÜV certification. Unified by an online database of component information and user manuals, and tied to each individual SixtyTag. Meaning every user has access to product information anywhere and at any time. The functionality of our Product Personality system is further enhanced by SixtyTag – which is standard on every section of trussing that we produce. This unique development of RFID technology is used within Sixty82 for the management of stock and is designed to facilitate open integration with the systems of users, facilitating the growth of digital asset tracking. Our future roadmap for the development of this unique technology that will be released soon, includes enhanced functionality such as EN inspection management and global access to real-time stock availability. www.sixty82.nl

Tait BannerBoxes

Driven by a diverse client base that demands efficiency, first time right applications and innovative solutions, TAIT products are engineered to be versatile among our capabilities and are implemented in all markets. Whether it’s a turnkey solution, single-axis control, or an ultra-high-speed winch, our award-winning, off-the-shelf and tailor-made products are reliable, robust and flexible. TAIT BannerBoxes are automated, retractable, multi-purpose banners ideal for indoor venues. This fully integrated product enhances the venue experience by providing maximum flexibility for customised branding or advertising. www.taitowers.com

Tech Team 6082-T6 Truss

The 290 square decorative truss from Tech Team is made from aluminium - material: 6082-T6 – that is extremely tough, durable and long lasting. The truss, which is TUV certified, is simple to assemble, with accurate positioning. Suited to both indoor and outdoor performances, it is the perfect choice – plus, it can be made to any dimension required depending on what is needed. www.techtruss.com

Unusual Moveable Point Hoist

The Moveable Point Hoist is one of the newest winches to be deployed in black box theatres. This flexible system enables each point hoist to be moved automatically along the ceiling guide profiles and so positioned wherever it is needed. Intercon control system provides for complete flexibility. There is a random combination of point hoists: Hoist fly bars on the skew; Hoist multiple fly bars in formations such as straight line, triangle or square. Designed to ensure the cable is always wound straight up and down, the Moveable Point Hoist is BVG-C1 compliant when equipped with double brakes, overload detection and slack cable detection. www.unusual.co.uk

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Vectorworks Braceworks

An add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight and Designer, Braceworks provides design, production and rigging professionals with the peace of mind that they can easily gauge the performance of temporary entertainment structures under load to ensure safety and compliance with engineering standard. Also, Braceworks allows designers to not only generate certifiable documentation, but to do so in the same file containing an event design, saving countless hours and reducing costs in the process. Braceworks provides design, production and rigging professionals a completely integrated entertainment modeling, analysis and documentation solution for the first time. Braceworks analyzes complete 3D structural systems modeled in Spotlight. It supports point and distributed load types, straight and curved structural members and multiple materials. The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model enables static analyses with results displaying graphically on the model for easy reference. Braceworks also includes support for load calculation and truss structure Eurocodes and upcoming ESTA standards, such as the E1.6. It also automatically generates detailed calculation reports and exports files as DTSV for easy sharing with structural engineers. www.vectorworks.net/bracework

VMB TE-086

The TE-086 lifting tower is the most powerful of the telescopic series, able to lift 300kg to 6.5m in height. It has five large profiles which gives an incomparable resistance and stability to any other tower of its class. It has a larger winch with a high resistant, anti-torsion steel cable and is guided through reinforced pulleys. The TE-086 is very easy to move with its 4 rotating wheels, and the possibility of installing the RH-1 transport kit, to lay it horizontally and make the transport in vans, trucks, etc. easier. It also has 4 powerful stabilizers in the legs, to level the tower in terrain with a certain slope. The TE-086 features automatic ALS locks, patented by VMB, that guarantee safety in the lifter. A wide range of accessories are also available. www.prolifts.es

Verlinde STAGEMAKER SR1

STAGEMAKER SR1 is the ideal solution for attachment points taking loads up to 250 kg (500 kg with two falls). Even with two brakes fitted as standard, its high degree of compactness (L 344 x W 153 x H 100) and very light in weight (10.4 kg), allows it to easily integrate a 30 cm square aluminium girder and thus obviate the need for a space above the beam while improving on the aesthetic appeal of decors. Its ergonomic design, black in color, enables it to fit in well with its environment especially with grid lighting systems. Furthermore, the very low operating sound level (50 dB) makes it almost inaudible when in use during performances. STAGEMAKER SR1 is available in A, B and S versions. The A version refers to motors with direct voltage control. The B version refers to motors with low voltage control (electric limit switch as standard) and finally the S version refers to single-phase. STAGEMAKER SR 1 is fitted with best-in-class safety features to comply with current standards and regulations. It is delivered as standard equipped with a double hoist brake thus providing direct D8+ compatibility (125kg SWL). www.verlinde.com

WORK Lifters Dynsys

WORK PRO Lifters the manufacturer of tower-format industrial lifters are now incorporating an enhanced version of the existing Dynsys overload limiting system in future products. Dynsys is a patented safety feature developed to protect operators by preventing top-loading (telescopic) and front-loading lifters lifting under overload conditions, in accordance with the stringent requirements of the EU-wide safety regulation DIN 56950, an important part of the DGUV V17/18 Health & Safety (Industrial Accident Prevention) regulations. With the improved Dynsys v1.2 system, WORK PRO lifters will additionally be prevented from raising anything above Level 0. At the same time, the operator will be given immediate visual feedback to inform them that their tower is excessively loaded, making it impossible for them to miss the potentially dangerous state of their lifter and keeping them safe. www.worklifters.com

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