Truss Products

 

Here’s the latest PLSN Buyer’s Guide for Truss. While most manufacturers produce 12” and 20.5” box truss, connections and weight loads vary from truss to truss, and some offer design variations for varying requirements. We encourage you to go to each company’s websites to see what other truss and associated products they have available. Here are 14 truss products submitted from a range of manufacturers so that you can do some comparisons on products you might be considering. NOTE: The listings include abbreviations for Maximum Uniform Load and Maximum Center Uniform Load data; they appear here as MUL and MCUL, respectively.

Applied Electronics

• Model Name: 20.5×20.5 HD Schd #80 Touring Truss
• Alloy: T 6061
• MUL, 20’ Span: 6,800 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 3,880 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,949 lbs.
• Connection Type: Bolted
• Available Lengths (Feet): Various
• Size H x W (Inches): 20.5” x 20.5”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 95 lbs.
• More Details: Highly Polished Aluminum Tubing, 1.9” OD 6061-T6 Aluminum Tube Schedule #80, 0.200” Wall Thickness, 1.05” OD Aluminum Bracing, Connecting Hardware Included, Fabricated by Certified Welders, Custom Lengths and Corners Available, Powder Coating Available

www.appliednn.com

• Cosmic Truss
• Model Name: F34
• Alloy: EN AW-6082 T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 3,188 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 1,534 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 714 lbs.
• Connection Type: Conical
• Available Lengths (Feet): 0.82, 0.95, 1.64, 2.46, 2.87, 3.28, 4.10, 4.92, 5.74, 6.56, 7.05, 8.20, 9.02 & 9.84
• Size H x W (Inches): 11.4” x 11.4”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 42 lbs.
• More Details: Cosmic Truss F34 is a high strength 12” square truss system that combines light weight with high capacity. The square construction provides optimum strength and loading capacity for its size.

www.cosmictruss.com

 

Generico Entertainment Products

• Model Name: 12 x 12 Plated Truss
• Alloy: 6061-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 2,080 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 850 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 417 lbs.
• Connection Type: Bolt
• Available Lengths (Feet): 0.5, 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
• Size H x W (Inches): 12” x 12”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 69.84 lbs.
• More Details: 11 lengths in stock in either silver or black. 10 types of corners/hinges. NJ/CA locations. All sizes truss/towers available. Many accessories, rigging, clamps, and much more are available.

www.genericoep.com

Global Truss

• Model Name: SQ-4114
• Alloy: 6082-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 1,440 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 800 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 400 lbs.
• Connection Type: Conical
• Available Lengths (Feet): 1.64, 3.28, 4.92, 6.56, 8.2, 9.84, 11.48, 13.12, 14.76, 16.40
• Size H x W (Inches): 11.41” x 11.41”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 42 lbs.
• More Details: Global Truss has built its reputation on pro-grade materials and workmanship that hold the heaviest use, from stages to ground support to truss-style furniture.

www.globaltruss.com

JTE – Area Four Industries

• Model Name: SuperMega Truss – 500 x 1000
• Alloy: 6061-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 10,670 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 10,760 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 10, 670 lbs.
• Connection Type: Fork (Aluminum)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20
• Size H x W (Inches): 42.4” x 22.7”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: No
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 178 lbs.
• More Details: SuperMega Truss was developed for applications that require monumental load-bearing capacity such as mother grids and outdoor stages. Clear spans of up to 157’ can be reached when used appropriately.

www.jthomaseng.com

LITEC – Area Four Industries

• Model Name: MyT Folding Steroid
• Alloy: 7003-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 33,000 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 31,850 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 22,500 lbs.
• Connection Type: Fork (Steel)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 6.56, 8.20, 9.84
• Size H x W (Inches): 67” x 35”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: No
• Curved Models: No
• Weight (10’): 717 lbs.
• More Details: The MyT truss is created from ultra-high strength EN AW-7003 aluminum alloy and benefits from an entirely bolted construction with no welded parts to provide the highest possible load capacities.

www.litectruss.com

Milos – Area Four Industries

• Model Name: M290
• Alloy: 6082-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 2,900 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 1,500 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 750 lbs.
• Connection Type: Conical (Tapered Inline)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 0.34, 0.68, 0.95, 1.64, 2.29, 2.46, 2.87, 3.28, 4.10, 4.92, 6.56, 7.05, 8.20, 9.02, 9.84, 11.48
• Size H x W (Inches): 11.42” x 11.42”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 33 lbs.
• More Details: The M290 QTUU system is Milos’ mid-sized stage truss line that is an ideal lower cost alternative to conventional nut & bolt connection truss systems.

