Triple E Track - Rose Brand

Triple E TrackAs the Distributor in the Americas of TripleE track and accessories, Rose Brand’s depthof knowledge and stocking inventoryenable us to provide our customers with arange of the best track systems in the field.For almost a decade, Rose Brand and TripleE founder, David Edlestein, have joinedforces to present this premier product totechnical theatre, entertainment touring andnon-traditional theatrical venues here in theUnited States, Canada, Central and SouthAmerica.Triple E is the finest track in theentertainment industry and is recognizedfor its high level of design and engineeringspecifications. The manufacturing processproduces a stiff, high working load,quality track for the most demanding ofapplications for touring and permanentinstallations.Triple E track is the track of choice inEurope and has been installed in themost prestigious performance venues.Established in 1984, Triple E sets thestandard for innovation, precision andperformance. The systems are quiet, havehigh load capacity and carriers have theadditional unique feature of “pivoting”which insures ease of installation after thetrack in installed.Rose Brand carries a large stock of Unitrack,Unibeam and 3 Way with all the assortedhanging hardware, ropes, carriers andsupports. Chain Track is a unique track forcustom applications and is designed tosolve seemingly impossible problems ofstacking space, tight radius corners andtheatrical applications in non-traditionalspaces. Chain Track, is currently in use invenues ranging from Houston’s LakewoodChurch to Cirque De Soleil’s Las Vegasshow, LOVE.Triple E Ltd3New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624California 800.360.5056Canada 416.361.9390

uni trackFor over 20 years, UNITRACK hasbeen a market leader due to itsrobust construction, versatility,and reliability. This reputation hasbeen founded on its use in majortheatrical shows and events asthe ‘rental product of choice’ bysuppliers worldwide.With its full range of accessories,UNITRACK is most suitable forheavy duty applications and willeasily meet the demands of allmajor venues and shows. It isparticularly valuable for all touringapplications and has beenextensively used in all fields fromOpera to Rock.OVERVIEWThe unique fabricated ‘I’ beam, with its simple one bolt and four spigot jointing system formsthe heart of UNITRACK to give the user a ‘jam free’ running surface. Ball raced runners and nylonpulley sheaves add further to the smooth, silent operation.UNITRACK’s versatility and simplicity mean that we can provide most solutions with standardparts or if necessary custom design to suit your requirements. With the addition of aTRACDRIVE motor, you will achieve a fully motorized system. See the TRACDRIVE informationon pages 8 and 9 for details. There are many choices with this amazingly versatile system,including 18 cording variations and a full range of accessories and hanging brackets, for straightor curved tracks.A selection of UNITRACK accessories is shown below. Rose Brand is proud to partner withTriple E to offer superbly constructed track systems for permanent installation and touring.Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our sales department at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390TRACKThe unique fabricated ‘I’ beam, with one8mm bolt and 4 jointing spigots ensures easyassembly. Its symmetrical shape allows it tobe used either way up.RUNNERSNylon wheels encase precision bearings.Rubber buffers provide silent stacking.Runners can be removed or added at anypoint along the track. A range of runners andscenery carriers is available. The rearfoldaccessory may be added to enable curtains tostack offstage rather than from center.reliableversatilerobustUNITRACK sectionUNITRACK overlap dimensionsUNITRACK scenery carrier dimensionsT r iple E Ltd3SUSPENSIONThe versatile slot design enables positioningof hanging points anywhere along its length,including eye bolts for steel rope, studding,girder clamps or purpose made brackets. Ourhook clamp will fit tubes from 38 to 52mm.RoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056UNITRACK

