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Stage Tools Introduces High-Strength, Affordable Aluminum Trussing
For Club, Auditorium and Mobile DJ Lighting Set-Ups
LOS ANGELES - Clubs, theaters, churches and mobile DJs now have a new, more secure and attractive way to rig their lighting set-ups. Stage Tools Truss America LLC has introduced a line of T�V-approved aluminum trussing that is not only amazingly strong and durable, but is also priced affordably to fit the budget of virtually any lighting user.
By offering high-quality aluminum trussing at a down-to-earth price, Stage Tools is opening the way for smaller clubs and DJs to take their lighting set-ups to a new level of professionalism, said Kenneth Kahn, general manager of Stage Tools Truss America.
"In the past, many smaller performers, DJs and clubs haven't been able to rig their special effects and lighting fixtures on high quality truss, because it was priced beyond their means," said Kahn. "But now Stage Tools is changing all that with our new line of highly affordable aluminum trussing."
Stage Tools is designed to accommodate the growing market of lighting users who would like to move up to a more elaborate and professional rig-type set-up, added Damian Mendoza, sales manager for Stage Tools Truss America. "There is growing market particularly of DJs and others who want something durable and attractive to hang their lighting on," observed Mendoza. "Stage Tools aluminum trussing provides an answer to their needs. Along with being affordable, it's very strong and rugged, while at the same time offering the light weight and cosmetic appeal of aluminum."
In addition to DJs, the lightweight aluminum trussing is great for other mobile applications, such as touring companies, production/rental houses and tradeshow designers. Stage Tools' affordability and high-quality construction also makes it ideal for all types of permanent installations - from churches and concert halls, theaters and nightclubs, to convention centers and airports.
Not only are Stage Tools products lower in price, they're also stronger than much of the aluminum trussing that was used in the past. That's because the trussing is made from higher-strength 6082-T6 extruded aluminum alloy - a material so strong, rigid and corrosion-resistant that it is used by the aviation industry for aircraft construction.
In addition to being made from a stronger aluminum alloy, Stage Tools products utilize a conical coupling system that offers a number of distinct advantages. For one, the conical shape of the couplers helps to maintain overall rigidity, especially at key stress points, which allows for more secure structuring. In fact, the conical coupling system was adapted from a technology called "mouse-key" construction used in oilrig structures. As you'd imagine, oilrigs must be able to withstand forces from all directions at all times. How's that for stability! There is also a more precise line-up of chords and fastening points, and the conical parts themselves are very difficult to damage, so they are better able to withstand the rigors of road use.
Conical coupling is also more convenient for users, since it assembles very quickly and easily. Additionally, it allows for truss to be genderless, which gives each piece greater versatility, providing users with more rigging options.
Stage Tools offers a complete line of truss in standard lengths, including 3 meter/9.84 ft., 2 meter/6,56 ft., and 1 meter/3.28 ft. Also available are a wide range of other lengths from 0.5 to 5 meters, as well as corners, cross and T-junctions. One end of connecting hardware is included with each segment.
Overall width of the truss is 290 mm (11.5"), with 50mm (2") outer diameter tubing, 20 mm (�") diagonal bracing, and 2 mm (0.078") wall thickness. Stage Tools trussing is T�V-approved and made from 6082-T6 aluminum alloy composition.