About the The Light Source Mega-Truss Dolly for three 15" truss (45" Long), Silver
The Light Source Mega-Truss Dolly for three fifteen-inch truss sections is a heavy-duty logistical solution built to manage the considerable scale and mass of professional touring-grade trussing systems. Engineered to transport a forty-five-inch long bundle of three large-diameter truss segments, this dolly provides a stable, wheeled platform that is essential for moving pre-rigged lighting arrays, speaker clusters, or video walls efficiently and safely. Its silver powder-coated or galvanized steel finish denotes a rugged construction designed to resist the abrasion, impacts, and environmental exposure typical in production environments. The dolly's frame is specifically contoured to cradle the cylindrical truss securely, preventing lateral movement and protecting the valuable truss and its pre-attached Mega-Couplers from damage during transit across loading docks, arena floors, and through narrow doorways. This equipment transforms a cumbersome, multi-person lift into a manageable rolling task, significantly enhancing crew safety and workflow efficiency.
The structural design of this dolly prioritizes immense load-bearing capacity and long-term durability. The frame is constructed from heavy-gauge square or rectangular steel tubing, with welded joints and strategic cross-bracing to handle the dynamic forces encountered when moving over uneven surfaces. The forty-five-inch length is a precise match for the combined length of the three truss sections, ensuring a tight, efficient fit that maximizes stability. Mobility is provided by four industrial-grade casters, often featuring a mix of swivel and rigid configurations or all-swivel units with heavy-duty locking mechanisms. These casters are selected for their large wheel diameter and high load rating, enabling them to roll smoothly while supporting a total weight that can exceed two thousand pounds when fully loaded with truss and mounted equipment. The overall design maintains a low center of gravity to prevent tipping, a critical safety feature when navigating ramps or turns.
Integrating this specialized dolly into a production workflow offers profound operational advantages for touring crews, rental houses, and permanent installations. It enables the complete ground assembly of major truss structures—including all electrical and data cabling—before the bundle is wheeled into position for flying. This practice, known as ground-rigging, drastically reduces the amount of dangerous work performed at height and accelerates the entire load-in process. The dolly also serves as an organized storage and transport cart, protecting the truss investment from the wear and tear of being dragged or improperly stacked. For large-scale concerts, theatrical productions, and corporate events, this tool is indispensable, directly contributing to faster venue turnarounds, reduced labor costs, enhanced worksite safety, and the prolonged service life of expensive trussing inventory.