www.milos-systems.com

ModTruss

• Model Name: 12” Aluminum Truss Series
• Alloy: 5052-H32 Aluminum
• MUL, 20’ Span: 6,424 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 2,948 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,474 lbs.
• Connection Type: Bolted
• Available Lengths (Feet): 1’ increments up to 10’
• Size H x W (Inches): 12” x 12”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 95.50 lbs.
• More Details: ModTruss offers trussing in 3 different profiles (3”x3”, 6”x6”, 12”x12”). All 3 series connect with one another. Trussing is available in aluminum as well as steel for higher capacities.

www.modtruss.com

PROLYTE – Area Four Industries

• Model Name: Verto H30V
• Alloy: 6082-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 3,820 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 1,840 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 920 lbs.
• Connection Type: Verto Rotating Coupler
• Available Lengths (Feet): 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10
• Size H x W (Inches): 11.38” x 11.38”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 40 lbs.
• More Details: New Verto truss makes truss connection fast, silent, & safe. Using a completely new principle of truss connection joining sections with a rotating coupler requiring no tools and is faster than existing truss connection systems currently available.

www.prolyte.com

Reliable Design Services

• Model Name: 30_45 Fixed Fork Grid Truss
• Alloy: 6061-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 15,600 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 19,240 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 12,582 lbs.
• Connection Type: Fixed Fork (Aluminum)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, Custom
• Size H x W (Inches): 45” x 30”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: No
• Curved Models: No
• Weight (10’): 320 lbs.
• More Details: The 30_45 Grid Truss is designed for projects requiring high load capacity with minimal deflection. This truss uses 3” main chords with 2” diags, aluminum fork end connectors, and integral casters.

www.rds-web.com

TOMCAT USA – Area Four Industries

• Model Name: Middle Duty Truss
• Alloy: 6061-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 6,940 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 3,080 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,301 lbs.
• Connection Type: Fork End Spigot (Steel, Unisex)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
• Size H x W (Inches): 16” x 16”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 104 lbs.
• More Details: TOMCAT’s 16” x 16” Middle Duty truss is a new truck-pack-friendly truss delivering over a 50% increase in load capacity compared to our existing Light Duty 12” x 12” spigoted truss.

www.tomcatglobal.com

Total Structures

• Model Name: Element 12
• Alloy: 6061-T6 Aluminum
• MUL, 20’ Span: 2,903 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 950 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 475 lbs.
• Connection Type: Bolted
• Available Lengths (Feet): 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
• Size H x W (Inches): 12” x 12”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 60 lbs.
• More Details: Total Structures takes pride in manufacturing it’s products in the USA with US extrusions.

www.totalstructures.com

Tyler Truss

• Model Name: GT Plus
• Alloy: 6005A-T6
• MUL, 20’ Span: 400 pfl.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 62.5 pfl.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,520 lbs.
• Connection Type: Fork End (Fixed and Indexable Options)
• Available Lengths (Feet): 4, 5, 8, 10
• Size H x W (Inches): 14” x 24”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 212 lbs. w/legs; 144 lbs. w/o Legs
• More Details: Accessories: Indexable Forks, Sliders, Gates, Wedges. Invert w/Truss Brace Accessory. Dolly and color options. Other truss: Centerline, Stackmaster, 12”/16” Video, AV, MD, HD, Ladder, BPs, Tower, Circles, Triangle, Custom, B-T-S.

www.tylertruss.com

 

XSF

• Model Name: 12”x12” Protective Bolt Plate Utility Truss
• Alloy: 6005A
• MUL, 20’ Span: 4,500 lbs.
• MUL, 40’ Span: 1,760 lbs.
• MCUL, 40’ Span: 1,030 lbs.
• Connection Type: Bolted (Protective Bolt Plate)
• Available Lengths (Feet): Any length under 20’
• Size H x W (Inches): 12” x 12”
• Corners & Hinges: Yes
• Base Plates: Yes
• Curved Models: Yes
• Weight (10’): 59 lbs.
• More Details: The company’s Protective Bolt Plates promise to extend the life of truss, have higher load ratings, cost the same as classic bolt plate truss, and are available on truss sizes up to 36”.

www.XSFtruss.com

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Here’s a bonus 15th truss product that came in after we went to print from Trusst: