52 JULY 2019 • plsn.com plsn.com • JULY 2019 53 BUYERSGUIDE Type: Box Alloy: Aluminum MUL, 20’ Span: 1,900 lbs./12”x12” MUL, 40’ Span: 640 lbs./12”x12” MCUL, 40’ Span: N/A Connection Type: Plated or Spigoted Available Lengths: 3m, 2.5m, 2m, 1.5m, custom lengths Sizes: 12”x12” or 16”x16” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: No Curved Models: Yes Weight: 77 lbs. (12”x12” 3 meter stick) More Details: Designed for fast, easy loading of LED video tiles. Tiles hang from added 5th chord for a level, clean look. Compatible with standard HD truss when not hanging video walls. Type: Spiral Alloy: Aluminum AW-6082 T6 MUL, 20’ Span: 14.1 lbs./foot MUL, 40’ Span: N/A MCUL, 40’ Span: N/A Connection Type: Conical Avail. Lengths: 6.5’, 9.8’, 13.1’, 16.4’,19.7’, 22.9’, 26.2’, 29.5’ Size: 15”x15” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: No Weight (8’): 39 lbs. More Details: DNA Truss is designed to bring truss to the forefront of scenic designs, creating a powerful con- trast to traditional 4-point truss. F34DNA matches F34 sizing, making them completely compatible. Type: Box Alloy: 6061T6 aluminum alloy MUL, 20’ Span: 3,100 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 855 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 428 lbs. Connection Type: Plate Available Lengths: 2.6’, 5’, 8’, 10’ Size: 12” x 12” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 46 lbs. More Details: 2 dia x 0.125/wall main chords, 1 dia x 0.125/wall diagonals. Includes all bolts. Ideal for confer- ences, small venues. Can be used w/ JTE Ground Sup- port System w/ suitable sleeve blocks and towers. Type: Box Alloy: EN AW-7003 aluminum alloy MUL, 20’ Span: 33,064 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 31,940 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 22,544 lbs. Connection Type: Fork Available Lengths: 9.8’ (3m) Size: Open: 67” (1695mm) x 35” (879mm), Folded: 67” (1695mm) x 14” (349mm) Corners and Hinges: No Base Plates: No Curved Models: No Weight: 9.8’ (3m) section: 720 lbs. More Details: One person can fold/store truss in less than 3 minutes. Bolted construction (no welded parts). 100% servicable for easy replacement of components. Type: Box Alloy: EN AW 6082 T6 MUL, 20’ Span: 165 lbs/ft MUL, 40’ Span: 38.6 lbs/ft MCUL, 40’ Span: 771.4 Connection Type: Conical Avail. Lengths: 0.5m, 1m 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m, 5m Size: 11,41– x 11,41– Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight: 28.2 lbs for 8’2” (2.5m) length More Details: 50mm tubes, interior & exterior, quick assembly, great free-span & loading (up to 65.61’/20m), connection kit, compatible with 200/400/500/600 series cell clamps and Xtruss accessories, powder coat avail. Type: Box Alloy: N/A MUL, 20’ Span: 4,200 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 8,000 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: N/A Connection Type: Spigot Available Lengths: 5’, 8’, 10’ Size: 14” x 24” Corners and Hinges: (Contact dealer) Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: No Weight (8’): 201 lbs. More Details: Generico MLT is compatible with leading brands and stocked in black. Natural aluminum upon request. Comes with leg dollies. Type: Box Alloy: EN-AW 6082 T6 MUL, 20’ Span: 2,564 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 1,326 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 705 lbs. Connection Type: Conical Available Lengths: 0.95”, 1.64”, 2.46”, 3.28”, 4.10”, 4.92”, 6.56”, 7.05”, 8.20”, 9.02”, 9.84”, 11.48”, 13.12”, 14.76”, 16.40” Size: 11.41” x 11.41” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 34 lbs. More Details: F34 Square Truss is industry standard and a popular option for entertainment industry applica- tions. Type: Box Alloy: Aluminum