Tomcat Box Truss 20" x 8' Silver
Description
The Tomcat 20.5" x 20.5" box truss, 8-foot length, provides a reliable, rental-ready structural element for staging, lighting, and rigging applications. Constructed from mill-certified aluminum and fabricated by AWS certified welders, this truss combines predictable performance with documented engineering and ANSI compliance.
Key Features
- Standard box dimension: 20.5" x 20.5" cross section, 8' length for modular builds.
- Main chords: 2" outer diameter, 1/8" wall (50.8 mm OD x 4.7 mm) aluminum for consistent load paths.
- Diagonals: 1" outer diameter, 1/8" wall (25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum to maintain rigidity and alignment.
- Certified fabrication: Welded by AWS certified welders and designed by a U.S. licensed professional engineer.
- Standards compliance: Built to meet ANSI E1.2-2013 guidance for truss systems.
Use Cases
This truss is suitable for temporary or touring setups where modularity and compatibility matter. Common rental uses include lighting grids, small to medium stage frameworks, trade show booths, and support for audiovisual equipment. Its standardized dimensions make it easy to integrate with other industry-standard truss sections and accessories.
Included with your rental
- One 8' Tomcat box truss section, professionally fabricated and inspected.
- Documentation: Mill certifications and basic compliance information accompany the rental for installation reference.
- Connection hardware: Standard connection hardware (spigots and safety pins) is provided unless otherwise noted in the rental agreement.
For safe operation, have qualified rigging personnel perform installation and follow load and connection guidance. Contact your rental representative for supplemental accessories, inspection records, or custom configuration needs.
We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.
- View Specs (1 MB)
- View Vectorworks (5 MB)
- View CAD (12 MB)
- 20.5" x 20.5" x 8'
- Main chords are 2" OD x 1/8" - 50.8 mm OD x 4.7 mm aluminum
- Diagonals are 1" OD x 1/8" - 25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm aluminum
- Fabricated by certified welders
Thinking of purchasing rather than renting? UsedLighting.com is a division of 4Wall Entertainment that provides a safe place for buying, selling, and brokering quality used stage lighting equipment. The site carries technician maintained inventory sold directly from 4Wall rental stock that includes unparalleled warranties and customer service.
Thinking of purchasing rather than renting? NewLighting.com is a division of 4Wall Entertainment that carries brand new, unopened fixtures and accessories from top manufacturers. You can rest assured that purchases from the site include all applicable manufacturer warranties, as well as the full customer service and support of the 4Wall family of companies.