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Contents
Introduction
Projects and installations
Stage roof systems
Air roof
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Introduction to generic truss
Generic light duty truss
Generic medium duty truss
Generic heavy duty truss
Generic extra heavy duty truss
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Introduction to element truss
Element 12 truss
Element 20 truss
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Introduction to omni truss
Series 16 light duty truss
Series 16 medium duty truss
Series 16 heavy duty truss
Series 16 extra heavy duty truss
Omni connectors
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Introduction to folding truss
Folding triangular truss
Fold flat medium duty truss
Fold flat heavy duty truss
Fold flat catwalk truss
Contents
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Introduction to truss
Miscellaneous additional trusses
Introduction to totalite
Totalite truss
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Introduction to specialist truss
Par truss
Ballast truss
Catwalk truss
Introduction to newwave
A-wave
C-wave
Assembly data
Design help
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Introduction to ground support 49
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Ground support series 12
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Ground support series 18
Introduction to V-Tower
V-Tower
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Introduction to arena deck
Arena deck technical page
Arena deck construction
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CM chain hoists
Motor control
Rigging accessories
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Introduction to RSC Lightlock
The RSC Lightlock story
RSC Lightlock benefits & faqs
RSC Lightlock technical
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Total Structures is committed to creating and
providing the finest quality products with
outstanding customer support, and to further
our reputation as the industry's most creative
innovator and manufacturer of modular and
custom structural systems for the live
production, exhibition, architectural, retail and
entertainment markets.
From concept through installation, Total
Structures offers a range of professional
services, from our American Welding Society
certified fabrication team, professional
engineers, draftsmen and production
experienced sales team. We understand what it
will take to make your project safe and
successful. In a world of tight deadlines, ever
changing design parameters and financial
constraints, Total Structures offers All The
Support You Need….
Total Structures is the proud winner of the following Awards….
1997 LDI Product of the year
Scenic Effects - XO truss series
2000 LDI Product of the Year
Rigging and Hardware - The OMNI Connector
2002 LDI Debuting Product of the Year
Rigging and Hardware - new wave truss
2002 Rental and Staging Magazine
Product of the Year - new wave truss
2002 The Exhibitor Show
Dealers Choice Award - new wave truss
2003 PLASA
Award for Product Excellence - new wave truss
2004 The Aluminum Association
International Extrusion of the Year - new wave extrusion
2004 LDI Product of the Year
Rigging and Hardware - Ballast truss
2008 PLASA
Gold Award for Innovation - RSC Lightlock
2009 LDI
Best Debuting Product Award - RSC Lightlock
2010 Live Design Magazine
Product of the Year - RSC Lightlock
Introduction
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Projects and installations
Introduction
Over the course of many years, Total
Structures has been at the forefront of
many cutting edge
projects and
installations. From the technically
challenging to those whose sheer scale
has been impressive and of course
those projects that seem to have it all:
The Nike pavilion at the Atlanta
Olympics with its 15000 sq./ft cantilever
built atop a parking garage. The
beautiful star array at a desert casino,
the custom stage roofs, or the 8000
sq./ft temporary restaurant assembled
each year to house Vanity Fairs Oscar
party. There have been Superbowls,
Rock and Roll Shows, Theatre Houses,
TV Shows, Bungie Jumps, Underwater
Rigging, Triple decked exhibit booths.
There have been Projects for Ford, GM,
Nike, Disney, Fox, Universal, BBC,
Budweiser, Anhuiser Busch, Stanford
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University, Texas State Fair, Madonna
to name but a few. The following pages
seek to give you a flavor of some of the
more recent projects we have
undertaken.
These projects have involved Total
Structures from concept through
design, engineering, manufacture to
installation, but of course the most
important project is the next one we do
for you….
Projects and installations
Projects and installations
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Projects and installations
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Projects and installations
Hollywood Bowl
The new acoustic canopy measures
some 78 feet by 68 feet and is supported
at a 10 degree angle below the main roof
structure by inclined tubular steel struts.
The principal components of the canopy
are an elliptical perimeter ladder truss
with integral catwalk, 4 cross stage
triangular trusses which support 28
acoustic panels and 3 lighting battens.
The perimeter truss has curved 6"
square aluminum chords with 3"
diagonals and 6" x 3" vertical members
onto which ribbed plates are bolted to
form the supports for a continuous open
grid aluminum catwalk. These ribs are
formed from aluminum plate that were
water jet cut to the correct profile to
provide support for the curved fiber
glass panels which cover the underside
of the ellipse.
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The side sections of the perimeter truss
can be lowered to stage level to allow
conventional lighting grids to be rigged
from the points provided on the steel
arch trusses of the main roof structure.
In contrast, the front and rear sections
are permanently fixed to the main roof
structure with large tubular steel struts.
Four large triangular trusses span
between elements of the perimeter
truss and carry the main hinged
acoustic panels. These panels are
fabricated with aluminum ribs which
support matte Makrolon panels on one
side and can be deployed at various
angles using remote controlled linear
actuators. The trusses comprise 4"
square aluminum chords with 2" square
secondary members and the end
sections are designed to hinge down,
so that the truss better fits the profile of
Projects and installations
the domed main roof structure when it is
raised into its storage position.
Three ladder truss lighting battens span
between sections of the perimeter truss.
Again, the chords are 4" square
aluminum with 2" diagonals with
galvanized steel lighting bars
supported from the bottom chord. The
battens can also be raised above the
perimeter ring truss and stored high into
the main roof structure.
The interaction of the main roof
structure and the acoustic canopy
presented a number of interesting
structural engineering problems
particularly when seismic and wind
forces were considered.
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Ford Motor Company NAIAS 2006
The brief for the project was to create a
"Corporate Box" that would house all the
Ford brands (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury,
Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston
Martin) in an enclosed space. The "Box"
description is literal as what was required
was a ceiling and walls on three sides
containing a space 460ft x 240ft (over
110,000 square ft) x 28ft high. The entire
structure was then to be clad in fabric
leaving only exposed lighting troughs that
were required to be large enough to
house all the fixtures and provide room for
focusing. It was crucial to the design that
no part of any lighting fixture was hanging
below the ceiling surface.
The truss was designed large enough so
that it could house 4 individual adjustable
light bars to allow any fixture (including
automated fixtures) to be mounted in its
optimal position in the truss, and also to
be pre-rigged. A further consideration
was that the bottom face of the truss was
to be free of members so that they did not
interfere with focusing and positioning of
the lamps, and also so that there was no
visible structure from the ground. The
careful location of internal bracing
allowed this to happen.
The grid was then made up from 24 rows x
240ft long cross stage trusses on 20ft
centers with a perimeter truss and
additional spreader trusses at the ¼ span
points. Many of the building columns and
the support structure for the city's people
mover train had to be incorporated into
the space, and where these interfered
with the grid, custom truss elements had
to be made to accommodate them and
provide a structure that the ceiling fabric
could be attached to.
In addition, a 40ft diameter circle (known
as the "Ford Halo") was also included as
part of the structure over the Ford brand
area and a 6ft pelmet was required to
finish the ceiling at the open front
entrance of the exhibit.
In addition to the ceiling grid, a structural
wall system was developed to construct
the 460ft walls required along each side.
This had to carry its own self weight, the
tension of the fabrics attached to it, a
plywood skin on each side behind the
fabric (to stop anyone falling through the
wall) and also to carry wooden dowel
panels around the access openings which
were part of the finished dressing. Total
Structures developed a new system of
horizontal and vertical ladders on approx
10ft centers that formed the thickness of
the wall, and into which could be
accommodated the 4 traffic and exit points
along each side.
Some stats....
Approx 2.5KM of truss was used
Around 5 million individual weld points
Approx 55 tons of Aluminum
50000sq ft of painted area (Truss and
wall metalwork only)
It is believed that the entire rig is probably
the largest "Temporary Lighting Grid" ever
assembled as a single structure and
required 216 motor points to lift it.
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Projects and installations
New Life Church
To provide "the ultimate solution for lighting,
sound and video" for their church in
Colorado Springs, New Life Church
commissioned Barbizon.
For the structure that would compliment this
"Church in the round", Barbizon turned to
Total Structures with whom they had a long
standing relationship, cemented since
commissioning their award-winning LDI
booth in 2000.
The solution was a 120' span hexagonal
catwalk connected to a central cluster of 6 x
14' by 10 ½' rear projection screens that
housed the rear projectors and provided the
mainstage lighting position, suspended 25
feet in the air . The hexagonal catwalk, 50
feet on each side, provided additional
lighting positions with 4 x 2" integral
lampbars providing hanging points for
lighting and other equipment, non-slip steel
decking for high resistance to wear and
integral kick rails.
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Projects and installations
Stage roof systems
1. Client:
Project:
Set & scenic:
2. Client:
Project:
Architects:
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Live 4 Live
Stanford commencement
San Diego Opera Shop
Fabric Structures Inc
Summerstage, Central Park, New York
FTL Happold
2.
Total Structures manufactures what is probably the
most versatile modular stage roof system in the
world, detailed information for which is contained in
the coming pages. However, please note that we
have a long history of designing and manufacturing
custom stage roofs that are tailored precisely to
meet our clients needs, some examples of which are
illustrated in the inset photographs.
Please contact us for a consultation to help you
decide which roof format would best suit your
needs. +1 805 676 3322, or if you would like us to
contact you, please e-mail us on
[email protected]
Stage roof systems
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Stage roof systems
The Total Structures' Outdoor Stage Roof Design is
now the world wide industry standard, with systems in
every major country. The flexibility in the concept
makes it the most versatile, expandable roof system in
the market today. A typical structure has a perimeter
grid made up of standard truss which would usually be
10ft sections, although other modules can be
accomodated. The width and depth of the roof is
determined by the number of modules in each
direction. The maximum allowable cross stage span is
80ft (larger custom construction can be achieved), with
virtually no limit on the depth. The roof is formed by
constructing a matrix of ladders and truss which make
a series of identically sized bays inside the structure. It
is this feature which gives rise to massive point load
capacities anywhere under the grid.
The payload of the roof is governed primarily by the
number and type of towers at each side and a choice of
perimeter truss: Medium Duty, Heavy Duty, Fold Flat or
even Folding Catwalk Truss. Similarly payloads range
from 6 Tons for small roofs to 25 Tons and above for
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Stage roof systems
larger constructions. The roof is covered with high grade
reinforced PVC material which is divided into pieces on
large roofs for easy handling.
The concept of the roof structure is so versitile that a large
roof can be split into two separate smaller roofs by adding
only a small number of components.
Integral PA wings of various sizes can be added to the
main roof structure for a major concert or tour.
As the majority of components are essentially two
dimensional, the structure requires very little volume for
transport and storage, especially when the fold flat or
folding catwalk truss are used around the perimeter. With
each intersection using only four bolts, the largest of roof
constructions can be achieved remarkably quickly with a
minimum crew.
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Stage roof systems
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Stage roof systems
The illustrations on this page demonstrate the modular
nature of the Total Structures Outdoor Roof System.
The components used in the largest system can be
reconfigured to make many other roof assemblies,
including all those illustrated.
45ft x 45ft Stage Roof
w/ 10ft single span sound wing - 4 towers
65ft x 45ft Stage Roof
25ft x 25ft Apex sound wings - 10 towers
considerations such as local and state requirements
and operational conditions. Total Structures also make
a commitment to clients with after sales support, not
only with product supply and maintenance, but also
with engineering and advice.
Specification
Three-dimensional CAD models are offered with every
quotation along with a detailed component list so that
the client can assess precisely what is being
purchased.
45ft x 45ft Stage Roof - 4 towers
Onsite training is provided where necessary and each
roof is supplied with an operating manual. Full
engineering is supplied with each system and is
defined by US Unified Building Code, conformity to
ANSI E1.21-2006 “Entertainment Technology GroundSupported Overhead Structures Used to Cover the
Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production
of Outdoor Entertainment Events”, and also in
consultation with the client to determine special
65ft x 45ft Stage Roof - 6 towers
65ft x 55ft Stage Roof - 8 towers
65ft x 55ft Stage Roof w/ Cantilevered DS edge
& 35ft x 25ft continuous slope sound wings 10 towers.
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Stage roof systems
The exploded view on this page is given to
demonstrate the ease of assembly and also to
provide a key to terminology used specifically for
Total Structures Stage Roof assemblies. This
illustration is taken from the Total Structures
publication “Operating Manual for Demountable
Roof Top Structures Designed and Fabricated by
Total Structures Inc”, which is provided with all our
stage roof systems.