MUL, 20’ Span: 3,000 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 1,420 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 710 lbs. Connection Type: Conical Available Lengths: 0.25m to 3m Size: 12”x12” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 33 lbs. More Details: Manufactured from high-grade and lightweight aluminum, which is easy for transportation and setup. Independently tested and TUV-certified for safety and uniformity. Type: Box Alloy: 5052-H32 Aluminum MUL, 20’ Span: 1,244 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: N/A MCUL, 40’ Span: N/A Connection Type: Bolt Available Lengths: 6”, 12”, 24”, 36”, 48”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”, 108”, 120” Size: 6” x 6” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: No Weight (8’): 26.55 lbs. More Details: ModTruss makes building components with 6-axis connectivity that is adjustable every 3”. Infinite configurability makes it ideal for stage construction. Type: Box Alloy: 6061-T6 MUL, 20’ Span: N/A MUL, 40’ Span: N/A MCUL, 40’ Span: N/A Connection Type: Aluminum Fork and Pin Available Lengths: 5”, 8”, 10”, Custom Size: 60 x 30 Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: No Curved Models: No Weight (8’): 325 lbs. More Details: The 3060HD-F truss uses 3in x 1/4in main chords, 2in diag members, and is the backbone of the R3 Stage Roof System. Maximum engineered span of 80 feet with a UDL of 14160 pounds. Type: Centerline Box Truss Alloy: 6005A-T6 MUL, 20’ Span: 6,080 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 2,920 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,471 lbs. Connection Type: Spigot Available Lengths: Standard lengths 5”, 8”, 10” Addi- tional lengths available upon request Size: 16 x 16 Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 108 lbs. More Details: Tyler Centerline Truss has done much to revitalize standard box truss with the integration of the bottom center chord. Type: Box Alloy: 6005A MUL, 20’ Span: 4,500 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 1,760 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,030 lbs. Connection Type: Protective Bolt Plate Available Lengths: Any length up to 20 feet. Size: 12” x 12” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 46 lbs. More Details: Protective bolt plate truss, priced com- petitively with standard truss , is engineered to be stronger and includes circular ears at each corner to help prevent chords from damage during transit. Type: Box Alloy: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy MUL, 20’ Span: 9,000 (450 lbs./ft.) MUL, 40’ Span: 5,480 (137 lbs./ft.) MCUL, 40’ Span: 2,748 lbs. Connection Type: Steel spigots & clevis pins Available Lengths: 5’, 8’, 10’ (standard stock lengths), custom lengths available upon request Size: 20.5” x 20.5” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 104 lbs. More Details: 2” OD x 3/16” aluminum main chords, 1” OD x 1/8” aluminum diagonals, studio version available with 2” OD x 3/16” main chords, casters available. Type: Square, Triangle, I-Beam and Circular Trussing Alloy: Aluminum Alloy EN AW-6082 T6 MUL, 20’ Span: 2,564 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 1,326 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 705 lbs. Connection Type: Conical Avail. Lengths: 0.29m, 0.5m, 0.75m, 0.875m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.15m, 2.5m, 2.75m, 3m, 3.5m, 4m, 4.5m, 5m Size: 290mm x 290mm Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 36 lbs. More Details: Whether you’re putting on a theatrical production or mounting heavy equipment, the truss can help users achieve the perfect setup. Coming Next Month House Lights Type: Box Alloy: 6082 MUL, 20’ Span: 4,243 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 