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TÜV Approved Truss: What It Really Means (and Why EN1090 Matters More)
If you work in live events, chances are you’ve been asked:\ “Is your truss TÜV approved?” It’s a question that still appears regularly in tenders, sales calls, and technical discussions. But in today’s regulatory environment, it’s also one of the most misunderstood questions in the aluminium truss industry. So what does TÜV approved truss actually…
Read MoreThe Origins and Development of Forkend and Taper (Conical) Truss Connectors
Introduction Aluminium truss systems, widely used as modular structural elements in the live event industry, have a fascinating history rooted in British engineering innovation. The evolution of forkend and conical (taper) connectors can be traced back to a blacksmith workshop in Leek, Staffordshire, England. The Birthplace of Modern Truss Connectors The story begins with Mike…
Read MoreI Don’t like inspecting truss
Q; Who says we have to be inspecting truss every 6 months? A: Not us Total Solutions Group stance is simple: “Aluminium Trusses should be inspected by, and in line with an Examination Scheme based on a Risk Analysis of use drawn up by, a competent person” Truss modules can be work equipment, lifting equipment…
Read MoreStandards in manufacturing Aluminium Truss Systems
Standards in manufacturing along with applicable regulations are integral to all our products, at Total Solutions Group. In subsequent posts we shall take a more in-depth look at these and how they relate to our processes. Some of these procedures are dictated to us by law, others are best practice but all are designed to help us produce the…
Read MoreTruss Inspections, what and why?
One of the most frequent things we get asked about at TSG is Truss inspection. We have been offering a full truss inspection service for many years along with giving various advice and many of our customers have been using us for their truss inspections for a very long time. Requirements Truss inspections are a…
Read MoreTruss Repair – Getting your Truss Fixed
At TSG we are happy to carry out repairs on our own manufactured products. Quite often people are surprised as to what we can offer in the way of repurposing your existing stock. Below is a list of guidelines of what we can, and cannot do, for reference purposes. It should be noted that with…
Read MoreWhat is the Frequent Use Factor?
What is it? The frequent use factor is a down rating of the loading capacity that is applied to truss used in the entertainment industry for damage and general wear and tear resulting from its day to day use. All those times you are throwing a truss module on the back of a van to…
Read MoreI like climbing truss
There is a myth or unwritten rule that climbing truss or walking on truss is okay. “Of course it’s designed to be walked on because look at all those lovely tubes, just perfect to scramble up and it is way easier than those rock faces I used to climb. “ But seriously, as a manufacture, truss…
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