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Perimeter Truss
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Level 1 Sloping Truss
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Level 2 Sloping Truss
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Level 3 Sloping Truss
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Level 4 Sloping Truss
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Level 1 Apex Ladder
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Level 2 Apex Ladder
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Level 3 Apex Ladder
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Level 4 Apex Ladder
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Level 1 Sloping Ladder
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Level 2 Sloping Ladder
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Level 3 Sloping Ladder
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Level 4 Sloping Ladder
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Sloping Ladder > Truss Node
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Apex Ladder > Truss Node Level 1
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Apex Ladder > Truss Node Level 2
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Apex Ladder > Truss Node Level 3
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Apex Ladder > Truss Node Level 4
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Level 1 Grid Node
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Level 2 Grid Node
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Level 3 Grid Node
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Level 4 Grid Node
2
1
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15
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2
7
20
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21
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8
8
13
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16
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Sleeve Block
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23
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Stage roof systems
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Air Roof
Total Structures Roof systems have long
been an industry standard, well known
for their flexibility, ease of use and
assembly, high load capacities and
compact packing.
However, there has always been a
requirement for a more economical
stage roof, and Total Structures has
added the AIR roof system to its range
to fill this need. The AIR roof comprises
of a conventional ground support
system with an inflatable canopy.
The canopy incorporates a series of
inflatable trusses which provide rigidity
and smooth contours, whilst retaining
shape under wind load and providing
fast run off water channels to shed rain
loads quickly and effectively. The
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Air Roof
aesthetically pleasing curved surface
areas also provide improved acoustics
on stage.
The blowers for inflation are housed
within the skin itself, removing them
from sight, and also helping to keep
noise to an absolute minimum.
The inflatable canopy can also be
designed to split into smaller sections
thus allowing the creation of a number
of smaller roofs that can be combined
to create one larger system when
required.
Although AIR roof is not designed to
take the place of a high load bearing
rigging roof, it does offer rigging for
surprisingly high payloads, with the
illustrated system (See photographs)
being constructed from Total
Structures Medium Duty nut & bolt
connection truss and having a
payload of approximately 3,000 Lbs
on the 40ft x 40ft grid.
With much of the traditional roof metal
structure not necessary, compared to
other systems in the market, the AIR
roof requires considerably less
assembly time, requires even less
storage and truck space and provides
considerable savings on a $ vs.
square foot covering cost.
AIR roof is another example of Total
Structures providing…
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introduction
Total Structures manufactures a full range of both
industry standard and proprietary trusses that cover
most requirements. However, if you do not find what
you need here, or require assistance in selecting the
appropriate product, please call us on +1 805 676
3322 or e-mail us at [email protected] where
we will be happy to assist you and, if necessary, help
design a custom product to meet your specific
requirements.
truss
All Total Structures Truss products are designed and
manufactured to conform to ANSI Standard E1.22006 and all published load data is inclusive of the
standards required 15% reduction in capacity to
account for multiple use wear and tear.
Intro to truss
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A small selection of miscellaneous additional available trusses
Load data 30" x 36" truss with steel fork or omni connection
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
Center Pt. Load Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
load
(plf)
load defl
(lbs) (in)
load
(lbs)
10
989
9886 0.018
20
488
9759 0.145
30
321
40
50
Uniform Loads
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
span
(ft)
4434 0.013
2217
0.011
2793
0.019
5
4307 0.103
2153
0.088
2750
0.155
10
9631 0.488
4179 0.345
2090
0.296
2708
0.520
207
8266 1.014
4052 0.808
2026
0.697
2066
128
6383 1.584
3192 1.296
1962
1.351
1596
defl
(in)
Load Data 30" x 30" wide heavy duty truss with 3/16" wall
thickness chords and reinforced plates
Load data 30" x 30" wide heavy duty truss
load
(plf)
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
span load
(ft) (plf)
3285 0.004
3208
0.006
10
782
7820 0.020
7825
0.030 3912
0.030
2608
0.030
3264 0.035
3194
0.047
20
387
7740 0.170
5470
0.190 3867
0.230
2578
0.210
0.120
3243 0.117
2828
0.142
30
238
7140 0.530
3572
0.440 2679
0.550
1786
0.510
4204
0.213
3153 0.271
2102
0.252
40
130
5200 0.950
2600
0.780 1950
1.000
1300
0.920
3325
0.334
2494 0.423
1663
0.394
50
80
4000 1.500
1999
1.240 1499
1.550
1000
1.450
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3180 2.180
1583
1.830 1188
2.240
792
2.100
load defl
(lbs) (in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
1925 9624
0.005
6571
0.005
958
9581
0.037
6528
0.041
15
636
9539
0.126
5655
0.966
20
420
8408
0.265
1.512
25
266
6650
0.414
defl
(in)
60
85
5086 2.281
2543 1.884
1898
2.316
1271
2.182
30
182
5464
0.596
2732
0.482
2049 0.609
1366
0.567
60
70
59
4122 3.105
2061 2.594
1546
3.161
1031
2.977
35
132
4604
0.811
2302
0.659
1727 0.828
1151
0.773
70
36
2520 2.990
1273
2.540 955
3.080
637
2.900
80
42
3368 4.055
1684 3.433
1263
4.124
842
3.900
40
99
3949
1.059
1975
0.864
1481 1.081
987
1.011
80
26
2080 3.950
1030
3.400 772
4.050
515
3.830
90
31
2753 5.132
1376 4.408
1032
5.213
688
4.951
45
76
3430
1.341
1715
1.100
1286 1.368
858
1.280
100
16
1581 5.155
790
593
5.228
395
5.012
50
60
3006
1.655
1503
1.365
1127 1.687
752
1.583
55
48
2652
2.003
1326
1.662
994
2.041
663
1.918
60
39
2349
2.384
1175
1.992
881
2.427
587
2.286
4.584
External Dimensions
30" w. x 36" h.
Connection Centers
28" x 34"
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Steel Fork or Omni Connectors
Maximum Certified Span 100ft
External Dimensions
Connection Centers
Material Type
Connector Type
Maximum Certified Span
24" x 24" Truss
Generic Medium Duty Truss with 3/16" wall thickness chords
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load defl
(lbs) (in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
1293
643
426
318
208
142
102
77
59
46
37
30
6466
6428
6390
6352
5201
4264
3584
3064
2651
2314
2030
1788
4922
4883
4436
3294
2600
2132
1792
1532
1326
1157
1015
894
0.006
0.049
0.152
0.271
0.425
0.614
0.840
1.103
1.404
1.745
2.127
2.551
2461
2442
2423
2403
1950
1599
1344
1149
994
868
761
670
0.005
0.042
0.142
0.335
0.538
0.774
1.054
1.376
1.740
2.147
2.596
3.087
2155
2143
2130
1647
1300
1066
896
766
663
578
508
447
0.006
0.051
0.173
0.321
0.501
0.722
0.984
1.287
1.631
2.016
2.444
2.913
External Dimensions
Connection Centers
Material Type
15
0.005
0.041
0.137
0.325
0.527
0.758
1.032
1.348
1.706
2.107
2.549
3.034
24" w. x 24" h.
17.28" x 17.28"
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Maximum Certified Span
Generic truss
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts & bolts
60ft Span
External Dimensions
Connection Centers
Material Type
Connector Type
Maximum Certified
30" w. x 30" h.
23.28" x 23.28"
6061-T6 Aluminum
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts bolts
60ft
Uniform Loads
load
(plf)
load defl
(lbs) (in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
1241
616
408
304
241
180
130
98
75
60
48
39
6204
6162
6119
6077
6034
5413
4561
3911
3396
2976
2624
2324
6204
6162
5604
4166
3295
2706
2280
1955
1698
1488
1312
1162
0.008
0.061
0.187
0.333
0.522
0.755
1.031
1.353
1.722
2.138
2.604
3.120
3102
3081
3060
3038
2471
2030
1710
1467
1274
1116
984
871
0.006
0.052
0.174
0.412
0.662
0.953
1.296
1.693
2.141
2.642
3.195
3.800
2068
2054
2040
2026
1647
1353
1140
978
849
744
656
581
External Dimensions
Connection Centers
Material Type
0.005
0.038
0.129
0.305
0.595
0.933
1.270
1.659
2.099
2.592
3.136
3.732
18" x 18" Truss
Center Pt. Load Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
span
(ft)
20-1/2" w. x 20-1/2" h.
13.78" x 13.78"
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Maximum Certified Span
30" w. x 30" h.
23.28" x 23.28"
6061-T6 Aluminum
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts & bolts
Span 80ft
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load Third Pt. Load Quarter Pt. Load
defl
(in)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load defl
(lbs) (in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
0.006
0.048
0.162
0.384
0.617
0.888
1.210
1.582
2.005
2.478
3.003
3.579
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
1219
606
402
239
150
103
74
55
42
33
26
17
6095
6063
6031
4774
3762
3077
2578
2196
1892
1642
1432
1019
4928
4870
3220
2387
1881
1538
1289
1098
946
821
716
509
0.012
0.093
0.209
0.373
0.585
0.846
1.158
1.522
1.939
2.412
2.942
3.057
2464
2448
2415
1790
1411
1154
967
823
709
616
537
382
0.010
0.080
0.266
0.474
0.740
1.065
1.448
1.891
2.392
2.951
3.568
3.635
2032
2021
1610
1194
941
769
645
549
473
411
358
255
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts & bolts
60ft
0.009
0.072
0.244
0.463
0.724
1.043
1.419
1.854
2.346
2.897
3.505
3.577
External Dimensions 18" w. x 18" h.
Connection Centers 11.28" x 11.28"
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Maximum Certified Span
defl
(in)
0.011
0.092
0.248
0.441
0.689
0.994
1.354
1.771
2.244
2.775
3.364
3.447
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts & bolts
60ft
S T R U C T U R E S
generic
Introduction to Generic Truss
Our Generic truss range is the most commonly available truss type in North America and
possibly the world. Simple and durable, this range has been the workhorse of the industry for
many years. A bolted butt splice connection is simple, inexpensive and easy to use and perfect
for most general-purpose applications.
Generic Light Duty Truss
Generic Medium Duty Truss
Generic Heavy Duty Truss
Generic XHD
Generic Light Duty truss is a compact
design that is ideal in situations where
ceiling height is limited and for carrying
simple lighting loads and accessories
such as drapes and scenery. Two
standard profiles are available, 12” h x
12” w and 12” h x 18” w. The wide
version allows 2 rows of fixtures to
hang side by side without interfering
with each other and is sometimes
referred to as “Ball room truss”.
Generic Medium Duty is perhaps the
truss that the production industry is built
on. GMD has good structural properties
and can achieve span lengths up to 50ft.
With a 20.5” square cross section it
provides a very economical truck pack
and great versatility and can be used as
a base for the Total Structures outdoor
stage roof system.
Generic Heavy Duty is, as its name
suggests, is ideal for situations where
long spans (up to 60ft) or high load
capacities are required. Two formats,
30” h. x 20.5” w. and 30” h. x 30” w. are
available. The widths accommodating
Series 12 and Series 18 Ground support
towers respectively and both can be
used as a base for the Total Structures
outdoor stage roof system.
Generic XHD is not really “generic”, it
is Total Structures proprietary solution
for when seriously long spans and
high load capacity is required. As it
has a bolted connection it finds itself
in the Generic range. If XHD (“extra”
heavy duty) still doesn't provide the
span or capacity you require, then as
with the rest of the Generic range, an
OMNI version with fork connectors
can be found on page 28.
Built on the same profile, S4-PRT is a
Pre-rigged version of this truss that is
physically and structurally compatible,
that will house a lamp bar of fixtures
(ideal for Source 4 Par lamps) that can
be stored in the truss for shipping and
storage, and lowered through the truss
at show time.
Triangular versions of these trusses are
available, but should only be
considered when a triangular profile is
specifically required, as load capacity is
substantially reduced while cost is not!
