About the The Light Source Mega-Truss Dolly for two 11.4375" Global Truss, Silver
The Light Source Mega-Truss Dolly configured for two sections of 11.4375-inch Global Truss is a specialized transportation cart engineered for the efficient and safe handling of this industry-standard truss profile. Its silver powder-coated steel frame provides durable protection against the physical demands of touring, warehouse handling, and frequent load-ins. This dolly is precision-engineered to cradle two segments of the 11.4375-inch Global Truss securely in a horizontal, parallel bundle, preventing rolling, shifting, or damaging contact between the truss sections and their attached Mega-Couplers. The design prioritizes both the safe transport of valuable inventory and the facilitation of efficient workflows. By allowing a crew to move two pre-coupled truss sections as a single, stable unit, it transforms a logistically challenging task into a straightforward rolling operation, significantly improving on-site efficiency and reducing the risk of injury from manual lifting.
The dolly's robust construction features a welded steel tubular frame with contoured supports that match the exact curvature of the truss. This bespoke fit ensures the truss is held firmly, protecting both the powder-coated finish and the couplers from impact damage during transit across uneven floors, through doorways, and up loading ramps. Mobility is provided by four heavy-duty casters, typically a combination of swivel and fixed wheels or all-swivel units with locking brakes, chosen for their high load rating and smooth rolling capability. The overall footprint is optimized for the combined length of the two truss sections, making it a space-efficient solution for transport in trucks and for storage in warehouse racks. The low center of gravity inherent in the design is critical for maintaining stability and preventing tip-overs when the dolly is in motion.
Operational integration of this dolly offers substantial advantages for production companies and rental houses utilizing the Global Truss system. It enables the complete pre-rigging of truss—including the attachment of lighting fixtures, cabling, and data lines—on the ground in a controlled environment. This "ground-rigging" practice is a cornerstone of modern stagecraft safety, drastically minimizing work at height. Once assembled, the entire truss bundle can be wheeled directly to its installation point, connected to chain motors, and flown into position, which dramatically accelerates the flying process—a critical factor during tight venue changeovers on touring schedules. Furthermore, the dolly acts as an organized storage and transport cart, protecting the capital investment in the truss and couplers, thereby extending equipment lifespan and ensuring reliable performance.