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17 | rIGGING Rigging There are many different types of rigging to suit a variety of needs. Below is a brief description of the most commonly used systems. Single Purchase Single Purchase is used where the travel of the arbor is equal to the travel of the batten, both come to the floor. Double Purchase Double Purchase is used where the travel of the arbor is half the travel of the batten, only the batten comes to the floor. Upright Rigging Upright Rigging is where a metal grid supports the rigging. The grid is approximately 6’ below the roof. Technicians can walk on the grid to do spot line rigging and inspect the system. Underhung Rigging Underhung Rigging is where the steel that commonly holds up the roof also supports the rigging system. It may or may not have a walk on grid. Lineshaft Rigging Lineshaft Rigging is where a motor turns a shaft that has a series of take-up spools on it that lifts cables that are connected to the batten. Custom Quote Toll-Free (800) 211-8217 • Phone (770) 931-1600 • Fax (770) 717-6474 Counterweight Rigging Counterweight or “Fly” Systems have been around for more than 100 years. A simple counterweight system is based on the principle of a balanced set of weights that allow a person to raise and lower curtains, sets or lights with minimal effort. A system is made up of one or more sets. Each set is a collection of a pipe batten suspended from lifting cables that pass over loft blocks, then over to the head block on one side of the stage and then down to the counterweight arbor. By adding the appropriate amount of weight onto the arbor, a stagehand can offset the weight of the curtain, set or lighting attached to the pipe batten. Once balanced, the pipe can be raised or lowered by pulling on the hand line.
Motorized Rigging mOTOrIZED rIGGING Georgia Stage, Inc. can design, provide and install counterweight systems in new facilities or in existing facilities that may require some demolition or renovation. We also do maintenance of existing systems, safety inspections and training. Not sure if your stage can handle a rigging system? Need pricing or information? Contact our sales staff for all your rigging needs. Many stages supplement their systems with motorized rigging. This is typically a lineshaft winch or some type of drum winch or point hoist. There is a long list of different uses for motorized rigging, the most common being electric battens. These can be located over a stage or out in the house over the audience. Motorized rigging allows the user to lower and raise the electric battens, without the need for fly space or counterweight rigging, to adjust fixtures and change bulbs. Motorized systems are not only found in major theaters, studios and arenas, but also on cruise ships, colleges and now even high schools. Recently, new products (PowerLift by JR Clancy) have been introduced with expanded safety and function. Now theaters and schools have begun to do away with counterweight rigging in favor of a completely motorized system using these new products. Georgia Stage, Inc. can design, provide and install all types of motorized rigging. If you have questions or want more information on lineshafts, winches, and PowerLifts, please contact our sales staff. Visit us at www.gastage.com • Email us info@gastage.com | 18
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