Ten questions and answers about Aluminum truss

May 27, 2025
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  • What is an aluminium truss?

This Truss is used for Light, Sound, Exhibition, Event, Stage Shows, Fashion Shows, Decoration, Dj, Club etc. Aluminium truss used for Maximum Load and Lighting the stage. We have 1060mm x 600mm Sections in 100ft Span in Two Pillars without any supports.

 

  • What are the 4 types of trusses?

There are many varieties of trusses; however, there are four commonly used truss-styles, including the Spigot Truss, bolt Truss,  Plate Truss, and customized truss. Each style contains the same basic truss structure, which includes: main tube/vice tube / brace tube .

 

  • How much weight can an aluminum truss hold?

As a general rule of thumb, a box truss made of aluminum can hold up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) of weight per 10-foot section, while a box truss made of steel can hold up to 6,000 pounds (2,722 kg) of weight per 10-foot section.

 

  • What is the best material for trusses in small events ?

Steel trusses

They are also lightweight, making them easier and quicker to transport and install. What's more, steel frames can be recycled easily. Steel is a good choice for the environmentally conscious home or business owner.

 

  • Why is truss so expensive?

Trusses cost more because they use the same amount of material, but you'll also be paying for the labor, as well as the delivery to your home. However, if you're having a contractor build the roof for you, then trusses will be less expensive, as the labor costs to build roof framing on-site will cost more.

 

  • What is the difference between iron truss and aluminum truss?

Comparing with the traditional stage material such as iron,aluminum truss is made of 6061-T6 industrial aluminum material, which has excellent anti-corrosion characteristics, and the service life is much longer than that of iron truss. In general, aluminum a set of truss system can be used for about 10 to 20 years.

 

  • Which shape makes trusses so strong??

 

Triangle

The triangle is the strongest to as it holds it shape and has a base which is very strong a also has a strong support. The triangle is common in all sorts of building supports and trusses.

 

  • What is the standard distance between trusses??

The number of trusses required for a roof depends completely on the design. However, typical roof truss spacing means that they are usually 290mm (11.417inches) , 400mm (16 inches) or 600mm (24 inches) from centre – this means from the centre of one truss to the centre or the next truss.

 

  • Why are trusses better than rafters?

Roof trusses are sustainable and can improve the energy efficiency of a building. Because they have a larger open space between the top chords, they can provide more insulation and ventilation than rafters, which can help to reduce energy costs.

 

  • What is the structure of a truss?

A truss is essentially a triangulated system of (usually) straight interconnected structural elements; it is sometimes also referred to as an open web girder. The individual elements are connected at nodes; the connections are often assumed to be nominally pinned.