uni beamThe versatility and dependabilityof all Triple E products continuesin UNIBEAM, an extrudedaluminium, black anodisedequivalent of Triple E’s UNITRACKsystem.It is strong enough to be usedas a suspension beam in its ownright, and is ideal where curvedsections are required. UNIBEAMcan also be used with drive chaininstead of cord, by the additionof the CHAINTRACK insert,allowing even greater flexibility.See the CHAINTRACK details onpages 6 and 7 for the advantagesof using this method.UNIBEAM is perfect forpermanent installations inheavy duty applications. It hasalso proved itself in touringenvironments.OVERVIEWDimensionally identical to UNITRACK, UNIBEAM shares many common components. The trackis available in 6.1m (20') lengths and can be pre-rolled to a minimum radius of 2m (6'6").Joining and alignment is by means of steel plates and grub screws. The symmetrical designallows it to be used either way up, and the continuous top slot allows the use of all UNITRACKsuspension fittings into a standard M12 channel nut held captive in the slot.Precision ball raced runners and scenery carriers as well as nylon sheaved pulley blocks areused for UNIBEAM from the UNITRACK range. With the addition of the TRACDRIVE motor orCHAINTRACK insert, it can become a fully automated system, with all the added flexibilitythat CHAINTRACK offers such as more options for curtain movement and absolute accuracy ofpositioning.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems forpermanent installation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our salesdepartment at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390TRACKUNIBEAM is available in 6.1m (20') lengthsand can be pre rolled to order down to aradius of 2m (6'6"). Joining and alignment isachieved with pre-drilled steel plates andgrub screws.SCENERY CARRIERAll the master and slave runners for straightand curved tracks from the UNITRACK rangecan be used, as well as the heavy dutyscenery carrier pictured here specifically forUNIBEAM.CHAIN DRIVEBy the addition of the CHAINTRACK insert,UNIBEAM can carry exceptional loads withextreme accuracy.dependableflexiblestrongUNIBEAM dimensionsPuy Du FouThe brief called for a “U” shaped track of over 100m (328') length, with a 3m (10') radius curve at eachend. This is one of the longest tracks Triple E had been asked to produce and in order to ensure maximumefficiency, they combined two of their standard systems. UNIBEAM was used to carry the curtains due toits high carrying capacity, while CHAINTRACK provided the motive power.The system was very compact and due to the compatibility of the systems and components, was veryquick to install.T r iple E Ltd3RoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 UNIBEAM

chain trackT r iple E Ltd3This unbelievably versatile newway of running and stackingdrapes uses duplex chain insteadof rope, enabling radii of just30mm (1 1/4") and turns of 180degrees. It is literally our mostflexible system and will suit anyapplication where a medium toheavy duty track is required, butstacking areas are challenging;or where non conventionalapplications are needed.OVERVIEWThe track itself is a purpose designed extrusion, in single or double form, into whichcontinuous machined UHMW profiles are inserted. The upper portion of a duplex chain runs inthe machined slot, and is driven by a motor. Drapes are hung by hooking them into the lowersection of the chain.The double profile track which carries two chains has three hanging slots. One in the top andone in each side, all of which accept standard channel nuts and offer a range of fixing options.While the single profile used mainly in the stacking areas, has a single slot in the top only. EachCHAINTRACK system layout is custom designed. Its standard components are the track asshown below and a selection of sprockets. All the necessary platework, guides, motor andcontrollers are designed and specified for each particular project.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems forpermanent installation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our salesdepartment at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390KEY FEATURES:Because the chain is rigid, the curtain remainsflat when drawn offstage, enabling an imageor pattern to remain in view.typical stackingarrangementThe images show the incredible adaptabilityof CHAINTRACK in this complex stackingarea.They show the empty stacking pocket andthe curtain arriving into the pocket, as it startsto track offstage. This is a typical installationfor a school where offstage storage space isoften at a premium.With a suitable sprocket arrangement it ispossible to run the drape around to thereverse side, enabling double sided curtainsto be used.By creating a continuous loop, a constantlymoving backdrop can be achieved.CHAINTRACK dimensions“chainis thenewrope!”There is no drive slippage with CHAINTRACK,therefore driving an absolute encoder fromthe gearbox or sprocket makes it totallyreliable and precise, capable of re-creatingexact effects and positions time and timeagain.By using parallel tracks of the appropriatelength, the curtain can be stacked in a storagearea just a fraction of the length of the curtainitself, and remain flat at the same time.RoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 CHAINTRACK