2,167 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 992 lbs. Connection Type: Verto-hardware, tool free Available Lengths: Any (Imperial and Metric) Size: 11.49”x 11.49” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): 39 lbs. More Details: Faster, lighter, stronger, quieter and safer than other commonly used truss types. Available in nominal sizes of 12”x12”, 16”x12” and 16”x16”. Available as raw aluminum or powder coated finishes. Type: Box Alloy: NA MUL, 20’ Span: 6,431 lbs. MUL, 40’ Span: 2,698 lbs. MCUL, 40’ Span: 2,526 lbs. Connection Type: conical Available Lengths: 9.84”, 9.20”, 8.20”, 7.15”, 6.56”, 4.92”, 4.10”, 3.28”, 2.46”, 1.64”, 0.82” Size: 12” x 12” Corners and Hinges: Yes Base Plates: Yes Curved Models: Yes Weight (8’): N/A More Details: ProX Truss utilize a standard conical connector system, which easily mates with other brands of truss of the same size and connector style. appliednn.com cosmictruss.com jthomaseng.com litectruss.com milos-systems.com genericoep.com globaltruss.com trusst.com modtruss.com rds-web.com tylertruss.com xsftruss.com tomcatglobal.com trussgenius.com prolyte.com/us proxdirect.com Applied Electronics Video Wall Support Cosmic DNA Truss JTE 12-inch Generic Truss Litec MyT Folding Steroid Truss Milos M290 Series Generico MLT Global Truss F34 Square Truss Chauvet 12x12” Basic Truss ModTruss Mod Square (Aluminum) Reliable Design Services 3060 HD Tyler Video Wall Support Truss XSF 12 x 12 Basic Truss Tomcat 20.5” Box Truss Truss Genius Basic Truss Prolyte Verto ProX F34 Series Truss Products By NookSchoenfeld I t’s been two years since PLSN has had a Buyers Guide on truss. While many manu- facturers seem to make the standard 12- inch and 20.5-inch box truss, the various con- nections and weight loads can vary greatly. Many of the products listed here tend to be special items that each company has designed, differentiating them from the other products on the market. Note: the listings include abbre- viations for Maximum Uniform Load and Max- imum Center Uniform Load data; they appear below as MUL and MCUL, respectively.
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52 JULY 2019 • plsn.com plsn.com • JULY 2019 53
BUYERSGUIDE
Type: BoxAlloy: AluminumMUL, 20’ Span: 1,900 lbs./12”x12”MUL, 40’ Span: 640 lbs./12”x12”MCUL, 40’ Span: N/AConnection Type: Plated or SpigotedAvailable Lengths: 3m, 2.5m, 2m, 1.5m, custom lengthsSizes: 12”x12” or 16”x16”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: NoCurved Models: YesWeight: 77 lbs. (12”x12” 3 meter stick)More Details: Designed for fast, easy loading of LED video tiles. Tiles hang from added 5th chord for a level, clean look. Compatible with standard HD truss when not hanging video walls.
Type: SpiralAlloy: Aluminum AW-6082 T6MUL, 20’ Span: 14.1 lbs./footMUL, 40’ Span: N/AMCUL, 40’ Span: N/AConnection Type: ConicalAvail. Lengths: 6.5’, 9.8’, 13.1’, 16.4’,19.7’, 22.9’, 26.2’, 29.5’Size: 15”x15”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: NoWeight (8’): 39 lbs.More Details: DNA Truss is designed to bring truss to the forefront of scenic designs, creating a powerful con-trast to traditional 4-point truss. F34DNA matches F34 sizing, making them completely compatible.
Type: BoxAlloy: 6061T6 aluminum alloyMUL, 20’ Span: 3,100 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 855 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 428 lbs.Connection Type: PlateAvailable Lengths: 2.6’, 5’, 8’, 10’Size: 12” x 12”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 46 lbs.More Details: 2 dia x 0.125/wall main chords, 1 dia x 0.125/wall diagonals. Includes all bolts. Ideal for confer-ences, small venues. Can be used w/ JTE Ground Sup-port System w/ suitable sleeve blocks and towers.
