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Aluminum trusses are one of the most widely used structural systems in the event and entertainment industry. Thanks to their lightweight construction, high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and modular design, they are commonly used for concerts, exhibitions, churches, sporting events, television productions, and outdoor festivals.
However, not all aluminum trusses are the same. Different truss designs are developed to meet different structural requirements, load capacities, installation methods, and visual effects.
This guide introduces the most common types of aluminum trusses and explains how each type is used in professional Event Truss System applications.
The cross-sectional profile is one of the most common ways to classify aluminum trusses.
Advantages include:
High load capacity
Excellent structural stability
Suitable for long spans
Compatible with large lighting and LED systems
They are commonly used for concerts, roof systems, and large event stages.
Triangle trusses use three main chords instead of four.
Compared with box trusses, they are:
Lighter
More economical
Easier to transport
Triangle trusses are often used for:
DJ booths
Small exhibitions
Decorative structures
Indoor events
Ladder trusses have a simple two-chord design.
They are typically used for:
Banner supports
Decorative displays
Small lighting installations
Exhibition booths
Because of their lower load capacity, they are generally not recommended for heavy suspended equipment.
Aluminum trusses are also available in different geometric shapes to satisfy architectural and decorative requirements.
Circular trusses create visually attractive suspended structures for:
Weddings
Trade shows
Fashion events
Exhibition booths
Stage decorations
Curved trusses are designed to create:
Curved roof systems
Architectural stage designs
Decorative entrance structures
They provide greater design flexibility than straight truss sections.
Custom-shaped trusses are manufactured for projects requiring unique visual effects.
Examples include:
Heart-shaped trusses
Star-shaped trusses
Polygonal trusses
Custom exhibition structures
These systems are commonly used for brand activations, weddings, and promotional events.
Professional aluminum trusses are often classified according to their intended application.
Designed primarily for supporting:
Stage lighting
Moving heads
Effects lighting
Cable management
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Event trusses are versatile structural systems capable of supporting lighting, LED walls, banners, speakers, and decorative elements for various temporary events.
Roof truss systems combine vertical towers with overhead beams to support roofing structures, lighting, sound equipment, and weather protection.
LED ground support trusses are specifically engineered to support large LED video walls safely without relying on overhead suspension.
PA towers are designed to support line array speaker systems at concerts and outdoor events.
Unlike standard trusses, they incorporate lifting mechanisms and stabilization systems specifically for audio equipment.
Choosing the correct truss depends on several factors:
Equipment weight
Span length
Installation height
Indoor or outdoor use
Transportation requirements
Frequency of assembly
Budget
Visual design requirements
There is no single truss suitable for every application. Selecting the appropriate system improves safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.
| Truss Type | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| Box Truss | Concerts, festivals, stage roofs, LED walls |
| Triangle Truss | DJ events, small stages, exhibitions |
| Ladder Truss | Banner supports, exhibition displays |
| Circular Truss | Weddings, trade shows, decorative lighting |
| Curved Truss | Roof systems, architectural stage designs |
| Event Truss | Corporate events, ceremonies, temporary structures |
| LED Ground Support Truss | LED video walls and display systems |
| PA Tower | Line array speaker support systems |
Aluminum trusses are available in many different profiles, shapes, and structural configurations, each designed for specific engineering and event requirements.
Whether building a concert stage, exhibition booth, church installation, outdoor festival, or LED display, selecting the appropriate Event Truss System improves structural safety, installation efficiency, and overall project performance.
Understanding the differences between various aluminum truss types allows engineers, event organizers, rental companies, and buyers to choose the most suitable solution for every application.
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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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