trac driveTRACDRIVE provides for thesimple automation of all ourcorded tracks.TRACDRIVE can be fitted orretrofitted without the need forskilled labor, allowing a tracksystem to be developed asneeds grow and budget allows.TRACDRIVE is in use in theatres,entertainment venues and manycruise ships such as the Princess,Carnival, Costa and HollandAmerica lines for all motorizedsystems on their stages.overviewTRACDRIVE can either be track mounted, or situated on a wall or floor where it replaces thefoot stirrup or adjustable floor pulley. Instead of a helical drum with wire rope, TRACDRIVEoperates by means of a pair of ‘V’ groove pulleys and sprung tensioners, to provide a frictiondrive on our standard 8mm rope. This makes it a very compact and efficient solution for smallvenues, while still being powerful enough to haul large drapes on UNIBEAM or UNITRACK.TRACDRIVE has also been used on stages for multiple motorized systems, and has beensuccessfully toured and held as rental stock.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems forpermanent installation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our salesdepartment at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390revolutionaryprovencompactBy using cord instead of wire for silent movement, and thanks to inverteroptimised motors, TRACDRIVE is extremely quiet. With a variable speedrange from a crawl to 1.5m/s (5ft/s), TRACDRIVE will power any of ourtracks and will operate all curtains, including the rearfold system. Furthercontrollers are available to suit your needs including encoders foraccurate positioning and a DMX interface to existing control systems.TRACDRIVE requires only a single phase power supply. TRACDRIVEcan also be used for scenery movement, with the addition of morecomprehensive control and programming equipment.REAR VIEWT r iple E Ltd3TRACDRIVE dimensionsTRACK MOUNTEDWALL MOUNTEDRoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 TRACDRIVE

3 waystraightforwardsophisticateduniqueT r iple E Ltd33WAY was another ABTT ‘Productof the Year’ Award winner forTriple E at its launch in 2005.3WAY is aimed at venues with aneed for a robust medium-dutytrack that isstraightforward to install andoperate. It also looks goodby virtue of the cording that ishiddeninside the track.3WAY meets the needs ofarchitects and designers whowant the track system to beunobtrusive as well as tofunction efficiently. This is a trulysophisticated track.overviewThe aluminium extrusion is available in 6.1m (20’) lengths and can be pre-rolled to order downto a radius of 750mm (2’6"). It is available in self color or black anodized, with all componentsappropriately co-ordinated. The track is joined with BZP steel bars placed in the side slots.Running and cord guide surfaces are aligned with roll pins placed in keyhole slots in the baseof the extrusion.Nylon runners are available with or without ball races to ensure virtually silent travel, whilea range of ball raced nylon sheaved pulleys add to the overall smoothness of this system.The extruded top slot enables the use of all our standard suspension fittings, with the aidof captive channel nuts. Overlaps can be achieved either on two tracks with the overlapassembly, or on single tracks with the addition of overlap arms to the master runners.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems forpermanent installation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our salesdepartment at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390TRACKThe 3WAY extrusion is available as shown inblack anodized or self color aluminium, inlengths up to 6.1m (20') and is joined andaligned with two steel bars and four roll pins.RUNNERSNylon master and slave carriers with orwithout ball races are available. 3WAY is notsuitable for scenery.3WAY dimensionsThe Pilot HouseThe illustration shows the installation of a motorized 3WAYtrack system at The Pilot House overlooking Lake Michigan.The requirement was to enable this circular entertainmentvenue to be blacked out when required, while at thesame time retaining the appearance of the window line.The circumference was divided into eight center overlapsystems. Triple E also supplied all the motors and customcontrol to interface with the wireless room control system.3WAY trackOVERLAPThe overlap track assembly is pictured, butoverlaps on a single track can be achievedwith the addition of overlap arms to themaster runners.RoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 3WAY