Type: BoxAlloy: EN AW-7003 aluminum alloyMUL, 20’ Span: 33,064 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 31,940 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 22,544 lbs.Connection Type: ForkAvailable Lengths: 9.8’ (3m)Size: Open: 67” (1695mm) x 35” (879mm), Folded: 67” (1695mm) x 14” (349mm)Corners and Hinges: NoBase Plates: NoCurved Models: NoWeight: 9.8’ (3m) section: 720 lbs.More Details: One person can fold/store truss in less than 3 minutes. Bolted construction (no welded parts). 100% servicable for easy replacement of components.
Type: BoxAlloy: EN AW 6082 T6MUL, 20’ Span: 165 lbs/ftMUL, 40’ Span: 38.6 lbs/ftMCUL, 40’ Span: 771.4Connection Type: ConicalAvail. Lengths: 0.5m, 1m 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m, 5mSize: 11,41– x 11,41–Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight: 28.2 lbs for 8’2” (2.5m) lengthMore Details: 50mm tubes, interior & exterior, quick assembly, great free-span & loading (up to 65.61’/20m), connection kit, compatible with 200/400/500/600 series cell clamps and Xtruss accessories, powder coat avail.
Type: BoxAlloy: N/AMUL, 20’ Span: 4,200 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 8,000 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: N/AConnection Type: SpigotAvailable Lengths: 5’, 8’, 10’Size: 14” x 24”Corners and Hinges: (Contact dealer)Base Plates: YesCurved Models: NoWeight (8’): 201 lbs.More Details: Generico MLT is compatible with leading brands and stocked in black. Natural aluminum upon request. Comes with leg dollies.
Type: BoxAlloy: EN-AW 6082 T6MUL, 20’ Span: 2,564 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 1,326 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 705 lbs.Connection Type: ConicalAvailable Lengths: 0.95”, 1.64”, 2.46”, 3.28”, 4.10”, 4.92”, 6.56”, 7.05”, 8.20”, 9.02”, 9.84”, 11.48”, 13.12”, 14.76”, 16.40”Size: 11.41” x 11.41”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 34 lbs.More Details: F34 Square Truss is industry standard and a popular option for entertainment industry applica-tions.
Type: BoxAlloy: AluminumMUL, 20’ Span: 3,000 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 1,420 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 710 lbs.Connection Type: ConicalAvailable Lengths: 0.25m to 3mSize: 12”x12”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 33 lbs.More Details: Manufactured from high-grade and lightweight aluminum, which is easy for transportation and setup. Independently tested and TUV-certified for safety and uniformity.
Type: BoxAlloy: 5052-H32 AluminumMUL, 20’ Span: 1,244 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: N/AMCUL, 40’ Span: N/AConnection Type: BoltAvailable Lengths: 6”, 12”, 24”, 36”, 48”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”, 108”, 120”Size: 6” x 6”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: NoWeight (8’): 26.55 lbs.More Details: ModTruss makes building components with 6-axis connectivity that is adjustable every 3”. Infinite configurability makes it ideal for stage construction.
Type: BoxAlloy: 6061-T6MUL, 20’ Span: N/AMUL, 40’ Span: N/AMCUL, 40’ Span: N/AConnection Type: Aluminum Fork and PinAvailable Lengths: 5”, 8”, 10”, CustomSize: 60 x 30Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: NoCurved Models: NoWeight (8’): 325 lbs.More Details: The 3060HD-F truss uses 3in x 1/4in main chords, 2in diag members, and is the backbone of the R3 Stage Roof System. Maximum engineered span of 80 feet with a UDL of 14160 pounds.
Type: Centerline Box TrussAlloy: 6005A-T6MUL, 20’ Span: 6,080 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 2,920 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,471 lbs.Connection Type: SpigotAvailable Lengths: Standard lengths 5”, 8”, 10” Addi-tional lengths available upon requestSize: 16 x 16Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 108 lbs.More Details: Tyler Centerline Truss has done much to revitalize standard box truss with the integration of the bottom center chord.
