A sleeve block lighting truss system is a ground-supported modular truss structure that uses sleeve blocks and hoists to lift the entire truss grid into position.
Unlike fixed cube structures, this system allows safe and controlled elevation of lighting rigs.
For full system logic:
Complete Engineering Guide for Event Truss System Planning
Size: 6m × 6m × 6m
Type: Sleeve block lifting truss system
Structure: Ground support + hoist lifting
Application: Lighting grid, event rigging, exhibition
This system is designed for:
Exhibition lighting structures
DJ and club lighting rigs
Indoor event installations
Temporary truss lifting systems
Key difference:
The top truss structure is assembled on the ground
Then lifted using sleeve block + hoist system
Explore system category:
Lighting Truss Systems
Each tower includes:
Sleeve block (sliding connection)
Manual hoist (2 ton)
Top section
Steel base
Hinge section
Outriggers
This allows:
vertical lifting of the truss grid
controlled height adjustment
safe installation
Connection system:
Connection & Material System
Structural Manufactured Lighting Cheap Trusses 6x6x6m
packing volume: 6.5cbm
packing weight: 830kg
2m truss prefered plan
| Item | Specification(squre truss) | Qty | |||||
| length(M) | main tube(MM) | size(MM) | |||||
| Beam | 3 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 0 pcs | |||
| 2 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 12 pcs | ||||
| 1 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 0 pcs | ||||
| Pillar | 3 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 0 pcs | |||
| 2 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 8 pcs | ||||
| 1 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 4 pcs | ||||
| Tower | Spigot Sleeve Block S | 4 pcs | |||||
| Steel Base S | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Top Section S | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Manual hoist,BA05 2Tons | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Spigot Hinge Section,Height 1m | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Fibre sling,BA04,2 tons 3m | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Long outrigger | 16 pcs | ||||||
| Truss Accessory | Conical coupler & Safrty clip & pin | whole set | |||||
economical plan
packing weight: 800kg
packing volume: 6.5cbm
| Item | Specification(squre truss) | Qty | |||||
| length(M) | main tube(MM) | size(MM) | |||||
| Beam | 3 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 8 pcs | |||
| 2 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 0 pcs | ||||
| 1 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 0 pcs | ||||
| Pillar | 3 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 4 pcs | |||
| 2 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | 4 pcs | ||||
| 1 | 50×3.0 | CS289×289 | pcs | ||||
| Tower | Spigot Sleeve Block S | 4 pcs | |||||
| Steel Base S | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Top Section S | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Manual hoist,BA05 2Tons | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Spigot Hinge Section,Height 1m | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Fibre sling,BA04,2 tons 3m | 4 pcs | ||||||
| Long outrigger | 16 pcs | ||||||
| Truss Accessory | Conical coupler & Safrty clip & pin | whole set | |||||
Sleeve block system:
avoids working at height during assembly
improves safety
allows controlled lifting
Installation reference:
Installation Methodology
Used when:
ceiling rigging is not available
large lighting grid is required
temporary structures are needed
With outriggers and base system:
prevents tipping
improves load stability
Safety reference:
Safety Standards & Engineering Constraints
Supports:
lighting fixtures
LED panels
event display systems
Load reference:
Load Analysis for Truss Systems
Suitable for venues without ceiling rigging
Sleeve block system vs fixed truss:
Fixed truss → faster but limited
Sleeve block → safer, adjustable, professional
In professional events, lifting systems are preferred
Q1: What is a sleeve block?
It is a sliding connection that allows the truss to be lifted vertically.
Q2: Is this a cube structure?
No, this is a lifting system using sleeve blocks and hoists.
Q3: Can it be used without ceiling support?
Yes, it is a ground support system.
Q4: Is it safe for lighting installation?
Yes, designed for professional lighting rigs.
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