Intro to Generic truss
16
Generic Light Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Product
Part No
LD1210FN
LD128FN
LD125FN
Light LD123MN
Duty LD122MN
12” x 12” LD121MN
LDC122N
LDC123N
LDC124N
LDC125N
LDC126N
LDT1210FN
LDT128FN
LDT125FN
Light
LDT123MN
Duty
LDT122MN
Triangular
LDT121MN
LDTC122N
LDTC123N
LDTC124N
LD1810FN
LD188FN
LD185FN
Light LD183MN
Duty LD182MN
12” x 18” LD181MN
LDC182N
LDC183N
LDC184N
3d view
Truss Features
Description
17
Description
Load Data 12 x 12” and 12 x 18”
WT (lbs)
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
5 way corner section Bolted connection
6 way corner section Bolted connection
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
59
48
37
59
42
24
26
31
35
40
44
48
38
27
48
32
18
16
25
34
66
53
42
65
46
31
27
32
36
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
1307
0.01
653
0.01
646
0.01
0.12
1279
0.06
640
0.05
637
0.08
0.40
1251
0.21
626
0.18
628
0.25
2894
0.73
1224
0.50
612
0.43
619
0.60
91
2266
1.14
1133
0.92
598
0.84
566
1.08
30
61
1837
1.64
919
1.34
584
1.44
459
1.56
35
44
1524
2.23
762
1.83
570
2.27
381
2.13
40
23
933
2.24
467
1.87
350
2.28
233
2.15
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
767
3836
0.02
10
381
3809
15
252
3781
20
145
25
12"w. x 12"h.
Connection Centers
6.78"w. x 6.78"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8"
Maximum Certified
Span
40ft
Notes
Also available in 12" x
18" wide format
5
665
3327
0.03
1137
0.01
568
0.01
561
0.02
10
331
3308
0.20
1117
0.11
559
0.09
555
0.13
15
150
2256
0.47
1098
0.37
549
0.32
549
0.44
20
83
1658
0.84
829
0.68
540
0.75
415
0.80
25
52
1292
1.31
646
1.07
485
1.34
323
1.25
30
31
939
1.72
469
1.41
352
1.76
235
1.64
35
15
529
1.72
265
1.45
199
1.75
132
1.65
40
7
291
1.72
146
1.50
109
1.75
73
1.66
Dimensions
12.0"
6.8"
Grade 8 Steel
nuts & bolts
Generic truss
defl
(in)
Load Data Triangular
Specification
External Dimensions
Quarter Pt. Load
0.7"
6.8"
12.0"
Generic Medium Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data - Medium Square
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1243
618
410
277
175
119
86
64
49
39
6213
6179
6145
5532
4364
3575
3001
2562
2213
1927
0.01
0.06
0.19
0.40
0.63
0.90
1.23
1.60
2.03
2.51
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
4926
4892
3728
2766
2182
1787
1500
1281
1107
964
0.01
0.07
0.18
0.32
0.51
0.73
1.00
1.31
1.67
2.08
2463
2446
2429
2074
1637
1340
1125
961
830
723
0.01
0.06
0.20
0.41
0.64
0.92
1.25
1.64
2.07
2.55
2472
2460
1864
1383
1091
894
750
640
553
482
0.01
0.08
0.21
0.38
0.60
0.86
1.17
1.53
1.94
2.40
4435
3180
2098
1552
1218
992
826
699
597
514
0.02
0.09
0.21
0.37
0.58
0.83
1.14
1.50
1.92
2.39
2218
2205
1574
1164
914
744
620
524
448
385
0.01
0.11
0.26
0.46
0.73
1.04
1.42
1.85
2.34
2.89
1760
1590
1049
776
609
496
413
350
299
257
0.02
0.11
0.24
0.43
0.68
0.98
1.33
1.74
2.21
2.73
defl
(in)
Load Data - Triangular
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
5280
5254
4197
3103
2437
1984
1653
1399
1195
1027
1056
525
280
155
97
66
47
35
27
21
0.01
0.09
0.26
0.46
0.71
1.02
1.39
1.82
2.30
2.84
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
5 way corner section Bolted connection
6 way corner section Bolted connection
84
63
52
84
58
35
35
46
55
64
73
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
58
49
37
58
40
23
25
37
50
Triangular
MDT10FN
MDT8FN
MDT5FN
MDT3MN
MDT2MN
MDT1MN
MDTC2N
MDTC3N
MDTC4N
Truss Features
Specification
Description
20.5"
13.8"
13.8"
0.7"
Description
3d view
Dimensions
WT (lbs)
Part No
MD10FN
MD8FN
MD5FN
MD3MN
MD2MN
MD1MN
MDC2N
MDC3N
MDC4N
MDC5N
MDC6N
External Dimensions
20-1/2" w. x 20-1/2”h.
Connection Centers
13.78" x 13.78"
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8"
Maximum Certified
Span
50ft
Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
20.5"
Generic truss
18
Generic Heavy Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Description
Description
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
88
73
61
88
66
44
38
47
56
Uniform Loads
Connection Centers
Material Type
Connector Type
Maximum Certified
Span
Notes
Generic truss
x 30"h.
13.78" x 23.28"
6061-T6 Aluminum
5/8” Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
60ft
Also available in 30" x
30" wide format. See
page 15 for WHD
tables
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
1939
9696
0.01
4922
0.01
2461
0.01
2470
0.01
10
966
9658
0.04
4883
0.03
2442
0.03
2458
0.04
15
641
9620
0.13
4845
0.10
2423
0.09
2445
0.12
20
421
8425
0.27
4213
0.21
2403
0.21
2106
0.25
25
267
6672
0.41
3336
0.33
2384
0.40
1668
0.39
30
183
5489
0.60
2745
0.48
2059
0.61
1372
0.57
35
132
4634
0.81
2317
0.66
1738
0.83
1159
0.77
40
100
3983
1.06
1992
0.86
1494
1.08
996
1.01
45
77
3468
1.34
1734
1.10
1301
1.37
867
1.28
50
61
3049
1.66
1524
1.36
1143
1.69
762
1.58
55
49
2699
2.01
1349
1.66
1012
2.04
675
1.92
60
40
2400
2.38
1200
1.98
900
2.43
600
2.28
Dimensions
Specification
External Dimensions
19
WT (lbs)
Part No
HD10FN
HD8FN
HD5FN
HD3MN
HD2MN
HD1MN
HDC2N
HDC3N
HDC4N
3d view
Truss Features
Load Data
20.5"
13.8"
20-1/2"w.
23.3"
30.0"
0.7"
defl
(in)
Generic Extra Heavy Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
10
1852
18518
0.027
9784
0.023
4892
0.019
4921
0.027
20
691
13821
0.161
6911
0.13
4824
0.154
3455
0.153
30
300
8987
0.363
4494
0.293
3370
0.37
2247
0.345
40
163
6503
0.645
3251
0.526
2438
0.658
1626
0.615
50
99
4957
1.008
2479
0.83
1859
1.027
1239
0.963
60
65
3882
1.451
1941
1.211
1456
1.478
970
1.931
70
44
3075
1.975
1537
1.673
1153
2.008
769
1.899
80
27
2125
2.352
1062
2.041
797
2.387
531
2.274
90
11
1033
2.352
516
2.137
387
2.376
258
2.298
100
3
285
2.352
143
2.271
107
2.361
71
2.322
Description
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
3d view
Dimensions
24.0"
17.3"
WT (lbs)
Part No
XHD10FN
XHD8FN
XHD5FN
XHD3MN
XHD2MN
XHD1MN
XHDC2N
XHDC3N
XHDC4N
140
129
83
140
121
75
57
71
84
Truss Features
Specification
Description
41.3"
48.0"
External Dimensions
24"w. x 48"h.
Connection Centers
17.28"w. x 41.28"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
Maximum Certified
Span
100ft
Generic truss
20
S T R U C T U R E S
element
Introduction to Element Truss
Element truss represents the “value engineering” of the Generic Truss range to improve the
structural characteristics of the truss while removing unnecessary elements and therefore
providing greater economy. The trusses in this range are compatible with their generic truss
counterparts, providing that the load information for the Generic Truss is observed and utilized
where truss types are mixed.
21
Element 12
Element 20
Element 12 has a compact design
that is ideal in situations where
ceiling height is limited and for
carrying simple lighting loads and
accessories such as drapes and
scenery. Two standard profiles are
available, 12” h x 12” w and 12” h x
18” w. The wide version allows 2
rows of fixtures to hang side by side
without interfering with each other
and is sometimes referred to as
“Ball room truss”.
Element 20 has good structural
properties and can achieve span
lengths up to 50ft. With a 20.5” square
cross section it provides a very
economical truck pack and great
versatility and can be used as a base
for the Total Structures outdoor stage
roof system
Element truss
Triangular versions of these trusses
are available, but should only be
considered when a triangular profile is
specifically required, as load capacity
is substantially reduced while cost
is not!
Element 12 Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
817
4085
0.016
2398
0.015
1199
0.012
1182
0.017
10
406
4060
0.124
2372
0.116
1186
0.099
1174
0.136
15
262
3930
0.409
1965
0.329
1173
0.334
982
0.389
20
145
2903
0.727
1451
0.587
1089
0.743
726
0.692
25
91
2276
1.136
1138
0.921
854
1.160
569
1.083
30
62
1850
1.636
925
1.334
694
1.670
463
1.561
35
44
1538
2.227
769
1.828
577
2.272
385
2.127
40
24
950
2.235
475
1.867
356
2.276
238
2.143
defl
(in)
Description
10ft section Bolted connection
8ft section Bolted connection
5ft section Bolted connection
3m section Bolted connection
2m section Bolted connection
1m section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
5 way corner section Bolted connection
6 way corner section Bolted connection
3d view
Dimensions
12.0"
53
43
34
53
38
23
26
31
35
40
44
Truss Features
Specification
Description
6.8"
0.7"
WT (lbs)
Part No
E1210FN
E128FN
E125FN
E123MN
E122MN
E121MN
LDC122N
LDC123N
LDC124N
LDC125N
LDC126N
6.8"
12.0"
External Dimensions
12"w. x 12"h.
Connection Centers
6.78"w. x 6.78"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8" Grade 8 Steel
nuts & bolts
Maximum Certified
Span
40ft
Notes
Also available in 12" x
18" wide format
Element truss
22
Element 20 Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Description
23
WT (lbs)
Part No
Description
E2010FN
E208FN
E205FN
E203MN
E202MN
E201MN
MDC2N
MDC3N
MDC4N
MDC5N
MDC6N
10ft section including nuts & bolts
8ft section including nuts & bolts
5ft section including nuts & bolts
3m section including nuts & bolts
2m section including nuts & bolts
1m section including nuts & bolts
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
5 way corner section Bolted connection
6 way corner section Bolted connection
3d view
Truss Features
Load Data
78
63
51
78
58
39
35
46
55
64
73
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(lbs)
load
(plf)
20-1/2" w. x 20-1/2"h.
Connection Centers
13.78" x 13.78"
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8"
Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
Maximum Certified
Span
60ft
Element truss
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
1236
6178
0.007
6178
0.011
3089
0.009
2059
0.009
10
615
6149
0.055
5638
0.080
3074
0.075
2050
0.069
15
408
6119
0.185
3734
0.181
2800
0.230
1867
0.214
20
277
5549
0.401
2774
0.322
2081
0.410
1387
0.381
25
175
4386
0.626
2193
0.505
1645
0.640
1096
0.596
30
120
3600
0.902
1800
0.730
1350
0.921
900
0.859
35
87
3031
1.228
1515
0.998
1136
1.253
758
1.17
40
65
2596
1.603
1298
1.310
973
1.636
649
1.53
45
50
2251
2.029
1126
1.667
844
2.070
563
1.939
50
39
1970
2.505
985
2.070
739
2.554
492
2.396
55
32
1734
3.031
867
2.521
650
3.088
433
2.904
60
26
1532
3.608
766
3.022
575
3.673
383
3.461
Dimensions
20.5"
Specification
External Dimensions
Center Pt. Load
13.8"
13.8"
0.7"
20.5"
S T R U C T U R E S
omni
Introduction to Omni Truss
LDI Product of the Year 2000
Rigging and Hardware
The patented OMNI connection system is the most
versatile truss connection system available anywhere
and offers a stronger and more versatile variant to
both the Element and Generic truss ranges (both of
which can be retro fitted with OMNI connectors).
OMNI is a rotating fork connector that combines the
additional structural strength of a direct chord
connection and an ability to provide a hinge point in
any direction. This means that custom corner sections
are a thing of the past! In addition to this, OMNI
connectors are designed to be removable, thus
allowing the truss to be used with generic truss and
accessories with conventional bolt plates.
OMNI is available to fit both 1/8” wall (Type 8) and 3/16”
wall (Type 16) and are deliberately not compatible, to
avoid the dangers of mixing either in a span. OMNI
series 8 is available as a retro fit; engineering is
available on request or from www.totalstructures.com.
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
Omni truss
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Omni Series 16 - Light Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
25
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
3m section
2m section
1m section
WT (lbs)
102
88
72
102
80
56
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
12"w. x 12"h.
