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How to Choose Safe Aluminum Truss for Live Concert Events
A practical buyer's guide to matching truss size, alloy and connection type to concert lighting and LED screen loads — based on real rental-company inquiries.
If you are rigging lighting or hanging LED screens for live concerts, the truss is the backbone of the whole rig — and guessing the wrong section is not a purchasing mistake, it is a safety problem. This guide walks through the selection questions AUS answers for event rental companies and staging contractors specifying aluminum truss.
Start From What You Hang on the Truss
Selection starts with the load plan, not the catalog. The equipment you intend to hang — moving heads, LED walls, audio — plus the span between supports decides how much structure you need. AUS builds aluminum truss in box, triangle and ladder styles, with standard sections from 250×250 mm up to 600×1200 mm, so the section can be matched to the rig instead of the rig being forced into a section.
We plan to hang heavy LED screens on aluminum truss, can you advise the right truss size and safe loading capacity?
That inquiry is exactly the right first question. The answer depends on the screen weight and the span, which is why AUS starts from the equipment list before matching a section.
Material and Connection Type
All AUS truss is produced in 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, in lengths from 0.5 m to 4 m with custom sizes available. Two connection families cover most rental fleets: spigot truss (the F34/FT series) assembles fast without tools for repeated rental cycles, while bolt truss (the SS series) gives a rigid connection suited to longer-term installs. Both series are produced in-house, and all products have passed CE and TÜV certifications.
What to Send When Asking for a Configuration
To get a usable truss configuration, send four things: the span between supports, the trim height, the equipment you will hang with weights, and whether the rig is indoor or outdoor. With those inputs, AUS can match a section from the standard range — or cut custom lengths inside the 0.5–4 m window — as part of a factory-direct quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy does AUS use for concert truss?
AUS concert truss is produced in 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, in box, triangle and ladder styles.
Can truss lengths be customized for my venue?
Yes. Standard lengths run from 0.5 m to 4 m, and custom sizes are part of the standard factory-direct offer.
Are the truss products certified?
All AUS products have passed CE and TÜV certifications, with more than 10 years of experience in the truss and stage industry.
Planning a concert rig? Send your span, height and equipment list through the contact page and AUS will match the right truss configuration.