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A lighting truss is one of the most important structural systems used in modern event production. Whether at concerts, theaters, churches, exhibitions, television studios, or outdoor festivals, lighting trusses provide a safe and efficient framework for supporting lighting fixtures, LED screens, speakers, and other stage equipment.
Although many people associate lighting trusses only with stage lighting, they actually serve as multi-purpose structural systems capable of supporting a wide range of suspended production equipment while allowing fast installation, modular expansion, and repeated reuse.
This guide explains what a lighting truss is, how it works, the different types available, and why aluminum lighting trusses have become the industry standard for temporary event structures.
A lighting truss is a modular framework manufactured primarily from high-strength aluminum alloy. Individual truss sections are connected together to create structures that safely support suspended equipment above a performance or event area.
Professional Lighting Truss System solutions are commonly used to support:
Stage lighting fixtures
LED video walls
Line array speakers
Decorative elements
Curtains
Projection equipment
Cameras
Special effects equipment
Because of their modular construction, lighting trusses can be configured into simple lighting bars or large roof-supported stage structures.
A lighting truss transfers suspended loads through its triangular structural framework.
The main chords carry tensile and compressive forces, while the diagonal and vertical members distribute loads evenly throughout the structure. This design allows relatively lightweight aluminum trusses to support substantial equipment loads while maintaining excellent structural stability.
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Lighting trusses are available in several common configurations, each suited to different applications.
The most common types include:
Box Truss
Triangle Truss
Ladder Truss
Circular Truss
Custom Truss
Different truss profiles offer different advantages in terms of load capacity, appearance, transportation, and installation requirements.
Professional lighting trusses are typically manufactured from either aluminum or steel.
Aluminum is the preferred material for temporary event structures because it offers:
Lightweight construction
High strength-to-weight ratio
Excellent corrosion resistance
Fast installation
Easy transportation
Long service life
Most professional event trusses are manufactured using high-strength 6061-T6 or 6082-T6 aluminum alloy.
Steel trusses are generally used for permanent installations where transportation and repeated assembly are not required.
Compared with aluminum, steel provides higher material strength but significantly increases weight and installation effort.
Every lighting truss consists of several structural members working together.
The primary components include:
Main chords
Web members
Braces
Diagonal members
Connection plates
Spigot or bolt connections
Each component performs a specific structural function that contributes to the overall strength and stability of the truss.
For more detailed explanations, see:
What Is a Truss Main Chord and Why Is It Important?
What Is a Truss Brace and How Does It Improve Stability?
How Truss Bracing Transfers Structural Loads
Lighting trusses are widely used across the event industry.
Typical applications include:
Concert stages
Music festivals
Churches
Theaters
Television studios
Trade shows
Exhibition booths
Fashion shows
Corporate events
Outdoor celebrations
Their modular design allows the same truss components to be reused for different projects, making them particularly suitable for rental companies and touring productions.
Selecting the right lighting truss depends on several engineering factors.
Consider:
Span length
Supported equipment weight
Installation height
Indoor or outdoor use
Transportation requirements
Assembly frequency
Future expansion needs
Choosing the correct truss profile helps improve safety, installation efficiency, and long-term performance.
Because lighting trusses support suspended equipment above people, safety should always be the highest priority.
Before every installation:
Inspect all truss sections.
Verify connection hardware.
Use certified rigging equipment.
Install secondary safety cables.
Never exceed the designed load capacity.
Perform a complete safety inspection before operation.
Proper installation procedures are just as important as selecting the correct truss.
Lighting trusses have become an essential part of modern event production because they combine structural strength, modular flexibility, and efficient installation into a single system.
Whether supporting stage lighting, LED screens, speakers, or special effects, a professionally engineered Lighting Truss System provides the safe and reliable foundation required for concerts, exhibitions, churches, television productions, and many other events.
Understanding how lighting trusses work, the materials they use, and the structural principles behind their design helps event organizers choose the right solution while improving safety and operational efficiency.
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DragonStage Aluminum Quick Stage Adjustable Legs are telescopic replacement and configuration legs designed for compatible Quick Stage platforms.
Available in both round and square tube versions, with four adjustable height ranges from 0.2–0.3m up to 1.0–1.5m, these legs allow the same modular stage system to be configured for different finished platform heights. The adjustable foot design also helps accommodate minor floor-level differences and sloping installation surfaces
The DragonStage 11x6x7m Covered Concert Roof Truss System combines an 11m-wide × 6m-deep × 7m-high main stage roof with two 2m side PA speaker wings.
The illustrated configuration features a pitched aluminum roof framework with a blue roof canopy, four main support towers, two independent speaker towers, and a matching modular stage platform with guardrails and dual stair access.
Designed for concerts, festivals, live performances, community events, and temporary outdoor productions requiring a coordinated stage roof and separate speaker-support positions.
The DragonStage 10x5x7m Aluminum Pitched Roof Truss System is a modular concert-stage structure featuring a 10m-wide × 5m-deep × 7m-high main roof frame with 2m side speaker wings on both sides.
The configuration combines a pitched aluminum roof-truss framework, four main support towers, two additional side speaker towers, and a matching modular stage platform as illustrated. It is designed for concerts, festivals, live performances, community events, and temporary stage productions requiring separate side positions for line-array or PA equipment.
The DragonStage 32x24x18m Large Ringlock Scaffold Roof Truss Structure combines a large modular Ringlock support system with a heavy-duty aluminum pitched-roof truss framework.
Designed for stadium-scale ceremonies, festivals, cultural performances and large outdoor event productions, the system integrates extensive scaffold support zones, heavy aluminum roof trusses, custom roof connectors, tensioning components and a large roof canopy.