Connection Centers
10"w. x 10"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
OMNI Connectors
Maximum Certified
Span
50ft
Notes
Also available in 12" x
18" wide format
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
5
815
4077
0.011
1712
0.007
856
0.006
842
0.008
10
404
4043
0.086
1678
0.057
839
0.049
831
0.067
15
267
4009
0.289
1644
0.192
822
0.165
820
0.227
20
199
3975
0.686
1610
0.453
805
0.389
808
0.535
25
132
3297
1.13
1576
0.878
788
0.756
797
1.043
30
90
2685
1.628
1343
1.325
771
1.299
671
1.552
35
64
2238
2.215
1119
1.815
754
2.052
560
2.115
40
35
1402
2.235
701
1.861
526
2.277
350
2.142
45
19
870
2.235
435
1.905
326
2.272
217
2.153
50
10
517
2.235
259
1.966
194
2.265
129
2.168
defl
(in)
Dimensions
Specification
External Dimensions
Omni truss
Description
3d view
Truss Features
Description
Part No
O16LD10
O16LD8
O16MD5
O16LD3M
O16LD2M
O16LD1M
Load Data
12.0”
10.0”
Ø 0.7”
10.0” 12.0”
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
Omni Series 16 - Medium Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
5
1241
6204
0.005
6120
0.007
3060
0.006
2068
0.006
10
616
6162
0.038
6077
0.060
3039
0.051
2054
0.48
15
408
6119
0.129
6035
0.201
3017
0.172
2040
0.168
20
304
6077
0.305
4672
0.373
2996
0.407
2026
0.384
25
241
6034
0.595
3699
0.584
2775
0.741
1850
0.69
30
200
5992
1.028
3044
0.844
2283
1.066
1522
0.994
35
147
5139
1.421
2570
1.152
1927
1.451
1285
1.354
40
110
4417
1.856
2209
1.511
1656
1.894
1104
1.77
45
85
3846
2.349
1923
1.922
1442
2.397
962
2.242
50
68
3381
2.900
1690
2.385
1268
2.957
845
2.771
55
54
2992
3.509
1496
2.902
1122
3.577
748
3.358
60
44
2630
4.136
1315
3.443
986
4.213
658
3.962
65
30
1918
4.136
959
3.493
719
4.207
479
3.975
70
20
1383
4.136
691
3.557
519
4.200
346
3.991
75
13
970
4.136
485
3.636
364
4.191
243
4.011
80
8
645
4.136
322
3.733
242
4.180
161
4.035
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Part No
Description
O16MD10
O16MD8
O16MD5
O16MD3M
O16MD2M
O16MD1M
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
3m section
2m section
1m section
3d view
Dimensions
WT (lbs)
128
103
87
127
96
67
Truss Features
Description
20.5”
Specification
18.5"
External Dimensions
20-1/2" w. x 20-1/2"h.
13.8”
Connection Centers
18-1/2"w. x 18-1/2"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
OMNI Connectors
Maximum Certified
Span
80ft
13.8”
Ø 0.7”
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
18.5"
20.5”
Omni truss
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Omni Series 16 - Heavy Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
27
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
3m section
2m section
1m section
WT (lbs)
104
86
69
104
76
49
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
20-1/2" w. x 30"h.
Connection Centers
18-1/2”w. x 28"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
OMNI Connectors
Maximum Certified
Span
80ft
Notes
Also available in 30" x
30" wide format
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
1938
9688
0.003
6469
0.003
3234
0.003
3229
0.004
10
964
9641
0.026
6422
0.028
3211
0.024
3214
0.033
15
640
9594
0.087
6375
0.093
3188
0.079
3198
0.110
20
477
9547
0.207
6328
0.220
3164
0.188
3182
0.261
25
380
9501
0.405
5546
0.379
3141
0.366
2773
0.448
30
305
9158
0.678
4579
0.547
3117
0.631
2289
0.645
35
222
7763
0.923
3881
0.746
2911
0.943
1941
0.879
40
168
6705
1.206
3352
0.977
2514
1.231
1676
1.149
45
130
5871
1.526
2936
1.241
2202
1.558
1468
1.455
50
104
5195
1.884
2598
1.538
1948
1.922
1299
1.798
55
84
4634
2.280
2317
1.869
1738
2.325
1158
2.177
60
69
4158
2.713
2079
2.235
1559
2.766
1040
2.593
65
48
3131
2.732
1565
2.275
1174
2.783
783
2.618
70
33
2339
2.732
1169
2.305
877
2.78
585
2.626
75
23
1732
2.732
866
2.343
650
2.776
433
2.635
80
16
1257
2.732
629
2.390
471
2.771
314
2.647
Dimensions
20.5"
18.5"
13.8"
Specification
External Dimensions
Omni truss
Description
3d view
Truss Features
Description
Part No
O16HD10
O16HD8
O16HD5
O16HD3M
O16HD2M
O16HD1M
Load Data
23.3" 28.0" 30.0"
0.7"
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
Omni Series 16 - Extra Heavy Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
10
1849
18493
0.018
9611
0.015
4806
0.013
5779
0.022
20
917
18331
0.147
9450
0.122
4725
0.104
5725
0.174
30
501
15021
0.413
7511
0.333
4644
0.35
3755
0.393
40
275
10983
0.734
5492
0.595
4119
0.749
2746
0.699
50
170
8496
1.147
4248
0.937
3186
1.17
2124
1.094
60
113
6784
1.651
3392
1.362
2544
1.683
1696
1.579
70
79
5515
2.248
2757
1.875
2068
2.289
1379
2.154
80
42
3367
2.352
1683
2.012
1263
2.39
842
2.267
90
20
1818
2.352
909
2.091
682
2.381
455
2.287
100
8
770
2.352
385
2.2
289
2.369
193
2.314
defl
(in)
Part No
Description
O16XHD10
O16XHD8
O16XHD5
O16XHD3M
O16XHD2M
O16XHD1M
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
3m section
2m section
1m section
3d view
Dimensions
24.0"
WT (lbs)
203
193
134
207
183
124
Truss Features
Specification
Description
22.0"
46.0"
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
48.0"
External Dimensions
24"w. x 48"h.
Connection Centers
22"w. x 46"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
OMNI Connectors
Maximum Certified Span
100ft
Omni truss
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Omni Connectors
Configurations
The Omni Connector
S T R U C T U R E S
Connector images
The OMNI connector is quite probably the most versatile
truss connector in the world. Whilst it looks very familiar, its
features are "revolutionary" - literally!
Its first incarnation is as a standard fork end that can also
be used as a hinge. The magic really starts to happen
when you rotate the forks through 90 degrees and are able
to use it as a hinged corner. Not only can the fork be
rotated, but the male and female ends are
interchangeable allowing for the first time, TOTALLY
universal fork connector corner blocks. As if this wasn't
enough the fork ends are removable which allows the
truss to be used with it's conventional bolt plates, whilst the
main chords are protected against crushing by the
permanently installed fork receptor barrel. Other features
include a double taper shear pin for ease of alignment,
stainless steel construction and no fasteners protruding
beyond the truss geometry.
Components
Assembly
Assembly drawings
Omni - Removable fork connection system
Operational Features
1. Option to remove forks and use conventional butt
splice bolt plates.
2. Ability to change sex of connectors.
3. Ability to rotate connectors to create hinges and
angles in any direction.
4. "Barrel" reinforces the tube ends against crushing
Omni removable fork end barrel
Omni removable male fork end
Omni removable female fork end
Omni connector assembly
Construction Features
1. Made of Stainless steel.
2. Use of permanent insert "Barrel".
3. Use of "inline thread" for fastening.
4. Use of "American Buttress" type thread.
5. Double taper shear pin for ease of alignment.
6. "Barrel" Fastened in place w/ Spirol (Brand) roll pins.
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Omni truss
Omni connector US patent No. 6675546
S T R U C T U R E S
Introduction to
We are proud to introduce an entirely new
truss line to our product range. TOTALITE
is a lightweight, durable, European style,
conical connection truss that is
manufactured in US standard increments.
An extensive stock of the 12" box version
in 10, 8, 5, and 2ft truss sections and a full
range of corners, bases and accessories
are available for immediate dispatch.
We introduced TOTALITE in response to a
demand for this inexpensive style of truss
in a non-metric format. The lightweight,
but structurally strong design of this style
of truss now dominates the exhibition
halls of Europe, but has been slow to
catch on in the US due to it's previous
unavailability in US standard lengths and
long lead times from European
manufacturers.
TOTALITE fills a hole in our product range
between our New Wave truss range and
our Light Duty rigging truss, and is lighter,
less expensive and more appropriate for
the exhibition, conference, television,
decorative and small show market.
Despite its decorative looks, easy
portability and low cost, TOTALITE is very
much a performance product and has
surprisingly high load capacity due to the
direct chord connection between trusses
and excellent geometry between main
totalite
chords and diagonal bracing. A 20' span
supports a uniformly distributed load
(U.D.L.) of 3,000 Lbs with only a 2"
deflection.
Like all Total Structures truss products it is
highly modular and can be configured in a
number of different ways.
All standard TOTALITE products are
available from inventory from our California
Head office.
TOTALITE is just another example of Total
Structures providing….
...all the support you need.
Totalite truss
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S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Part No
TL21212
TL21210
TL21208
TL21206
TL21205
TL21212
TL21204
TL21203
TL21202
TL21201
TLC212L45
TLC212L60
TLC212L90
TLC212L120
TLC212L135
TLC212T
TLC212X
TLC212LVARC
TLC212LVAR
TLC212LD
TLC212TD
TLC212XD
TLC212XUD
3d view
Truss Features
Description
Specification
11-1/2" w. x 11-1/2"h.
Connection Centers
9.45" x 9.45"
Material Type
6082-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Proprietary Conical
Maximum Certified Span
50ft
Tube wall thickness
2mm
WT (lbs)
12ft Totalite Truss
10ft Totalite Truss
8ft Totalite Truss
6ft Totalite Truss
5ft Totalite Truss
4ft Totalite Truss
3ft Totalite Truss
2ft Totalite Truss
1ft Totalite Truss
45 Degree 2 way Totalite corner
60 Degree 2 way Totalite corner
90 Degree 2 way Totalite corner
120 Degree 2 way Totalite corner
135 Degree 2 way Totalite corner
T-Style 3 way Totalite corner
X-Style 3 way Totalite corner
Totalite variable corner
Totalite locking variable corner
90 Degree & leg down 3 way Totalite corner
T-Style & leg down 4 way Totalite corner
X-Style & leg down 5 way Totalite corner
X-Style leg up & down 6 way Totalite corner
Cornerblock 1-6 dir. - corner
49
40
32
24
20
16
12
8
4
33
27
13
13
13
16
19
18
18
17
20
23
27
13
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
725
363
242
150
96
67
47
31
22
16
3626
3626
3626
3006
2405
2004
1629
1248
986
798
0.04
0.31
1.04
2.05
3.20
4.61
5.95
6.80
7.65
8.50
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
0.06
0.41
0.92
1.64
2.56
3.69
5.02
6.55
7.65
8.50
1813
1813
1503
1127
902
752
598
458
362
293
0.05
0.42
1.18
2.09
3.27
4.71
5.95
6.80
7.65
8.50
1209
1209
1002
752
601
501
429
329
260
210
3626
3006
2004
1503
1202
1002
859
752
616
499
Dimensions
90
9.449" 11.417"
9.449"
11.417"
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Totalite truss
Quarter Pt. Load
45
External Dimensions
Description
Load Data - Totalite
defl
(in)
0.05
0.39
1.09
1.95
3.04
4.38
5.95
6.80
7.65
8.50
Corner
S T R U C T U R E S
Corner measurement for Totalite Component Weights
Totalite Corner
There is a large range of corner blocks for
Totalite to allow for every permutation of
construction in both 2 & 3 dimensions.
This page demonstrates the appropriate corner
for each situation, and how they are utilized in
each of 3 levels of construction.
In addition to the fixed corners, there is a
universal corner block designed to accept "bolt
on" receivers so that any geometry can be
achieved.
Corner
Size in inches (approx)
45
60
90
120
135
T-Joint
X-Joint
90 + D
T-Joint + D
X-Joint + D
X-Joint + D + U
Cornerblock
Swivel Corner
Swivel Base
LVAR
36 x 36
36 x 36
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 24 x 24
24 x 24 x 24
90 in 6 dir
0-180
0-180
0-180
One level construction
T-joint
90 Corner
X-joint
Universal
cornerblock
Variable
corner
3 level construction
Two level construction
T-joint
+ down
X-joint
+ down
90 Corner
X-joint
+ down
90 Corner
+ down
X-joint
+ up
+ down
T-joint
+ down
3d view
Truss Features
T-joint
X-joint
Universal
cornerblock
Swivel
base
Universal
cornerblock
Swivel
corner
Totalite truss
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S T R U C T U R E S
folding
Introduction to Folding Truss
The folding truss series offers a variety of products that serve to fulfill a number of truss
requirements, but also fold to allow a greater economy of truck and storage space.
