Why people choose aluminium truss rather than iron truss

Aluminum truss is a important structural material for event stages, It plays a main role in the truss works. Above all, safety comes first in all around a event, especially for the stage, thus the quality of the truss is the key point.

 

Why in these days, more and more event organizers and truss rental companies choose aluminium truss rather than iron truss?

 

Here, I gathered some information and summarized its advantages in following aspects :

 

1. Aluminum truss has excellent corrosion resistance and durability

Comparing with the traditional stage material such as iron, aluminum truss is made of 6061-T6 industrial aluminum material, which has excellent anti-corrosion characteristics, and the service life is much longer than that of iron truss. In general, aluminum a set of truss system can be used for about 10 to 20 years.

 

2. Aluminum truss has excellent compression capacity

The aluminum truss itself is well-made, and its load-bearing and compression resistance is very good. The average aluminum truss can bear more than 600kg. It can fully meet the needs of large-scale lighting and sound equipment such as various performance stage construction and celebration stage construction. Also, it can be customized design and manufactured into any truss types those truss company prefer, such as roof truss, circular truss, heart truss, dome truss, and etc.

 

3. Aluminum truss has good quality and it is light weight

Aluminum truss is made of aluminium ally, it is half lighter than the traditional iron truss, which reduces the burden for the stage builders who rely on manual work, so that the stage hoisting and stage erecting process and transportation shall save much cost and labor in the stage projects.

 

4. Aluminum truss has silver white color

Usually, Aluminum truss is used for concerts,wedding ceremony, indoor parties, events, gatherings and functions, which people shall take part in are very picky on the aesthetic feeling, comparing brown and gray iron, Aluminum truss looks more modern stylish with its silver white color and smooth simple shape.

How to Choose Between Aluminum and Steel Trusses

Both aluminum and steel trusses have their own advantages, and the best choice depends on the intended application.

In the event industry, aluminum trusses are generally preferred because they offer:

• Lower weight for easier transportation and installation

• Excellent corrosion resistance for indoor and outdoor use

• Faster assembly and dismantling

• Lower long-term maintenance requirements

• Flexible modular designs suitable for touring productions and temporary events

Steel trusses are typically selected for applications requiring extremely high load capacity or permanent structural installations. They are commonly used in heavy industrial projects, construction, and some large Ringlock support systems.

Selecting the appropriate material should be based on load requirements, installation frequency, environmental conditions, transportation costs, and project budget.

Related Reading

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• What Is Stage Truss? – Understand the basic structure, functions, and advantages of stage truss systems.

• 22 Things Guide You to Know About Aluminum Event Stage Lighting Truss – A comprehensive guide to aluminum truss systems, components, and common applications.

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