Video Wall Structure
Video Wall Structures
Video Wall Structures from Total Solutions Group use aluminium trussing products to suspend LED walls or similar displays. These structures can typically be constructed without working at height, do not require ballast for wind speeds up to 21m/s, and have load capacities ranging from 500 kg to 5000 kg depending on the trussing products used. They feature self-levelling jacks and are based on standard truss components, making them quick and easy to assemble. The larger versions are available in both the Slick and TFL Truss ranges, while the 500 kg versions are available in the OV Truss range.
When it comes to structural solutions, selecting the right truss and tower type is crucial for stability and safety:
- Horizontal Truss: Ensure that the main trussing for suspending the LED panels has the correct capacity for both the self-weight of the panels, cables, suspensions etc AND the ability to resist the wind forces that the LED panels will attract. Remember you are creating a big sail!
- Towers: Use the appropriate tower section that can transmit the loads to ground and also resist the overturning moment.
- Base: On TSG Video Wall structures, the tower truss is also used as the base frame. This is in a ‘H’ with the overall depth of the front to back leg being a near equivalent length to the height of the tower. This allows for either no or minimal ballast requirements up to 21m/s wind speed.
- Ballast: Any ballast requirement must be properly anchored to manage the load and prevent any safety hazards.
- Other Configurations: The system is totally adaptable, for example you might be against a wall so cannot have a rear leg, or you might not be able to have a front leg due to access restrictions. None of these prevent the use of the system but then ballast and / or anchoring requirements will need to be calculated.
Features at a glance
up to 9 m
up to 2000 kg's
Conical : TRP pins & R1 Clips; Fork End : TP pins & R3 Clips
Design Thoughts
Trussing video support structures are designed to provide safe and secure support for LED screens and video walls, with a range of technical characteristics that ensure their stability and ease of use. Here’s a breakdown of key features:
- Load Capacity: These trussing structures come in various load capacities to accommodate different screen sizes and weights. Total Solutions Group provides video wall structures with capacities between 500kg and 5000kg but larger bespoke options are available
- Material: The structures are manufactured using high-grade materials like EN AW-6082 T6 aluminium, which is known for its strength and durability.
- Truss Compatibility: Structures are designed to be compatible with standard truss components. For instance, 1000kg and 2000kg versions are available in both Slick and TFL Truss, while the 500kg versions use OV Truss.
- Assembly and Erection: These structures are designed for easy and rapid assembly. Total Solutions Group’s trussing structures feature self-levelling jacks and can be erected without the need for working at height.
- Fixings: Common fixings are the standard TSG methods for our standard trussing ranges.
- Safety Standards: The LED screen structures are manufactured in accordance with industry standards such as BS EN 1090-3:2008, EN ISO 9001:2008, BS EN 17115:2018
- Span: The structures are designed to support a range of screen sizes with differing spans. Our structures can span up to 21m.
- Ballast: Our structures generally do not require ballast up to certain wind speeds, such as 21m/s. This can be differ for various configurations but the design principle is still to eliminate or reduce the need for ballast.
- ‘Rule of Thumb’ A general rule of thumb is that the horizontal truss, supporting the suspended load needs to be capable of taking twice the self-weight of the LED wall and all accessories, cables etc. This will give you a steer on the truss products you may be looking at BUT this certainly does not replace the need for structural calculations to prove the structure.
- Indoor versus Outdoor: These systems can be used in both environments, but you must be aware of different considerations. For example, whilst you might think that being indoor you don’t need to take into account the wind, but these structures will still attract wind pressure, especially in larger exhibition venues when someone opens a loading door!! You should also think of your coefficient of friction to the floor. Shiny concrete exhibition floors don’t make the best surface to stop sliding…
- Frequent use Factor built in: You also have the peace of mind that all structural engineering for this product has been calculated to EN17115 to give you the peace of mind that your equipment is still fit for purpose even after a few scratches and dents. For further details see our article here.