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Folding Triangular truss
MD Fold Flat truss
HD Fold Flat truss
Fold Flat Catwalk truss
Folding Triangular truss is the oldest in
the range and has been available for
over 15 years. Lightweight and robust,
a 40ft span packs into the same space
as an 8ft pre-rig truss. The truss
comprises of a pair of hinging ladders
with locking elbow braces. The
locking elbows are permanently
attached which means they are
always in the correct place and cannot
be lost, important as misplaced or lost
braces could result in a structural
failure.
Medium duty fold flat uses the same
patented technology as the original
fold flat truss.
The hinging
mechanisms have been updated to
improve robustness.
The original Fold Flat Truss updated to
include new hinging mechanisms to
improve robustness. The truss is
typically fabricated using 2” x 3/16”
wall main chords and fixed fork end
connections for speed of assembly
and measures 30” x 20 ½” when open,
but closes down to only 6” for reduced
transportation and storage volume.
Hinging V braces lock the truss in the
open format and connected to
brackets on the main chords using
quarter turn Camloc fasteners with
butterfly or hex head fittings. The
vertical hinging frames incorporate
diagonals to provide torsional
resistance to the truss.
Working on the same principle as the
other Fold Flat Trusses in the range, the
plan bracing is in the bottom of the truss
and incorporates a platform to allow a
more comfortable work space on the
truss. It should be noted that this does
not provide a strict catwalk and all usual
safety procedures for working at height
on truss should be followed. If a “true”
catwalk is required that meets OSHA
standards, then we recommend Fixed
Catwalk truss.
Folding truss
The truss is typically fabricated using
2” x 3/16” wall main chords and fixed
fork end connections for speed of
assembly and measures 20 ½” x 20
½” when open, but closes down to
only 6” for reduced transportation and
storage volume. Hinging V braces
lock the truss in the open format and
connected to brackets on the main
chords using quarter turn Camloc
fasteners with butterfly or hex head
fittings. The vertical hinging frames
incorporate diagonals to provide
torsional resistance to the truss.
The truss is typically fabricated using 2”
x 3/16” wall main chords and fixed fork
end connections for speed of
assembly. The truss measures 35” x 26
½” when open, but closes down to only
6” for reduced transportation and
storage volume.
Folding Triangular Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
1123
5616
0.01
3713
0.01
1857
0.01
1872
0.01
10
558
5582
0.04
3679
0.04
1840
0.04
1861
0.05
15
370
5548
0.13
3645
0.14
1823
0.12
1849
0.17
20
276
5514
0.32
3323
0.31
1806
0.28
1661
0.36
25
210
5255
0.59
2628
0.48
1789
0.55
1314
0.56
30
144
4317
0.85
2159
0.69
1619
0.87
1079
0.81
35
104
3637
1.16
1819
0.94
1364
1.19
909
1.11
40
78
3119
1.52
1559
1.24
1170
1.55
780
1.45
45
60
2708
1.92
1354
1.57
1016
1.96
677
1.83
50
47
2373
2.37
1186
1.95
890
2.41
593
2.27
Part No
Description
FT10F
FT8F
FT5F
FT4F
FTC2
FTC3
FTC4
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
4ft section
2 way corner section
3 way corner section
4 way corner section
3d view
Dimensions
WT (lbs)
81
70
53
48
66
77
88
Truss Features
Specification
Description
4.0"
26.0"
20.8"
External Dimensions
Please refer drawing
Connection Centers
Please refer drawing
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Aluminum Fork
Maximum Certified
Span
50ft
27.9"
Folding truss
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Fold Flat Medium Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Part No
FFT3M
FFT2M
FFT1M
FFTC4
FFTS4N
3d view
Truss Features
Description
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Specification
External Dimensions
20-1/2"w. x 20-1/2"h.
Connection Centers
18-1/2"w. x 18-1/2”h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Steel fork ends
Maximum Certified
Span
80ft
Folding truss
Description
3m section
2m section
1m section
4 way corner section
4 way sleeve section
Load Data
WT (lbs)
112
84
56
88
96
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
10
615
6153
0.038
4793
0.047
2396
0.04
2051
0.048
20
303
6060
0.305
4583
0.367
2350
0.322
2020
0.383
30
199
5955
1.026
2978
0.83
2233
1.048
1489
0.977
40
108
4303
1.825
2151
1.489
1614
1.862
1076
1.741
50
65
3274
2.851
1637
2.352
1228
2.907
819
2.727
60
43
2557
4.106
1278
3.433
959
4.181
639
3.938
70
19
1323
4.136
662
3.582
496
4.197
331
3.997
80
7
577
4.136
288
3.775
216
4.176
144
4.046
Dimensions
20.5"
18.5"
18.5"
20.5"
Fold Flat Heavy Duty Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
10
827
8272
0.03
2418
0.01
1209
0.01
1531
0.02
15
548
8223
0.10
2370
0.05
1185
0.04
1515
0.07
20
409
8174
0.23
2321
0.11
1160
0.09
1499
0.16
25
325
8126
0.46
2272
0.21
1136
0.18
1482
0.32
30
269
8077
0.79
2223
0.36
1111
0.31
1466
0.55
35
197
6885
1.08
2174
0.57
1087
0.49
1450
0.87
40
148
5933
1.41
2125
0.84
1063
0.73
1434
1.30
45
115
5181
1.78
2076
1.19
1038
1.04
1295
1.70
50
91
4570
2.20
2027
1.62
1014
1.41
1143
2.10
55
74
4062
2.66
1979
2.14
989
1.87
1015
2.54
60
60
3629
3.17
1815
2.62
965
2.42
907
3.03
Part No
Description
HFFT3M
HFFT2M
HFFT1M
HFFTC4
HFFTS4N
3m section
2m section
1m section
4 way corner section
4 way sleeve section
3d view
Dimensions
WT (lbs)
123
87
62
90
98
Truss Features
Specification
Description
20.5”
18.5”
28.0”
30.0”
External Dimensions
20-1/2" w. x 30"h.
Connection Centers
18-1/2”w. x 28"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Steel fork ends
Maximum Certified
Span
60ft
Folding truss
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Fold Flat Catwalk Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
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Description
FCT3M
FCT2M
FCT1M
FCTC4
FCTS4
3m section
2m section
1m section
4 way corner section
4 way sleeve section
3d view
Truss Features
Description
Part No
Specification
External Dimensions
26-5/8"w. x 35-1/2"h.
Connection Centers
24-5/8" w. x 33-1/2"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
Steel fork ends
Maximum Certified
Span
60ft
Folding truss
Load Data
WT (lbs)
145
106
78
94
100
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
5
2127
10636
0.01
4507
0.01
2253
0.01
2817
0.01
10
1058
10581
0.02
4451
0.01
2226
0.01
2799
0.02
15
702
10526
0.07
4396
0.05
2198
0.04
2780
0.07
20
524
10471
0.16
4341
0.11
2170
0.09
2762
0.16
25
417
10415
0.31
4286
0.21
2143
0.18
2743
0.31
30
345
10360
0.54
4230
0.36
2115
0.31
2725
0.54
35
271
9495
0.79
4175
0.56
2088
0.48
2374
0.75
40
205
8205
1.03
4102
0.83
2060
0.72
2051
0.98
45
160
7189
1.30
3594
1.06
2032
1.02
1797
1.24
50
127
6365
1.61
3183
1.31
2005
1.40
1591
1.53
55
103
5681
1.95
2840
1.59
1977
1.86
1420
1.86
60
85
5102
2.32
2551
1.91
1913
2.36
1275
2.21
defl
(in)
Dimensions
26.6"
24.6"
33.5"
35.5"
S T R U C T U R E S
specialist
Specialist truss
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S T R U C T U R E S
specialist
Introduction to Specialist Truss
This section includes our special application trusses.
Par Truss Series
Par Truss is designed to meet many needs,
from smaller shows to major tours, with
complex structures. Two types are
available, single and double lamp bar
versions, and are available in lengths to
accept 4, 6 or 8 fixture bars as required.
The double par series is also compatible
with the Intelligent Pre Rig Truss designed
to carry moving head fixtures. Fixtures are
stored inside the truss in transit, and are
lowered for the show.
Ballast Truss
LDI 2004 Product of the Year Rigging and
Hardware
Total Structures is pleased to offer the
Ballast Truss for use with delay towers and
roof structures. The truss is designed to
hold three plastic tanks that each holds
100 gallons of water. The truss measures
31” x 31” and is 11 feet long and
fabricated with 2” x 3/16” main chords
and 1 ½” x 1/8” diagonals. Each three
tank truss provides over 2500 pounds of
ballast.
The tanks are placed on square box
section bearers that span between the
bottom chords of the truss and are
secured with channel members on top.
The tanks are filled and drained via the
large diameter holes on the top surface
and smaller diameter holes around the
base respectively.
The trusses are provided with four integral
screw jack positions for easy leveling.
Typically four trusses are bolted to a
corner block that is fabricated with top
plates to accept a tower hinge.
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Specialist Truss
Fixed Catwalk Truss
The four Ballast Trusses enable the selfcontained 50 ft high delay tower to be
raised and lowered. The delay tower is
guyed to the ends of the ballast trusses to
transmit the wind forces on the PA down to
ground level without inducing high
bending stresses in the towers.
A similar arrangement can be used to
provide ballast at tower bases on an
outdoor roof structure.
Total Structures is pleased to add Fixed
Catwalk Truss to their extensive range of
industry standard and innovative custom
trusses. The new Fixed Catwalk Truss has
been developed to meet the needs of
permanent installations, and satisfies the
following criteria:
The handrail height is set at the OSHA
requirement of 42”.
Proprietary non-slip metal decking,
with an integral kick rail, is provided
as the walking surface.
The 2006 International Building Code
requires a load rating of of 40 psf.
4 x 2” O.D. integral lamp bars provide
hanging points for lights and other
equipment.
Fabricated from 6061T6 aluminum
for low self-weight and minimal
maintenance, with steel decking for
high resistance to wear.
Par Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Load Data
Component Weights
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
Quarter Pt. Load
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
8
842
6732
0.02
4888
0.02
2444
0.02
2244
0.02
15
445
6670
0.12
4826
0.14
2413
0.12
2223
0.15
22
295
6488
0.37
3244
0.30
2382
0.37
1622
0.36
29
166
4812
0.65
2406
0.53
1805
0.66
1203
0.62
36
105
3764
1.00
1882
0.82
1411
1.02
941
0.96
43
71
3036
1.43
1518
1.18
1139
1.46
759
1.37
50
50
2495
1.93
1247
1.60
936
1.97
624
1.85
57
36
2071
2.51
1036
2.11
777
2.55
518
2.41
64
27
1727
3.16
863
2.69
647
3.22
432
3.05
load
(lbs)
Description
123" section Bolted connection
93" section Bolted connection
63" section Bolted connection
2 way corner section Bolted connection
3 way corner section Bolted connection
4 way corner section Bolted connection
3d view
Dimensions
130
109
89
40
49
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Truss Features
Specification
Description
30.0"
23.5"
19.3"
0.7"
defl
(in)
WT (lbs)
Part No
DP8N
DP6N
DP4N
DPC2N
DPC3N
DPC4N
External Dimensions
30"w. x 26"h.
Connection Centers
23.5"w. x 19.28"h.