variableacousticbannerssilenteffectiveunobtrusiveT r iple E Ltd3With variable acoustics now akey part of modern performancespace design, Triple E hasapplied its expertise in fabricmanagement to meet thedemands of acousticians andarchitects involved in designingsome of the worlds leadingOpera Houses, Concert Halls andTheatres.The intention is to provideperfect acoustic solutions for avariety of performance situationswithin one multi-purpose venue.Systems can be designed witheither horizontal or vertical travel.venetian banner constructionAn acoustic banner consists of two layers of fabric, usually wool serge, hanging vertically andseparated by horizontal slats. The arrangement is similar to that of a Venetian Blind, with theaddition of a fabric cover front and back.the mechanismBanners are raised and lowered by means of a flat, stainless steel band around a pile-on drum.The band passes through the slats and is fixed to a tray at the bottom of the banner, so thatit is gathered up as it is raised. A shaft supported on bearings mounted in custom designedmetal frames drives the pile-on drums. The metal frames are usually custom designed for eachproject and can be wall or ceiling mounted to suit the location.The motor driving the shaft is fitted with a brake and an integrated inverter for speed control.Limit switches and encoder are fitted as appropriate to ensure accurate positioning. The wholeoperation is virtually silent and can be run ‘live’ in front of an audience without distraction.The control systems are built for each project to suit the client’s needs. Remote control andwireless devices are also available.LSO St Luke’sTriple E was contacted by Roger Fox of Theatre Planand Kirkegaard Associates Acousticians, to assist withthe creation of a variable acoustic system for the newLSO facility at St Lukes, in London. Triple E designed,supplied and installed 32 acoustic banners which areraised and lowered vertically to modify the reflectionof sound waves within the performance space. Thebanners are of both the roller type and the venetiansystem pioneered by Triple E using flat stainless steelband as the lifting medium. These banners are literallyused to ‘tune up’ the room and store unobtrusivelywhen not in use. Triple E also produced the touchscreen control system.As the demands for variable acoustics are entirely specific to each venue, our acoustic solutions are onlyavailable following full consultation and client specification. Working closely with theacousticians, architects and designers, our project team will ensure that our equipment is designed andinstalled to meet the brief and to be as unobtrusive as possible. All our products are straightforward tomaintain and operate and we supply training, an operator’s manual and all necessary documentation.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems for permanentinstallation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our sales department at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390Royal Horticultural Hallsroller systemsTriple E also produce roller banners which utilize tubular motors. These provide an elegant and economicsolution to spaces where fabric deployment is not always seen, such as the roof voids in the Royal FestivalHall. Roller banners are also useful for windows such as those in the Royal Horticultural Halls where theyformed the dual functions of blacking out the windows and improving and containing the sound within thehall.RoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 VARIABLE ACOUSTIC BANNERS