The drawing identifies a nominal 32m × 24m × 18m configuration, with the overall height shown at approximately 18.21m.
A wide low-profile cable protector ramp designed for temporary event areas where power, audio or signal cables need to cross pedestrian routes.
The ramp measures 1270 × 900 × 60mm (50 × 35.4 × 2.36in) and provides multiple 46 × 46mm (1.81 × 1.81in) 20kg cable channels beneath a hinged yellow cover. Wide sloped side sections create a smoother crossing surface for pedestrians, carts and wheelchair users compared with conventional narrow cable protectors.
A complete professional event sound package combining 16 dual-12-inch passive line array speakers, 10 dual-18-inch subwoofers, 6 stage monitors, dedicated Class-D power amplifiers, dual 4-in/8-out DSP processors, power management, wireless microphones, rigging frames, flight cases, amplifier racks and cabling.
This system is designed for concerts, live performances, festivals, touring productions and other professional event sound applications where the customer needs a coordinated PA package rather than individual speakers.
For other professional audio systems, see Stage Sound.
The DragonStage 15×10×8m Aluminum Curved Roof Truss System is a modular concert-stage roofing structure featuring a curved overhead truss framework, four main support towers, and two additional side-wing towers.
The system uses CS389×389mm and CS289×289mm aluminum spigot truss, sleeve block assemblies, BA05 manual hoists, tower bases, outriggers, and a PVC roof canopy. The side wings extend the configuration for additional event-production arrangements, subject to the final equipment layout and verified loading requirements.
Designed for concerts, music festivals, touring productions, and temporary entertainment stages, this system can be supplied with matching modular stage platforms and accessories.
The DragonStage Custom Five-Point Star Aluminum Truss is a decorative event structure designed for wedding backdrops, stage displays, photo areas, exhibition decoration, and artistic event installations.
Featuring a distinctive pentagram-style star shape, the product is available in 2.5×2.63m, 3×3.15m, and 4×3.8m configurations, with selected 200mm and 300mm truss section options.
The customized star geometry provides an alternative to conventional square, rectangular, or circular event truss structures.
The DragonStage 9x6m Bolt Truss Gantry System is a modular event-support structure featuring two vertical truss towers, a horizontal bolt-connected truss beam, tower-head assemblies, base plates, and diagonal outrigger bracing.
With a nominal horizontal dimension of 9m (29.5ft) and a height of 6m (19.7ft), this open-frame structure is intended for event lighting, stage production, backdrop framing, and temporary gantry applications. Final truss specifications, support arrangements, and equipment loads are confirmed according to the project requirements.
The DragonStage 36x18x12m Large Concert Stage Roof Truss System is a large-format modular event structure featuring a multi-tower truss support system, an elevated overhead truss framework, and a modular stage platform with guardrails and stair access.
With nominal dimensions of 36m wide × 18m deep × 12m high (120ft × 60ft × 40ft), this configuration is intended for large concerts, music festivals, live performances, and temporary entertainment productions requiring an extensive stage area and overhead structural framework.
The DragonStage 6.72x4.89m modular event stage combines a 0.6m-high red stage platform with a 7.7m-wide, 4.4m-high rear box truss gantry. The open-top configuration provides a raised performance area and a separate overhead truss frame for event backdrop and production applications. Suitable for concerts, school performances, ceremonies, and indoor events, with final accessories and rigging requirements confirmed according to the project.
The DragonStage 25x10m Ringlock Grandstand is a large modular spectator-seating system designed for temporary sports events, school competitions, festivals, public performances, and other audience gatherings. Measuring 25m wide × 10m deep, the illustrated configuration features tiered seating, two access aisles, and three-sided guardrails. The specified main height is 2.5m, with an overall height of 3.5m. The modular Ringlock system can be configured according to the required seating layout, access arrangement, and project conditions.
The DragonStage 2.44x1.22m Portable Aluminum Stage Kit is a compact 8x4ft temporary event platform supplied with one access stair. Designed for small outdoor concerts, DJ performances, speeches, ceremonies, promotions, and temporary event use, the modular stage can also be combined with additional compatible 4x8ft units when a larger platform is required.
The DragonStage 3.8x3.4m Aluminum Arch Truss Gateway is a compact curved entrance structure built from 290×290mm spigot truss with 300×500mm base plates. With overall external dimensions of approximately 3800mm wide × 3400mm high, it is designed for wedding entrances, exhibition gateways, red-carpet areas, event decoration, photo zones, and other temporary event displays.
DragonStage 632x210x165mm Black Aluminum U-Frame Top Drop Arm for Moving Head Lighting Suspension
The DragonStage 5.49x1.22m Straight Aluminum Event Stage Ramp provides a direct access route for wedding stages, corporate events, ceremonies, hotel functions, and other temporary platforms. The ramp measures approximately 18ft long × 4ft wide (5.49 × 1.22m) and uses modular 4 × 4ft / 1.22 × 1.22m deck sections with 1m / 3.28ft high guardrails along both sides.
The DragonStage 3.0x1.22m Compact Aluminum Stage Transition Ramp provides a short, direct access route between ground level and temporary event stages. With an overall length of approximately 3.0m / 9.84ft and a width of approximately 1.22m / 4ft, the ramp uses modular aluminum stage components and includes 1m / 3.28ft high guardrails on both sides.
The DragonStage 7.84x1.23m Narrow Straight Aluminum Stage Access Ramp provides a direct route between ground level and an elevated temporary stage for performers, speakers, technicians, event staff, and production crew. Its slim footprint measures approximately 308⅝ × 48⅜ in (7.84 × 1.23m) and uses modular 4 × 4 ft / 1.22 × 1.22m ramp deck sections with 1m / 3.28ft high guardrails along both sides.
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