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8" Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
Maximum Certified
Span
64ft
26.0"
Specialist truss
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Ballast Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Part No
Description
BT3
BT2
BT1
3 tank truss
2 tank truss
1 tank truss
Load Data
WT (lbs)
408
266
142
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
5
1939
9696
0.01
4922
0.01
2461
0.01
2470
0.01
10
966
9658
0.04
4883
0.03
2442
0.03
2458
0.04
15
641
9620
0.13
4845
0.10
2423
0.09
2445
0.12
20
421
8425
0.27
4213
0.21
2403
0.21
2106
0.25
25
267
6672
0.41
3336
0.33
2384
0.40
1668
0.39
30
183
5489
0.60
2745
0.48
2059
0.61
1372
0.57
35
132
4634
0.81
2317
0.66
1738
0.83
1159
0.77
40
100
3983
1.06
1992
0.86
1494
1.08
996
1.01
45
77
3468
1.34
1734
1.10
1301
1.37
867
1.28
50
61
3049
1.66
1524
1.36
1143
1.69
762
1.58
55
49
2699
2.01
1349
1.66
1012
2.04
675
1.92
60
40
2400
2.38
1200
1.98
900
2.43
600
2.28
Loads do not include ballast weight
3d view
Truss Features
Description
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Specification
External Dimensions
Refer to drawing
Connection Centers
Refer to drawing
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8" Grade 8 Steel
nuts & bolts
Maximum Certified
Span
60ft
Specialist truss
Quarter Pt. Load
Dimensions
30.9"
24.3"
24.3"
30.9"
defl
(in)
Catwalk Truss
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
Center Pt. Load
Third Pt. Load
Quarter Pt. Load
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
load
(lbs)
5
2801
14007
0.002
14007
0.002
7003
0.002
4669
0.002
10
1385
13854
0.012
13854
0.020
6927
0.017
4618
0.016
15
913
13701
0.042
13701
0.066
6850
0.056
4567
0.052
20
677
13548
0.098
13312
0.152
6774
0.133
4516
0.124
25
536
13395
0.192
10512
0.239
6697
0.258
4465
0.241
30
441
13242
0.332
8619
0.345
6465
0.435
4310
0.406
35
374
13089
0.528
7246
0.472
5434
0.592
3623
0.553
40
310
12394
0.757
6197
0.620
4648
0.773
3098
0.723
45
238
10728
0.959
5364
0.789
4023
0.977
2682
0.916
50
187
9364
1.183
4684
0.980
3512
1.206
2341
1.133
55
149
8221
1.432
4110
1.194
3083
1.458
2055
1.373
60
121
7242
1.704
3621
1.432
2716
1.734
1811
1.636
defl
(in)
Part No
Description
CW10
CW8
CW5
CW3M
CW2M
CW1M
CWC-X
10ft section
8ft section
5ft section
3m section
2m section
1m section
Corner section (custom to order)
3d view
Dimensions
2”-2”
WT (lbs)
390
312
195
390
260
130
TBD
Truss Features
Specification
Description
4”-65/8”
4”-25/8”
3”-6”
1”-2”
External Dimensions
Refer to drawing
Connection Centers
Refer to drawing
Material Type
6061-T6 Aluminum
Connector Type
5/8"
Maximum Certified Span
60ft
Grade 8 Steel nuts
& bolts
11”
4”
Ø11/16”
2”-4”
3”-10”
0”
Specialist truss
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new wave truss
2000 LDI Product of the Year - Rigging and
Hardware - Omni Connector
2002 LDI Debuting Product of the Year
Rigging and Hardware - new wave truss
2002 Rental and Staging Magazine Product of the Year - new wave truss
2002 The Exhibitor Show Dealers Choice
Award - new wave truss
2003 PLASA Award for Product
Excellence - new wave truss
2004 The Aluminum Association
International Extrusion of the Year - new
wave extrusion
That it is a truss is where the conventional thinking ends
with new wave. It is the result of three years of ideas and
concepts coming together to create a single, very special,
product. The four most important of these ideas are
construction, materials, connection and finishing.
new wave is constructed using a series of perforated
plates that are bonded to the main chords that pass
through them. This in turn allows a variety of materials to
be used - all aluminum, Plexiglas and, most popular of all,
a carbon fiber / aluminum hybrid. Added to this was a
variation of LDI 2000 Award winner, the OMNI connector.
The rotating fork connection allows the truss to be
assembled in an almost limitless variety of two and threedimensional structural forms without custom fabrication.
The diversity of finishes, looks and branding opportunities
is staggering. For example, the carbon fiber chords can be
printed with custom textures, logos or messages or
finished with a variety of Kevlar fabrics. Amongst those
available are trusses that look like they were made of
wood, and a red and yellow woven fabric, amongst a
dazzling display of others.
The structural web can also be formed to carry a
company logo or other pattern, such as the “Vegas”
truss pictured overleaf that has chords printed with
playing cards and a structural web in the form of clubs,
diamonds, hearts and spades. In addition, the web
can be anodized prior to assembly, and therefore
several colors can be accommodated within the same
truss.
The “Standard” new wave product is comprised of
black carbon fiber finish chords, with bright aluminum
web and is available in 1ft increments up to 10ft.
New wave has its own website at
www.newwavetruss.com
new wave truss
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A - Wave
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Description
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Part No
Description
WT (lbs)
NWA10
NWA9
NWA8
NWA7
NWA6
NWA5
NWA4
NWA3
NWA2
NWA3M
NWA2.5M
NWA2M
NWA1.5M
NWA1M
NWA0.5M
10ft Section
9ft Section
8ft Section
7ft Section
6ft Section
5ft Section
4ft Section
3ft Section
2ft Section
3m Section
2.5m Section
2m Section
1.5m Section
1m Section
0.5m Section
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
12
10
8
7
5
4
3d view
Truss Features
Specification
External Dimensions
6"w. x 6"h.
Connection Centers
5"w. x 5"h.
Material Type
Aluminum (Various alloys)
Connector Type
new wave OMNI connectors
Maximum Certified
24ft
new wave truss
Load Data
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
4
8
12
16
20
24
413
205
110
33
12
4
load
(lbs)
1651
1640
1315
525
237
104
Center Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
1651
1129
657
262
118
52
0.10
0.50
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
defl
(in)
0.10
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.10
1.10
Dimensions
6.2"
4.7"
4.7"
6.2"
New wave U.S. Patent Number 7197856.
C - Wave
S T R U C T U R E S
Component Weights
Load Data
Uniform Loads
span
(ft)
load
(plf)
4
8
12
16
20
24
414
206
128
71
45
30
load
(lbs)
Center Pt. Load
load
(lbs)
defl
(in)
1654
1645
1540
1140
896
731
0.10
0.50
1.50
2.70
4.20
6.10
defl
(in)
0.10
0.50
1.20
2.20
3.40
5.00
1654
1166
770
570
448
365
Part No
Description
WT (lbs)
NWC10-B
NWC9-B
NWC8-B
NWC7-B
NWC6-B
NWC5-B
NWC4-B
NWC3-B
NWC2-B
NWC3M-B
NWC2.5M-B
10ft Section
9ft Section
8ft Section
7ft Section
6ft Section
5ft Section
4ft Section
3ft Section
2ft Section
3m Section
2.5m Section
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
11
9
3d view
Dimensions
6.2"
Specification
Description
4.7"
4.7"
New wave U.S. Patent Number 7197856.
Truss Features
6.2"
External Dimensions
6"w. x 6"h.
Connection Centers
5"w. x 5"h.
Material Type
Carbon Fiber/ Aluminum Hybrid
Connector Type
new wave OMNI connectors
Maximum Certified
Span
24ft
new wave truss
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assembly data
S T R U C T U R E S
assembly data
90 Degree corner with leg
Base assembly exploded view
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new wave truss
90 Degree corner with leg exploded view
90 degree 4-way junction
Side attachment
Custom angle with spreaders
Side attachment exploded view
”T” junction with leg
New wave U.S. Patent Number 7197856.
design help
S T R U C T U R E S
new wave's rotating fork connection system offers
an infinite number of ways to assemble a system
without requiring custom fabrication. The
illustrations on the opposite page show how
conventional intersections are achieved, while on
this page they demonstrate just a fraction of what
can be done. All new wave standard lengths are
available in easy to use 3D CAD blocks in both .dwg
and .dxf formats on a CD. Contact us and we will be
happy to send one to you. We are more than happy
to help develop your ideas if you do not have the
tools to do it yourself, or if you just want some
guidance. Just another example of Total Structures
providing...
“all the support you need”.
New wave U.S. Patent Number 7197856.
design help
new wave truss
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S T R U C T U R E S
ground support
Introduction to Ground Support
The Total Structures Ground Support Series is available in two standard formats, Series 12
and Series 18.
Series 12 is designed for use with the entire As with all Total Structures products, a constant
range of Total Structures truss. It is typically used effort is made to improve or refine the ground
with small to medium roof and ground support support series. The latest innovations include:configuration.
Replaceable machined components
Series 18 is designed for use with Total
Adjustable (in 1" increments) stabilizer braces
Structures truss where trusses are 26" wide or
Chamfered edges on components
greater (Typically Wide Heavy Duty, Par truss
Machined stainless steel hitch pins
and The Fold Flat series)
As with all ground support systems, load capacity
Series 18 is typically used on Medium to Large is dependent on tower height and the method of
sized roof and ground support systems, or bracing the tower. Please refer to the structural
where greater trim height or load capacity is engineers report or contact Total Structures for
required
further information.
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Ground Support
Ground Support - Series 12
S T R U C T U R E S
Load Data 12” Tower
K=1.0
K=1.25
K=1.5
K=2.0
height
(ft)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
10
17977
14732
14732
14732
15
17952
13084
13084
13084
20
17926
11436
11436
8764
25
17901
9788
8542
4749
30
17875
7098
4882
2679
35
17850
4106
2797
1495
40
13650
2279
1520
766
45
10717
1102
695
290
If a point is “held in position, but not restrained in
direction”, then it can be considered as “pinned”.
If a point is “held in position and restrained in direction”,
then it can be considered as “fixed”.
Table 1: Factors to determine effective lengths of towers.
Effectively held in position at both ends,
but not restrained in direction.
K = 1.0
Effectively held in position at one end,
and restrained in direction at both ends.
K = 1.25
Effectively held in position and restrained
in direction at one end, and partially
restrained in direction but not held in
position at the other end.
K = 1.5
Effectively held in position and restrained
in direction at one end, but not held in
position or restrained at the other end.
K = 2.0
Top pulley section
Ground Support is the industry standard means of
supporting truss grids, where flying points are not
available. The 12 inch tower interfaces with most types of
Total Structures truss in both indoor grids and outdoor
roof structures. A full set of associated parts are available
and include headblocks, bases, stabilizers and hinges.
Please refer to structural calculations for allowable loads
for various applications.
Truss manufactured by Total Structures Inc. is designed in
accordance with the “Specifications for Aluminum
Structures” by the Aluminum Association Inc.
The user should refer to “Operating manual for Modular
Aluminum Truss and Tower Sections” and the “Operating
manual for Demountable Aluminum Roof Top Structures”
where applicable.
GST10F
GST8F
GST5F
GST3M
GST2M
GST1M
GSTHN
HGSTPN
GSTB
GSTS
Description
Sleeve section
Hinge section
Component Weights
Part No
Tower section
WT (lbs)
10ft. Tower Bolted Connection
8ft. Tower Bolted Connection
5ft. Tower Bolted Connection
3m Tower Bolted Connection
2m Tower Bolted Connection
1m Tower Bolted Connection
Hinge tower section Bolted Connection
Head Block
Base unit
Set of adjustable stabilizers W/braces (4 per set)
66
56
41
66
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32
56
31
40
53
Adjustable stabilizers
HOIST
Ground Support
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Ground Support - Series 18
S T R U C T U R E S
Load Data 18” Tower
Top pulley section
K=1.0
K=1.25
K=1.5
K=2.0
height
(ft)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
axial
load
(lbs)
10
27493
24391
24391
24391
15
27453
22800
22800
22800
20
27412
21208
21208
21208
25
27372
19617
19617
19617
30
27331
18025
18025
14900
35
27291
16434
16434
9897
40
27251
14843
12248
6748
27210
12476
8553
4652
3196
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Tower section
As with the 12 inch ground support, the 18 inch tower
interfaces with virtually all Total Structures truss, (where
overall truss dimensions allow), and is used where higher
load capacity and increased height are required. A full set
of associated parts are available as for the 12 inch series.
Please refer to structural calculations for allowable loads
for various applications.
Sleeve section
Adjustable stabilizers
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Ground Support
27170
8812
5996
55
26756
6193
4165
2148
60
22371
4269
2817
1373
If a point is “held in position, but not restrained in
direction”, then it can be considered as “pinned”.
If a point is “held in position and restrained in direction”,
then it can be considered as “fixed”.
Component Weights
Hinge section
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Table 1: Factors to determine effective lengths of towers.
Part No
Description
HGST10F
HGST8F
HGST5F
HGST3N
HGST2N
HGST1N
HGSTHN
HGSTPN
HGSTB
HGSTS
10ft. Tower Bolted Connection
8ft. Tower Bolted Connection
5ft. Tower Bolted Connection
3m Tower Bolted Connection
2m Tower Bolted Connection
1m Tower Bolted Connection
Hinge tower section Bolted Connection
Head Block
Base unit
Set of adjustable stabilizers W/braces (4 per set)
WT (lbs)
86
71
52
86
59
34
62
41
52
53
Effectively held in position at both ends,
but not restrained in direction.
