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TOMCAT Announces 18th Annual Hoist & Rigging Workshop Feb. 16-19 in Texas

TOMCAT’s 2011 ETCP Hoist & Rigging workshops are less than 3 weeks away, February 16-19 in Midland, Texas.  Registration is still open for those interested in improving their skills and prospects for 2011 and beyond with training on chain hoists or rigging principles. The schedule is finalized and includes a team of world-class instructors to [...]

Take JR Clancy’s SureLock For A Test Drive

Counterweight rigging system runaways can be a serious problem backstage. The SureLock is an effective way to prevent runaways.  To try out the SureLock, contact your local JR Clancy dealer to try it out in your space for 60 days. This is a great upgrade for existing counterweight systems in schools. Offering customers a free [...]

JR Clancy Makes “Hiding” Rigging Chain Easier with AlphaChain

We have all been there. We have needed to rig something to hang and had to use some trim chain. But the standard trim chain is a shiny silver surface so we had to spray paint it black to help mask it. Talk about time consuming! JR Clancy has heard your cries for help and [...]

TOMCAT Announces 2011 Hoist & Rigging Workshop

TOMCAT is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2011 Hoist & Rigging workshops on February 16-19 in Midland, Texas. A team of world-class instructors has been assembled to deliver the Hoist & Truss workshop and the Rigging & Truss workshop. This ETCP recognized training program will provide a unique, hands-on-learning experience [...]

TSP Review: ANSI E1.15-2006 Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies

Time to get your reviewer hat on.  ESTA’s Technical Standards Program recently released ANSI E1.15-2006 (R201x), or better known as Entertainment Technology–Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies for Being Considered for Reaffirmation. Here’s the scope of the document: The standard sets minimum specifications for the assembly [...]

GripLock – Hang With Peace of Mind

One of the neat things that I had a chance to play with at LDI had to be one of the simplest products on display, the rigging hardware from GripLock.  GripLock has been around for some time now but I have only recently been turned on to their products. Think about this.  When rigging a [...]

The RSC Lightlock Wins ESTA Rock Our World Award

When I read that title, it made me think a minute… Isn’t the Lightlock suppose to do the opposite, keep our world from rocking?  Stupid joke, sorry.  But honestly, Doesn’t the RSC Lightlock deserve almost every award out there?  How did a mover live front of house on a hung pipe with out this?  Those [...]

The Video Equipment Rental Booth at LDI 2010

Some of the most amazing booths at LDI 2010 were the simplest ones.  Case in point, the Video Equipment Rental or VER Booth.  They didn’t have a big fancy booth with moving lights dancing all around the booth or lasers running across the entire show floor.  They had a modest 20×20 booth with dancing circles [...]

TOMCAT’s New QU & Curtains Track Truss

TOMCAT displayed new products at its booth at LDI: QU Truss Series, as well as its new Curtain Track Truss. The QU Truss Series products stand out for its simple tool free connection, fast assembly and disassembly, and multiple configurations. The products were designed for specific applications including exhibits, audiovisual equipment support, ballroom/conference environments and [...]

#LDI2010 Preview: XLNT CyberHoist & Solid State Motor Controllers

On display in the XLNT Stand will be the DS8 Pro and Pro Plus Series Solid State Motor Controllers for rental and install applications, designed to provide the ultimate in practicality with all requirements of leading riggers built in as standard. Powerful assets include the rigging industry’s highest standards of safety, protection and maintenance-free reliability. [...]

J.R. Clancy Hosts Raynok Motion Control System at #LDI2010

Visitors to the J. R. Clancy, Inc. booth (#1227) at LDI this week will see a special guest: an exciting motion control system offered by Niscon. Niscon’s Raynok MK2 Motion Control System can be configured to control a virtually unlimited number of axes from a variety of manufacturers’ equipment, including J. R. Clancy’s PowerLift and [...]

Sapsis Rigging to Announces ProPlus Rescue System at #LDI2010

In keeping with its leadership role in Fall Arrest equipment and technology, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. is proud to introduce the ProPlus Rescue System. The ProPlus Rescue system is designed to work anywhere a fall hazard exists: on a truss, steel beam, catwalk or grid. The ProPlus Rescue System allows for the safe and rapid assisted [...]