About the The Light Source Mega-Truss Pick, 390 mm Multi-Hole, Mega-Truss Pick for 15.236 Truss, Silver
The Light Source Mega-Truss Pick is a precision-engineered, metric-dimensioned lifting component designed for the safe overhead suspension of large-scale truss systems. With a length of 390 millimeters and a multi-hole adjustment pattern, this silver-finished pick is specifically calibrated for use with 15.236-inch (or approximately 387mm) diameter Mega-Truss. The multi-hole design provides multiple attachment points along the pick's length, allowing riggers to select the optimal shackle position for fine-tuning the vertical trim height of the truss bundle. This adjustability is critical for achieving a perfectly level grid, especially when compensating for minor variations in building structures or rigging points, and enables precise alignment without altering the primary chain motors or rigging hardware above. The silver finish, typically a durable plating or anodizing on high-strength steel or aluminum, provides corrosion resistance and high visibility, making the component easy to identify and inspect within the complex environment of a rigging grid.
Constructed to meet rigorous safety standards for overhead lifting, the pick is forged or machined from high-tensile materials capable of withstanding dynamic forces during hoisting and substantial static loads during performances. Its design focuses on creating a direct and secure load path from the truss chord to the flying hardware. The top mounting interface is engineered with a clamp or bolt pattern that attaches securely to the specific profile of the 15.236-inch Mega-Truss, ensuring a perfect mechanical fit that prevents slippage or rotation. The 390mm length is engineered to provide optimal clearance between the truss body and the rigging chain, ensuring unobstructed hook engagement and preventing interference with mounted fixtures or couplers. This combination of specific metric length, multi-hole adjustability, and truss-specific compatibility makes it an exceptionally versatile and reliable tool for professional rigging applications.
This pick is indispensable for advanced rigging in concert touring, theatrical productions, and permanent installations utilizing this specific truss size. It enables the industry best practice of ground-rigging, where entire truss segments are fully assembled and cabled on the ground before the picks are attached and the bundle is lifted into position. This methodology drastically reduces work-at-height risks and accelerates the load-in process. The multi-hole feature is particularly valuable for system integrators and production companies working across diverse venues, as it provides the flexibility to achieve perfect leveling regardless of architectural inconsistencies. For rental houses and crews, using a clearly rated, adjustable pick like this is critical for risk management and asset protection, ensuring safe, code-compliant installations that meet the exact specifications of any production design in the global market where metric specifications are common.