K = 1.0
Effectively held in position at one end,
and restrained in direction at both ends.
K = 1.25
Effectively held in position and restrained
in direction at one end, and partially
restrained in direction but not held in
position at the other end.
K = 1.5
Effectively held in position and restrained
in direction at one end, but not held in
position or restrained at the other end.
K = 2.0
S T R U C T U R E S
v tower
Introduction to V-Tower
The Total Structures V-Tower system is
designed specifically to fly line array
sound systems with the least amount of
fuss possible. It has been designed
around a triangular based pyramid
which allows the smallest practical
base area whilst cleverly enabling its
load and self weight to become its own
ballast.
We build our V-Tower system around
standard tower truss sizes so that the
majority of the components can be taken
from existing inventory or, once
purchased, have a life beyond their use
in a V-Tower. “Standard” truss sizes
utilized are 12”, 18” and 20 ½” although
larger trusses can be utilized when the
situation demands.
more often than not there is almost no
such thing as a “standard” application so
we have developed our engineering to
be flexible so that a number of variables
can be changed to produce a report
tailored to meet each of our clients
needs. Examples of these variables
include tower height, truss size, local
wind load code requirements, weight
AND size of payload (surface area
attracts wind load) as well as individual
needs to use various systems with the
tower. Most certainly one size does not,
and should not, fit all.
Our system was designed with health
and safety in mind from its conception,
and there is no need to climb during its
assembly or installation of its payload.
Generic engineering cases have been
developed for a number of applications,
but at Total Structures we know that
V-Tower
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V-Tower
S T R U C T U R E S
v-tower
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V-Tower
S T R U C T U R E S
arena deck
Introduction to ArenA Deck
ArenA Deck is a high performance, modular staging system that has been tried and tested in
the market over a number of years. Fully engineered to perform for all but the most extreme
applications, ArenA Deck has a load capacity of 150lbs per sq/ft and can be manufactured
to higher performance specifications on request.
Standard finish is all aluminum with a
high quality marine ply deck with
integrated non-slip embossed finish in
black. The clever interlocking design
means that no tools are required for
assembly and a standard 60ft x 40ft
deck can be assembled by 6 people in
under 2 hours.
The Standard 8ft x 4ft deck system
comprises of only 6 component types,
Deck, Leg, 8ft and 4ft Gates and 8ft
and 4ft link beams. The structure that is
created provides under stage storage
and access.
As you would expect from a Total
Structures product, accessories,
storage and shipping have all be given
close scrutiny. Standard accessories
include ramps, stairs, hand rails and
storage/ shipping carts. Custom dollies
are produced to order to deal with
special packing requirements.
RENA
DECK
The nature of the system also allows the
inclusion of standard components
seamlessly into a custom stage set.
Custom elements including curves,
ramps, stairs and thrusts are all
comfortably created from the systems
designed functions. Custom decks that
include curves and odd angles are all
tailored using CAD based water jet
cutting that ensure a perfect fit at final
assembly.
ArenA Deck
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ArenA Deck
S T R U C T U R E S
8ft
RENA
DECK
4ft
Specifications
Modular Staging units consist of four basic
components:
Low profile stage deck
Low Profile Stage Deck
Main Support Gate
Node Post with adjustable screw jack
Link Beam
Link beam - 8ft
Fast & easy assembly no tools required
Ergonomic design allows for low volume
storage and transportation
All components are lightweight for easy
handling
150lbs/sq.ft stage load rating
Easy under stage access due to Link
Beam design
Main support gate - 8ft
Available in 4ft x 4ft & 4ft x 8ft modules
as standard
Link beam - 4ft
Handrails, Ramps, Stairs, Dollies are
available
Special variations available on request
Height ranges to suit clients
requirements
Node post
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ArenA Deck
Main support gate - 4ft
ArenA Deck
S T R U C T U R E S
4' Gate
4' Link Beam
4' Railing
4' Node Post
4' x 8' Deck
8' Gate
8' Link Beam
8' Railing
Scaff Jack
Stairs
ArenA Deck
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S T R U C T U R E S
Introduction to chain hoists
The Power to Perform
Total Structures is an Entertainment Master
Distributor for America's favorite chain
hoist. With on the shelf inventory, in house
technicians, competitive pricing, regular
motor schools and a sales team with over
30 years of product experience, we are
your best choice when it comes to filling
your lifting needs. In addition to hoists,
Total Structures carries several lines of
motor control, cabling, and rigging
hardware, providing you with a complete
system solution. From production houses,
resellers, and end users to architects and
specifiers, Total Structures can help you
accomplish your jobs with the best
equipment for your application.
A vast range of CM products are available
including a multitude of spares and
accessories. Featured opposite are the
specifications for the most popular hoists
used globally in the temporary structures
market, the “riggers choice” Lodestar and
the increasingly popular and renowned
baby brother, the Prostar.
E LODESTAR
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ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
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Chain Hoists
R
Lodestar
Prostar
Overview
Overview
The CM Lodestar is the most durable chain hoist on the market today. Its reliability is
unsurpassed in the entertainment industry.
The CM Prostar models are designed and built for the unique rigging applications
encountered at small venues. Lightweight, quiet and portable, the CM Prostar features an
overload device that protects the operator and structure from damaging overloads.
Features
Features
Capacities – ¼ to 2 tons – Higher capacities available if required.
Speeds – 8 – 64 ft per minute.
Lift – 60ft standard. Any other on request.
Voltages – Three Phase 415V/220V 50/60 Hz as standard with other three phase and single
phase units available.
Low voltage control – 110V for long cable runs without voltage drop. 24V and 48V optional.
Direct control units also available.
Voltage Board – Quick change plugs prevent improper voltage connections that can cause
damage to the hoist. If misconnected, hoist will not operate. No other component changes
required.
Electrical – Finger safe wiring meets all electrical codes.
Adjustable limit switch – Prevents loads from over travel.
New 5 pocket lift wheel for improved chain wear and smooth lifting.
Double brake – Optional double brake available.
Load chain – Zinc plated load chain protects against corrosion. Optional black finish available.
Optional CM Alloy Latchlok Hooks – Locking Hooks released only by operator.
Black Powdercoat finish – For low visibility and durability.
Overload protection – Helps prevent lifting of dangerous overloads.
Lodestar is the “riggers choice”.
Technical data
Technical data
Capacity Model No of Lift
H.P. Headroom
(Tons)
Chains Speed
ft/min
1/4
1/4
1/2
1/2
1/2
1
1
2
2
1/4
1/4
1/2
1/2
1
2
B
C
F
J
JJ
L
LL
R
RR
B
C
F
J
L
R
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Capacities – 300 to 1000lbs.
Speeds – 8 – 40 ft per minute
Lift – 60ft standard. Any other on request
Voltages – Three Phase 220V 60 Hz as standard with other three phase and single phase
voltages available.
Low voltage control – 110V for long cable runs without voltage drop. 24V and 48V optional.
Direct control units also available.
Compact design.
Light weight. 500 Lb body weighs less than 29 lbs.
Quiet and smooth.
Chain stop – Mounted on chain prevents over-travel.
Overload protection – Helps prevent lifting of dangerous overloads.
16
32
16
32
64
16
32
8
16
16
32
16
32
16
8
1/4
1/2
1/2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1/4
1/2
1/2
1
1
1
16 1/4
16 1/4
16 1/4
18 5/8
18 5/8
18 5/8
18 5/8
24 1/8
24 1/8
16 1/4
16 1/4
16 1/4
18 5/8
18 5/8
24 1/8
Housing Dim. (Inches)
H
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
7 5/8
W
8 3/4
8 3/4
8 3/4
12 5/8
12 5/8
12 5/8
12 5/8
12 5/8
12 5/8
8 3/4
8 3/4
8 3/4
12 5/8
12 5/8
12 5/8
L
20 3/4
20 3/4
20 3/4
23
23
23
23
23
23
20 3/4
20 3/4
20 3/4
23
23
23
Weight
Chain
(Less Chain) Weight
lbs
(lbs per ft)
63
68
68
110
114
110
114
119
123
63
68
68
110
110
114
0.85
0.85
0.85
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1**
1.1**
0.85
0.85
0.85
1.1
1.1
1.1**
Operating
Voltage
Full Load
Amps
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
230/460-3-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
1.8/1.1
1.7/1.2
1.7/1.2
3.8/2.3
11.3/6
3.8/2.3
11.3/6
3.8/2.3
11.3/6
5.2
8
8
13
13
13
Weight
Chain
Capacity Product No of
Lift
H.P. Headroom Housing Dim. (Inches)
(lbs)
Code Chains Speed
W
H
L (Less Chain) Weight
lbs
(lbs per ft)
ft/min
300
300
500
600
1000
300
500
600
2042S
2074E
2127S
2045S
2129S
2049S
2018S
2048
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
16
40
16
8
8
16
12
8
1/6
1/6
1/4
1/6
1/6
1/6
1/6
1/6
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
11 5/8
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
12 1/2
28.6
28.6
28.6
33
33
28.6
28.6
33
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24**
0.24**
0.24
0.24
0.24**
Operating Full Load
Amps
Voltage
230-3-60
230-3-60
230-3-60
230-3-60
230-3-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
115-1-60
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.2
1.2
3.6
3.6
3.6
** Requires double chain, therefore multiply by 2 per ft of lift
Other capacities and speeds available upon request.
Other voltages including 415V three phase and 220V single phase units available upon request.
** Requires double chain, therefore multiply by 2 per ft of lift
Other capacities up to 3 Tons and other speeds available upon request.
Other voltages including 220V single phase and 575V three phase available upon request.
Chain Hoists
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Chain Hoists - Columbus McKinnon
The Rigger’s Choice
We’ve received the best reviews, heard “Bravo”
countless times and, like all the greats, we’re
recognized in every venue around the world. So how
do we make the legendary Lodestar electric chain
hoist even better? By incorporating new features that
provide steady operation for any application in the
entertainment industry. From today’s top-selling
musical performers to international sporting
competitions, organizers rely on the Lodestar for
consistent performance event after event.
Professional riggers have trusted the Lodestar for
unsurpassed reliability for decades, and now you can
experience the quietest, smoothest-running Lodestar
ever. What an Encore!
S T R U C T U R E S
S T R U C T U R E S
BRAKE - Heavy Duty AC Brake
proven design in more than 1 million
Lodestars.
(Double DC Brake available)
LOAD CHAIN
Sizes available from 1/4 in. to
5/16 in. Meets or exceeds many
national and international
standards. Zinc plated supplied
as standard. Black phosphate
finish available.100% proof
tested.
LIMIT SWITCH
Adjustable screw limit
switch that will automatically
stop the hook at any
predetermined point when
either hoisting or lifting.
LIFT WHEEL
5 Pocket Liftwheel increases
chain and liftwheel
engagement while providing
smoother lifting, less vibration
and reduced chain wear when
properly maintained.
5 pocket liftwheel
Improved chain wear & smooth lifting.
Clutch outside gear train meets
international standards.
INTERNAL CHAIN GUIDE
Stamped Steel guide coated
for corrosion resistance and
quiet operation, while keeping
the load chain and liftwheel
aligned.
Precision helical gearing for quieter
operation.
Redesigned control panel for easier
access & fuse installation.
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Chain Hoists
CLUTCH
Designed to prevent lifting of
excessive overloads. Located
outside the gear box.
Adjustable and easy to
access.
AC ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE
Field tested and proven in over 1 million
lodestars worldwide.
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL
110 volt for long cable runs without
Voltage drop 24 & 48 volt optional.
(low voltage unit only).
DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT HOUSING
Cast aluminum. Black powder coated
finish for low visibility.
New features on this next
generation of Lodestar
CONTROL PANEL
Provides easy access to
controls, plug & play
connectors allow for quick
voltage change for dual
voltage motors. Fuses located
on terminal strip (optional).
Standard features
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
Designed to prevent lifting of excessive
overloads. Helps prevent lifting of
dangerous overloads.
METRIC RATED MEETS REQUIREMENTS
Meets or exceeds world standards.
ROAD READY
Easy to stow and travel.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
The industry’s best.
GEARING
Helical design for long wear life and
smooth operation.
Optional features
LOAD CHAIN
Designed and manufactured by Columbus
McKinnon. Zinc plated to protect against
corrosion. Optional black finish available.
DOUBLE BRAKE
Two independent acting DC brakes for
redundant braking. Field installation kit
available.
DUTY CYCLE
H-4 duty rated for heavy duty application.
2m fem class. 50% duty cycle or 300
on/off per hour. Direct control units
available.
