Light weight approximately 1/3 that of steel
Corrosion resistant
High tensile strength
Attractive finish options e.g. polished aluminum
Fully recyclable
WHY USE CONICAL COUPLING?
Allows our truss to be genderless
Provides a more precise line up of chords and fastening points
Assembles quick & easy with very few tools
Conical shape of couplers helps maintain overall rigidity,
especially at shear stress points
Parts are difficult to damage
Unit length is working length
TRUSS CONNECTION TYPE COMPARISONS:
Gusset / End Plate style (most
popular in touring/production market)
Cons:
Pros:
More difficult to line up the
pieces
Takes more time to assemble
Special tools needed
Allows spaces or gaps to form in the lower chord sections
Potential danger if the correct bolts arent used
Special hinges needed
Genderless system
Connections are difficult to damage
Corners are easy to use
Tubular/Sleeve type coupling style
Cons:
Pros:
Difficult to line up the pieces
Takes more time to assemble
Connections are easy to damage
A-I Consolidated, Inc.
5002 Industrial Way, #2
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
208-765-3280
Fax 208-765-3338
Sales on Pro Audio Video DJ Electronic & Music
Gear Since 1976
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