Type: BoxAlloy: 6005AMUL, 20’ Span: 4,500 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 1,760 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,030 lbs.Connection Type: Protective Bolt PlateAvailable Lengths: Any length up to 20 feet.Size: 12” x 12”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 46 lbs.More Details: Protective bolt plate truss, priced com-petitively with standard truss , is engineered to be stronger and includes circular ears at each corner to help prevent chords from damage during transit.
Type: BoxAlloy: 6061-T6 aluminum alloyMUL, 20’ Span: 9,000 (450 lbs./ft.)MUL, 40’ Span: 5,480 (137 lbs./ft.)MCUL, 40’ Span: 2,748 lbs.Connection Type: Steel spigots & clevis pinsAvailable Lengths: 5’, 8’, 10’ (standard stock lengths), custom lengths available upon requestSize: 20.5” x 20.5”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 104 lbs.More Details: 2” OD x 3/16” aluminum main chords, 1” OD x 1/8” aluminum diagonals, studio version available with 2” OD x 3/16” main chords, casters available.
Type: Square, Triangle, I-Beam and Circular TrussingAlloy: Aluminum Alloy EN AW-6082 T6MUL, 20’ Span: 2,564 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 1,326 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 705 lbs.Connection Type: ConicalAvail. Lengths: 0.29m, 0.5m, 0.75m, 0.875m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.15m, 2.5m, 2.75m, 3m, 3.5m, 4m, 4.5m, 5mSize: 290mm x 290mmCorners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 36 lbs.More Details: Whether you’re putting on a theatrical production or mounting heavy equipment, the truss can help users achieve the perfect setup.
Coming Next MonthHouse Lights
Type: BoxAlloy: 6082MUL, 20’ Span: 4,243 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 2,167 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 992 lbs.Connection Type: Verto-hardware, tool freeAvailable Lengths: Any (Imperial and Metric)Size: 11.49”x 11.49”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): 39 lbs.More Details: Faster, lighter, stronger, quieter and safer than other commonly used truss types. Available in nominal sizes of 12”x12”, 16”x12” and 16”x16”. Available as raw aluminum or powder coated finishes.
Type: BoxAlloy: NAMUL, 20’ Span: 6,431 lbs.MUL, 40’ Span: 2,698 lbs.MCUL, 40’ Span: 2,526 lbs.Connection Type: conicalAvailable Lengths: 9.84”, 9.20”, 8.20”, 7.15”, 6.56”, 4.92”, 4.10”, 3.28”, 2.46”, 1.64”, 0.82”Size: 12” x 12”Corners and Hinges: YesBase Plates: YesCurved Models: YesWeight (8’): N/AMore Details: ProX Truss utilize a standard conical connector system, which easily mates with other brands of truss of the same size and connector style.
appliednn.com
cosmictruss.com
jthomaseng.com litectruss.com milos-systems.com
genericoep.com globaltruss.com
trusst.com modtruss.com
rds-web.com
tylertruss.com xsftruss.com
tomcatglobal.com trussgenius.com
prolyte.com/us proxdirect.com
Applied Electronics Video Wall Support
Cosmic DNA Truss
JTE 12-inch Generic Truss Litec MyT Folding Steroid Truss Milos M290 Series
Generico MLT Global Truss F34 Square Truss
Chauvet 12x12” Basic Truss ModTruss Mod Square (Aluminum)
Reliable Design Services 3060 HD
Tyler Video Wall Support Truss XSF 12 x 12 Basic Truss
Tomcat 20.5” Box Truss Truss Genius Basic Truss
Prolyte Verto ProX F34 Series
Truss ProductsBy NookSchoenfeld
It’s been two years since PLSN has had a
Buyers Guide on truss. While many manu-
facturers seem to make the standard 12-
inch and 20.5-inch box truss, the various con-
nections and weight loads can vary greatly.
Many of the products listed here tend to be
special items that each company has designed,
differentiating them from the other products
on the market. Note: the listings include abbre-
viations for Maximum Uniform Load and Max-
imum Center Uniform Load data; they appear
below as MUL and MCUL, respectively.
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