ok so iv been looking around on the internet and i cant find anything on light tussing standards. if anyone can lead me in the right dirrection that would be greatly apreciated
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If you go to our products page and under lighting look for truss and truss stands and packages.
Sincerely,
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that’s not really what I’m looking for. currently I am using a 20' span of aril trussing that is holding up my scans, moving heads and all that. however recently it was brought to my knowledge that the codes and standards have changed and that I should look into them to make sure I meet them.
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MSLAYER
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MSLAYER
Well, I don't know what the trussing standards are. But ADJ and their other company, Global Truss, should be able to steer you in the right direction.
Of course, the ADJ solutions are inexpensive. They are designed more oriented for "starting out", but at the same time is rugged and durable, but will lack features you want later, such as super strong and higher weight limitiations.
I would assume that to deal with trussing standards, you'd need to cite something rather specific.
Like for example, I would NOT go further than 15" with ibeam trussing. With the Duratruss, I'd probably say the same thing. I've not stepped into the Global Truss realm because it's too expensive for me, but I'd trust that way further.
It comes down to the followng things:
How long a truss do you want? How do you intend to support it? If using tripods or other ground-mounted solutions, is it going to be safe? Will your mounting solutions bear the load and not fall over?
An issue I had an an event is I went for safe, the idiot promoter went for "anything BUT safe". I had my tripod legs spread way out for safetly, and then he pushed them way in. He's super lucky it didn't fall over. I was very unhappy about that.
I think the main concerns would be weight capacity(get an engineer friend to do the math for you if you need help) as well as safe mounting solutions, especially when using stands of any sort. My thoughts are that it's not a "trussing code" standard, but probably more of a fire marshall and/or safety standards concerns.
YOu do get what you pay for. With the medium duty crank stands and square or triangle trussing from Global Truss, you can get a LOT of options. I know a company that I think used the heavy duty crank stands and 40-feet of square trussing for an outdoor even and it went really well. Not sure of the brand, but I could call them up and ask. They do carry Global Truss as a brand they resell.
Of course, the ADJ solutions are inexpensive. They are designed more oriented for "starting out", but at the same time is rugged and durable, but will lack features you want later, such as super strong and higher weight limitiations.
I would assume that to deal with trussing standards, you'd need to cite something rather specific.
Like for example, I would NOT go further than 15" with ibeam trussing. With the Duratruss, I'd probably say the same thing. I've not stepped into the Global Truss realm because it's too expensive for me, but I'd trust that way further.
It comes down to the followng things:
How long a truss do you want? How do you intend to support it? If using tripods or other ground-mounted solutions, is it going to be safe? Will your mounting solutions bear the load and not fall over?
An issue I had an an event is I went for safe, the idiot promoter went for "anything BUT safe". I had my tripod legs spread way out for safetly, and then he pushed them way in. He's super lucky it didn't fall over. I was very unhappy about that.
I think the main concerns would be weight capacity(get an engineer friend to do the math for you if you need help) as well as safe mounting solutions, especially when using stands of any sort. My thoughts are that it's not a "trussing code" standard, but probably more of a fire marshall and/or safety standards concerns.
YOu do get what you pay for. With the medium duty crank stands and square or triangle trussing from Global Truss, you can get a LOT of options. I know a company that I think used the heavy duty crank stands and 40-feet of square trussing for an outdoor even and it went really well. Not sure of the brand, but I could call them up and ask. They do carry Global Truss as a brand they resell.
Alright at least I have something to go on. Thank you for the questions to ask my self and the couple things to keep in mind. I’m sure that will help me out in the near future with my next set up. I also never thought about asking around the local light rental places seeing as that’s there specialty.
Thanks Chris
Sincerely,
MSLAYER
Thanks Chris
Sincerely,
MSLAYER
You can also talk to a professional rigger. They are very familiar with weight loads and regulations.
Try calling local production companies or theaters and explain your situation, and I'm sure they would be glad to chat or meet about it.
Try calling local production companies or theaters and explain your situation, and I'm sure they would be glad to chat or meet about it.
Along with that, in case it wasn't obvious:
Most lighting companies have a professional rigger on staff.
They often need to fly trusses so rigging becomes a very critical issue for flying gear.
They may need to do the rigging for the sound company as well. Some sound companies have their own riggers as well. But sometimes they hae to share points. Ugh, the math!
Even using stands and lifts, rigging is still an issue, as well as stability and not being able to be knocked over/around.
Using full "cages' also requires rigging, if anything from a weight stand point.
Some of those configs on the Global Truss site are pretty cool. Too bad I can't afford any of it!
Most lighting companies have a professional rigger on staff.
They often need to fly trusses so rigging becomes a very critical issue for flying gear.
They may need to do the rigging for the sound company as well. Some sound companies have their own riggers as well. But sometimes they hae to share points. Ugh, the math!
Even using stands and lifts, rigging is still an issue, as well as stability and not being able to be knocked over/around.
Using full "cages' also requires rigging, if anything from a weight stand point.
Some of those configs on the Global Truss site are pretty cool. Too bad I can't afford any of it!
You can also check: http://www.esta.org/
Mike Whetstone
ShadowDancer Productions
Integrated Theatre
Alternate Member ESTA DMX Control Protocols Working Group
Mike Whetstone
ShadowDancer Productions
Integrated Theatre
Alternate Member ESTA DMX Control Protocols Working Group