The Tomcat Box Truss 12" x 8' Silver provides a dependable, engineered truss section suited for temporary staging, lighting grids, exhibits, and rigging applications where compatibility and safety are priorities. Designed and fabricated to industry standards, this rental unit is intended for use in professional production environments and includes documentation confirming material and weld quality.

Key Features

• Proven construction: main chords are 2" OD x 1/8" (50.8 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum for consistent strength-to-weight performance.
• Rigid diagonal members: diagonals are 1" OD x 1/8" (25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum to control deflection and maintain alignment under load.
• Certified fabrication: components are welded by AWS certified welders and produced from mill-certified materials.
• Engineered compliance: each fabricated component is designed by a U.S. licensed professional engineer and meets ANSI E1.2-2013 requirements.
• Finish: silver aluminum finish for a neutral appearance that integrates with common truss systems.

Use Cases

• Temporary lighting and sound grids for concerts, theaters, and corporate events.
• Trade show booths and exhibit structures where modular, repeatable assembling is required.
• Overhead support for scenic elements and small to medium scenic motors when used within system load limits.

Specifications

• Profile: 12" x 12" box cross section
• Length: 8 feet
• Main chords: 2" OD x 1/8" (50.8 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum
• Diagonals: 1" OD x 1/8" (25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum

Included with your rental

• One Tomcat Box Truss 12" x 8' Silver section.
• Fabrication and material documentation, including mill certifications and welder qualifications upon request.
• Engineer compliance statement confirming design conforms to ANSI E1.2-2013 standards.
• Standard safety inspection prior to shipment. Additional field inspection or load certification can be arranged for an extra fee.

If you need capacity tables, connection hardware recommendations, or assistance integrating this truss into a larger system for your event, please request the technical package when booking the rental.

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.