Tomcat Box Truss 20" x 5' Black
Description
This 20.5" x 20.5" x 5' box truss is offered for short-term rental as a reliable, industry-standard structural element for staging, lighting rigs, and temporary installations. It combines durable aluminum construction with certified fabrication and documented compliance to provide a practical solution for event production needs.
Key Features
- Standard box profile: 20.5" x 20.5" footprint, 5-foot length, suited to modular builds and overhead structures.
- Main chords: 2" outer diameter aluminum tubing, 1/8" wall (50.8 mm OD x 4.7 mm), balancing strength and weight for easy handling.
- Diagonals: 1" OD aluminum tubing, 1/8" wall (25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm), providing geometric rigidity and load distribution.
- Fabrication quality: Manufactured by mill-certified materials and welded by AWS certified welders, with each component designed by a U.S.-licensed professional engineer.
- Standards compliance: Conforms to ANSI E1.2-2013 industry code for truss systems.
Use Cases
- Temporary stage roofs and lighting grids for concerts, corporate events, and festivals.
- Trade show booths and exhibition structures where modular, repeatable geometry is required.
- Rigging for audio, lighting, or scenic elements in theater and film production.
Included with your rental
- One 5' Tomcat box truss section, finished in black.
- Documentation pack including mill certification, welding certification, and engineering design declaration confirming ANSI E1.2-2013 conformance.
- Pre-rental inspection: Each section is checked for structural integrity and safe attachment points prior to dispatch.
If you require multiple sections, connection hardware, or load calculations for a complete rig, ask the rental provider for compatibility advice and any additional certification or inspection services needed for your installation.
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.
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- 20.5" x 20.5" x 5'
- 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

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