ENCODERS AVAILABLE
Incremental & Absolute.
ELECTRICAL
Finger safe wiring meets all electrical
codes. Quick change plugs allow for
voltages 208 thru 460. Prevents improper
voltage connections which can cause
hoist damage. (Low Voltage Unit Only).
VARIABLE SPEED UNITS AVAILABLE
ALLOY LATCHLOK HOOKS
Remains locked until
released by the operator,
even if chain goes slack.
CHAIN BAGS
Cloth type bags easy-to-mount.
ADJUSTABLE LIMIT SWITCH
Adjustable screw limit switch that will
automatically stop the hook at any
predetermined point when either lifting or
lowering, preventing overtravel.
(Low Voltage Unit Only).
Chain Hoists
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Motor Control
An industry leader for over 20 years,
Motion Laboratories has set the mark for
the highest quality modular motor
control and power distribution
equipment. Their line of conventional
style motor controllers is second to
none. Whether you are looking for
portable control for your touring system,
or a permanent controller for a venue,
Motion Labs has the right equipment for
the job. All Motion Labs products
conform to ETL and cETL standards for
control and power distribution
equipment.
Adding more flexibility to these control
systems are the Server computer control
and the Cell*Mate data monitoring
systems. Both of these products can be
used in conjunction with any Motion
Labs control system to offer more
precise control and monitoring of system
activity.
Portable Motor Control Systems
Offering two styles of control systems to
fit your needs, Motion Laboratories
produces a system that is right for you.
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Motor Control
S T R U C T U R E S
MotoPac motor control
Permanent Installation Control Systems
The latest offering in their lineup, the MotoPac is an eight
channel motor controller designed with larger systems in mind.
The rack mountable units can easily be chained together to
operate systems as large as 32 channels.
Motion Laboratories offers a full range of control and power
distribution systems designed for permanent installation in
your facility. Available from four channel and up, with a variety
of options, systems can be tailored to your specific project.
With the optional MaxPac power distribution unit, the customer
can tailor the control system to each project.
The Server
The computerized Server control system works with standard
manual controllers, adding more precise position control and
repeatability in moves during a show. Available in eight
channel modules, the units can be networked together to run
up to 128 hoists simultaneously.
MaxPac
Conventional Portable Motor Control:
Based on a modular panel design, these controllers are available
in configurations from four channels up to 32 channels. Units are
available with a variety of output configurations, as well as power
input connectors. Multiple controllers can be linked together via
larger control pendants to allow the simultaneous operation of
larger motor systems.
Cell*Mate
Convenient answer to the question “How much
does it weigh?” The Cell-Mate couples it's two
ton rated load cells with an eight channel display
unit, allowing the user to monitor point loads
from the show floor, instead of walking trusses to
read displays. As with all Motion Labs systems,
the displays are rack mountable for ease of use
and flexibility of system layout. Load cells are
also available in a 5 Ton version.
Motor Control
skjonberg
controls, inc.
Skjonberg Controls reputation as an
innovator in the design and manufacture of
rigging control systems was established in
the early 1980's. Since that time they have
expanded their range of equipment and
services to encompass manual and
programmable control of chain motors and
servo control systems as well as UL listed
power distribution, load monitoring, cabling
and wire rope winches.
Total Structures is a distributor of Skjonberg
control systems and is uniquely placed
geographically for the smooth integration of
equipment between the two companies.
This page provides only the smallest
sample of the standard range of Skjonberg
products. More information about the entire
product line is available on request.
CS-800
The CS-800 is the most economical member of the modular line of controllers. Ready to run
eight individual hoists, both power distribution and relay control for the hoists reside in the
same compact unit. Manual control is provided through a remote pendant with a 25 foot cable.
The remote has up/down select switches and LED indicators for each hoist, momentary run
button, and an emergency stop switch that controls a disconnect contactor. Not only is the
CS-800 a stand alone unit, it can also be used with the line of controls. Add four CS-800’s to
the TR-3200 Manual Control to run 32 hoists under computer control. CS-400, 4 way controller
is also available.
TR manual control series
The TR Series offers 32 channels of relay and the manual control plus power
distribution packaged in a convenient road case. The case houses the TR3200, four TR-8000s and the TR-200. It is available in all international
voltages using either Cee form or Hubbell connectors.
Rigging Accessories
A full range of accessories is available to
complement the Total Structures range of
products. These include Road Cases,
Cables, Rigging Hardware, Fixture Clamps,
Fabrics and Roof Skins etc. Please contact
us with your specific needs and we will be
pleased to help. +1 805 676 3322 or by email at [email protected].
Rigging Accessories
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motion dampening for moving lights
The RSC Lightlock (Pat pending) is a revolutionary new device for the entertainment industry, which
allows moving lights to be rigged on very lightweight hanging or flown, structures. Until now it
has been impossible to hang moving lights onto trapezes, lightweight automated bars or
pantographs due to unwanted oscillation in the structure. The RSC Lightlock is the first device
of its kind to counteract and eliminate unwanted movement of automated lights on lightweight
structures and opens up a plethora of lighting solutions.
RSC Lightlock is the proud winner of the following awards….
2008 PLASA
Gold Award for Innovation
2009 LDI
Best Debuting Product Award
2010 Live Design Magazine
Product of the Year
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RSC Lightlock
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Julius Caesar
Photos by Ellie Kurttz
The Winter's Tale
Photos by Alessandro Evangelista
Julius Caesar
Photos by Ellie Kurttz
As You Like It
Photos by Ellie Kurttz
As You Like It
Photos by Ellie Kurttz
The RSC Lightlock Story
When the Royal Shakespeare Company
began planning the £112 million
($200million) refurbishment its Head of
Lighting, Vince Herbert, saw a unique
opportunity to transform the way that
theatre lighting rigs were assembled. Here
Vince talks about how necessity brought
about the invention of the RSC Lightlock.
“I started working on this concept when
we were working on the refurbishment of
the Royal Exchange Theatre in
Manchester several years ago. The idea
was to put moving lights onto television
pantographs so that we could vary the
angle of the lighting within cues and make
them much easier to maintain.
“When we started talking about the RSC's
auditorium designs for the new Royal
Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-uponAvon, Flip Tanner (the Technical Project
Co-coordinator) asked me what I really
wanted the rig to look like and what we
should do with it. I had never forgotten the
modular cluster lighting idea, and this was
the ideal time to put it into place. It was
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also driven by health and safety because in
the future we won't be climbing up to the
lights; the lights will be coming down to us.
“However there is a huge drawback with a
small modular single or cluster moving light
hang: they swing! I did an experiment in The
Courtyard Theatre to test just how much it
would swing and it was way more than
expected. I realized at this point that I would
need to find or design something that would
stop the swing. I assumed that this problem
must have already been solved, and when I
found it hadn't I realized that it was up to
me! In the name of research I spent some
time on a swing in a park in Stratford-uponAvon. The idea I had was that if you could
start yourself swinging by moving your legs,
you could stop yourself by moving your legs
in the other direction. I must have looked
crazy testing out my theory. However, it
worked! An equal and opposite amount of
energy: simple physics.”
From this point Vince developed the RSC
Lightlock device. The prototype was
exhibited publicly for the first time at PLASA
08, winning a Gold Award for Innovation
and attracting interest from a number of
manufacturers as well as designers and
end users. The contract to develop,
manufacture and sell Lightlock was
eventually awarded to Total Solutions
Group and U.S. strategic partner Total
Structures Inc. on the grounds of
experience, geography and not least of all
both companies commitment to innovation
and safety.
Lightlock inventor Vince Herbert pictured with
Patrick Stewart at The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon
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Flexibility
Use of lightweight rigging means that the moving light can be
situated virtually anywhere and the halting of movement ensures
that there are no 'out of action' moving lights.
Quiet Operation
The RSC Lightlock emits low noise levels, which allows its use
during live performances.
Health and Safety
The RSC Lightlock reduces the need for bridges or trusses and
therefore reduces the need for working at height when
maintaining or adjusting a light.
Does it need data?
No.
Does it need a secondary safety device?
As with all devices rigged at height, the RSC Lightlock
requires a safety bond. The RSC Lightlock also has an
added internal electronic safety device that prevents it from
being rigged the wrong way up.
Cost efficiency
Moving lights can be maintained at ground level by lowering the
rig to where staff can safely maintain or adjust them. Avoiding
working at height results in significant time savings for the
entertainment industry.
Does it require any specialist rigging?
No.
Environmental
A lighting designer can choose to create the same design with a
smaller rig, resulting in a cost saving and environmental benefit.
Does it require calibration?
The RSC Lightlock self-calibrates every time you power-up;
this usually takes about 1.5 seconds.
FAQs
What power does it use?
The RSC Lightlock runs at a maximum of 150 watts.
How does it work?
The RSC Lightlock works by accelerating and decelerating
a balanced mass or weight at the appropriate moment of the
swing cycle of a moving structure.
Will the RSC Lightlock stabilize a truss or pipe when one or
more automated fixtures are moving?
Yes.
How many moving fixtures can be moving in unison before
one RSC Lightlock becomes ineffective?
The RSC Lightlock will remain effective for as many moving
fixtures as you require, however it will take slightly longer for
the structure to come to rest, so instead of stopping the
swing instantly it may take a second or two.
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Is RSC Lightlock affected by heat emitting from moving
fixtures?
No.
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New things are invented for theatre lighting all the
time usually big, expensive, technology-driven
devices. But it's the simple things that make you
wonder, 'Why didn't I think of that?' Lightlock is one
of those inventions. On many of my shows there are
flying light ladders, and no matter how you hang
them two, three or four points or how hard the
electricians work, the lights always end up swinging.
Lightlock has solved this problem. By putting it on
top of the light ladder, it keeps the ladder nice and
steady while flying in and out, and prevents the
audience from thinking that the show has an
earthquake effect every time the scenery changes.
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Can I tour RSC Lightlock's into different countries with
different voltages?
Yes, the power supply unit is self switching.
Do you need a different size RSC Lightlock for larger or
smaller items?
No, the standard RSC Lightlock will serve most applications,
but for larger items RSC Lightlocks can be added together to
work in unison with each other.
I've worked as a Lighting Designer for many years
lighting shows for the RSC and other leading theatre
companies. I've always been frustrated by the
limitations of traditional lighting solutions and am
delighted that the RSC has designed this
revolutionary new product which will open up more
flexible creative choices.
Tim Mitchell, Lighting Designer for the RSC's 2008
production of Hamlet.
Lighting Designer Ken Billington
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Creativity
The device enables the creative benefits of moving lights to be
used in a broader variety of theatre, TV and film situations as it
removes the need for heavy duty mounting infrastructure.
Will RSC Lightlock correct oscillations produced by wind?
No, not at the moment - in its current design the RSC
Lightlock will only correct oscillations produced by something
that is attached to the structure. That is to say, the RSC
Lightlock cannot dampen movement caused by an external
force pushing the structure. However watch this space as
developments are on going….
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The main benefits of RSC Lightlock, the RSC's lighting invention
are:
What people say about RSC Lightlock
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Benefits and FAQs
Lightlock is the most revolutionary product to arrive
in a long time. This is an amazing compact
technology that solves an age-old problem within our
industry. Among other applications, I am absolutely
psyched to have the ability of letting moving lights
share video projection trusses with far more stability.
Lighting Designer Patrick Dierson
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How do I rig the RSC Lightlock?
The RSC Lightlock has an integrated track for ½” or M12
fixings that can be rigged with standard clamps and couplers
or direct mount plates.
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Accessories
FAQs
Dimensions
1'-5"
(431.8mm)
slot centres
Dimensions
Sample Applications
3"
(76.2mm)
overall
A LL-R-01
2-way Bridle (pair)
B LL-P-01
Powercon input
cable to bare tail (a
range of connectors
can be added to suit
clients location and
preference)
C LL-A-01
Universal moving
light adaptor
w/hardware
D LL-R-02
Bridle bracket (pair)
E LL-R-03
Eyebolt and
hardward
F LL-F-01
Hanging clamp
A
1'-5 1/2"
(444.5mm)
overall
1'-8 3/8"
(517.5mm)
overall
D
B
G LL-P-002 Powercon "A" to "B"
cable
H LL-P-02
Half coupler
I
Stacking adaptor
LL-R-04
C
F
Technical Details
The unit measures approximately
1'-8 3/8" (517.5mm) wide x 1'-5 1/2"
(444.5mm) deep x 3" (76.2mm) high.
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The RSC Lightlock draws a maximum
of 150 watts.
RSC Lightlock weighs 31lb (14kg).
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