5 Truss clamps needed asap (for next week) 15KG strength per clamps preferred.

[-bart-]

Keep in mind that if you opt for the MF super clamps you need studs too.
So choose this bundle.
From 15 to 55 mm their are true allrounders, I saw Hugo B uses them too.

[db3306]

When i was working for a company doing bigger events we used 2 clamps or more fore heavier fixtures, such as moving heads and fat scanners, however, do no forget that safety wire.
It can save both lifes and your equipment if the shit hits the fan.

[WookieBoy]

In europe, it is my understandin at least that you have to use 2 clamps (or points of fixing) on dynamic loqds such as moving head fixtures...

Certain fixtrures are (sort of) excluded as they weigh so little, such as GLP impression LED wash heads, but you should really over spec their clamps...

But yes, EVERYTHING mounted on truss or bars shouls have a RATED secondary safety bond wire or chain.
If your projectors are 15kg, then any clamp rated at 20kg or more will be fine to use to hang the unit directly under a horizontal truss/bar.
If you're side hanging off a virticle truss or bar, then I'd use one of the more serious 'half coupler' type clamps like the 'doughty or manfrotto'
Saying that, all my gear )apart from PAR cans which are really pretty lightwieght) is on the clamps I linked to earlier or their big brothers as they're pretty heavy duty, rated in both hrizontal and vertical planes and easy and quick to use.
Admittedly they're not the cheapest around, but hopefully, neither are your projectors;-)

[norty303]

I was going to mention the under/overhanging thing earlier but thought it might be over complicating things
G clamp on upside down PAR64.... Lovely!

[WookieBoy]

Yeah, I know it's not exactly 'kosher'. But in 20 years ish of gigging, i've never had kne slip let alone fall off...

[masterpj]

Remember to get the safety cables too, please!

If you've never hung stuff off a truss before, you might wish to have a experienced rigger look at your setup.

I know projectors do not weight much, but it is nice to have some one do the math so the truss is not stressed.

You probably want some "Velcro" straps or cable ties to hold all your cables and power cords to the truss too.


Steve

Off course, I'm not stupid.
These are required by law.
(Thanks nonetheless for mentioning it though)


Also I'm kinda glad for making this thread, I already got the stuff ready and bought some safety cables so I'm golden.
But it helps people out who might be looking for this stuff too (and maybe are in a rush like I was)

[masterpj]

I've checked the manfrotto clamps http://www.thomann.de/nl/manfrotto_035.htm but i won't offer to use these.
Max load 15Kg, there not mend for a laserprojector like a Kvant which Pj has.
A small Kvant is already 13kg, that nearly the limit, better go safe and buy stronger ones.
Like Steve says, maybe first visit a company who riggs on a daily base, so they could help you out how to work safe!

They are actually highligh adviced to be used for kvants
They work fine and when I was with hobbybob I used these in combination off course with a safety wire.
They rate the manfrotto clamps lower just to be safe but they are capable of holding MUCH MUCH more.

I have rigged a truss before already but didn't own the clamps and such myself. But I got that covered now.
Got everything + a wide safety margin when it comes to strength to hold the things.
Got all the safety cables and proper ways to tie the wirings to the truss.


(also sorry for not using the edit button too much)

Just going to say there are experienced truss riggers in the area if I need them to check my rigging.

[White-Light]

I ahve 3 of these available with additional screws, all brand new and unused (the additional screws are longer and allow for small diameter trussing.

Rated weight is 40 kgs:

http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk...howprod_T21100




Total price from AC Lighting is £29.44:

3 x http://www.ac-et.com/rigging/product...9/DOT21800.asp

4 x http://www.ac-et.com/rigging/product...9/DOT21200.asp

Would proably take £18 for the lot saving you £11 on shop price.

[norty303]

Total price from AC Lighting is £29.44:

Total price from anywhere else... about £15!

AC's list prices are ridiculous because most of their customers never pay list!

[White-Light]

I've looked in a few places Norty and there's not really more than a £1 or so in it anywhere which still leaves it around £26. I have a small amount of flexibility in price.

But I'll just ebay them if no-one is interested with a £15 starting price.