variableAcoustic Curtains weredeveloped alongside ouracoustic banner systems as afurther aid to improving thevariable acoustic propertiesof all newly built performancespaces. We have combinedour knowledge of efficient andreliable tracking systems, with ourreputation for custom solutions.acousticcurtainscurtain constructionchoiceaccuracyprecisionThe Sage GatesheadWhen asked to design a system for providing Acoustic Curtains for the new £70m home for livemusic in the North of England at The Sage, Gateshead, one of the major challenges Triple E facedwas where to put the curtains once they were tracked off.The curtains covered 90% of the walls of Hall One – the main auditorium, and the largest singlecurtain was in excess of 49m (328ft) long.The relatively new CHAINTRACK system was the obvious answer, but Theatre Projects consultantsrequested that Triple E carry out simulated tests of the system to ensure it would promise aworking life in excess of 20 years. The test system performed twice as many cycles as wererequired.CHAINTRACK stacking areas.T r iple E Ltd3Providing a valuable alternative to acoustic banners, acoustic curtains are made in a conventionalmanner, from a variety of fabrics but usually Wool Serge. Materials are chosen to suit the overalldesign and look of the finished auditorium as well as to achieve the acoustic modificationrequired.the mechanismUtilizing the Triple E CHAINTRACK product asthe driving force for acoustic curtains enablesa great degree of accuracy for positioningand control. There are several features ofCHAINTRACK which make it eminently suitableas a variable acoustic solution. The optionto see both sides of a drape will allow twocolors or finish choices while the ability touse the stacking option for confined spaces,optimises storage availability.Please see the CHAINTRACK information onpages 6 and 7 for full details of the system.The advantages of using CHAINTRACK areclear for acoustic curtains, but as with allCHAINTRACK systems, customization isthe key. We work closely with the client ondeveloping the correct drape and tracksystem combination to ensure that thebrief is met or exceeded. We carry out allfabrication and installation, always takinginto account the demands of the buildingin which the Acoustic Curtains are beingsituated. All our products are straightforwardto maintain and operate and we supply anoperator’s manual and full documentation.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple Eto offer superbly constructed track systemsfor permanent installation and touring. Pleasevisit our web site at RoseBrand.com or callour sales department at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624California 800.360.5056Canada 416.361.9390Hall 1, The SagePhotograph courtesy of Sally Ann NormanRoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 VARIABLE ACOUSTIC CURTAINS

custom designTriple E has an ongoing commitment to aiding designers, architects and acousticians in theentertainment industry to achieve their ideas. Many of our standard products started as customdesigns for specific projects or shows.We work closely with our clients to provide practical solutions to all of their fabric and scenerymanagement challenges. If you need to raise it, lower it, hang it, drop it or just wish it away, wewill meet your needs. If we don’t already have a product in our range that will do the job, wewill develop a solution that fits the brief.Triple E is approached on a regular basis to produce customized solutions and to consult onnew projects and applications. We always work to the highest possible standards and withour understanding of both the entertainment and engineering industries believe there is nochallenge we can’t meet.The examples on these pages show a selection of special builds and situations where we haveused or adapted our standard products to fit a particularly awkward or special brief.Rose Brand is proud to partner with Triple E to offer superbly constructed track systems forpermanent installation and touring. Please visit our web site at RoseBrand.com or call our salesdepartment at:New York/New Jersey 800.223.1624 · California 800.360.5056 · Canada 416.361.9390We can provide a full quotation and specification.track in aboxTriple E Unitrack is the premier system fortouring, designed to be the best for thedemands of temporary track installations.It is exceptionally quiet with precisionengineered parts and robust construction.Whether you need 22' or 50' of track, astandard comprehensive inventory willassemble a straight track system capableof carrying either curtains or scenery withsuspension fitting for a variety of hangingoptions. All the necessary carriers, (regularand scenery), fittings, ropes, suspension andattachment pieces are included. All partsneatly packed into a road box with castersfor easy load in and load out. AssemblingTriple E track is quick, painless and proven.T r iple E Ltd3Austrian BeamThis custom designed mechanism translateshorizontal movement of track carriers intovertical movement of the curtain. This set ofTabs on a cruise ship stage utilizes a straightUNIBEAM track, powered by a conventionalmotor. Diverted lines attached to the tabs viapulleys on a curved truss, are fixed to clewplates on the track carriers. Drawing the trackcarriers shortens the wires attached to theclew plates, thereby raising and lowering thecurtains.Please go to RoseBrand.com for a fullcomponent list of TRACK IN A BOX.· Contains 50 linear feet of track· Road Box Dimensions: 20" W x 46" L x 26" D· Shipping Weight: 370lbssolutionscompactportableRoseBrand.com | NY/NJ 800.223.1624 | CA 800.360.5056 CUSTOM DESIGN / TRACK IN A BOX