TÜV is short for “Technischer Überwachungsverein” or, translating into English, “Technical Inspection Association.” WikiPedia describes them as “internationally active, independent service companies from Germany and Austria that test, inspect and certify technical systems, facilities and objects of all kinds in order to minimise hazards and prevent damages.” The certification is internationally recognised and …
Box truss is a versatile tool in the entertainment industry. It is light, configurable in many ways, and able to carry heavy loads. That said, it does have its drawbacks as well. When the load that needs to be supported from the truss must be centered it can be difficult to …
A question that comes up regularly is if, when connecting truss together, the diagonal bracing should form continuous triangles as seen below? And never like this? The answer to that question is not necessarily. From an aesthetic standpoint it might be ideal that the diagonal bracing would be continuous to …
We all know the importance of getting a truck pack right for all those who have ever had to load and unload a truck. An extensive selection of “truck-friendly” road case sizing goes a long way to getting the truck pack right the first time. In addition, in an industry where …
The LED screen is up, the gig is on track, when suddenly the event manager asks if it can be a little bit bigger. Sure, why not, it’s just a few more panels. A quick calculation of the new load and we’ll just add another hoist in the middle because …
Basic vs Advanced Controllers and Beyond The first step in choosing a chain hoist controller or designing a control system is understanding the range and capabilities of controllers that are available. The controller you choose should be dictated by the needs of the job. These controllers, while limited in extra …
Truss is a workhorse of our industry that gets used (and sometimes abused) regularly on events which will inevitably lead to damage and wear. So how do you know when a piece of truss is no longer safe for use? How often do you need to inspect it? This guide …
Towerlifts are a very useful tool in the entertainment industry to allow us to hold truss or lighting up in places where there are no easy rigging points. There are some practical considerations that we should be aware of to ensure that the lifts operate correctly, and so that the …
Maintaining consistent height in steps is critical for several reasons related to safety, ergonomics and usability. In this video below, in one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, the Maracanã has one step inconsistent to the rest of its set of stairs. Outlined in the Australian Standard 1657 – …
Can you put loads on top of a truss? Typically, in entertainment use, loads on trusses are attached along the lower chords with the load centred below the truss. For example, lights, speakers and LED screens are generally attached below the truss. The truss is being used as intended by the …
Kambri at ANU played host to the first Kambri Film Festival down in Canberra this year and Elite Event Technology were chosen as ANU and Kambri Precincts preferred supplier. With over 30 years of experience and audio-visual suppliers to majority of Canberra’s venues and institutions, they were recently approached to provide a …
At Design Quintessence, we have set our mission to be the best in the industry and provide the professionals with the best solutions available in Australia. In recent years, DQ has heavily invested in the latest and most sophisticated design and manufacturing tools to establish in-house production of quality road …