EVT12S-1FT Black

Product Description

EVT12S-1FT Black — 1-Foot Aluminum Truss Spacer — 12-Inch Square End-Plate Bolt Truss — Matte Black Powder Coat

The EVT12S-1FT Black Aluminum Truss Spacer is a one-foot (304.8 mm) spacer in a matte black powder coat finish for 12-inch square end-plate bolt truss systems — the longest spacer in the EVT12S lineup, handling a full 12-inch gap in a single dark-finished component instead of stacking shorter plates. Four 50 mm (1.96 in) OD / 3 mm wall main chord tubes run between two end plates, connected by welded flat gusset panels that hold the 12-inch square box profile across the one-foot span. At 11.46 pounds, this spacer bolts between sections using the standard end-plate connection and adds exactly one foot to the run. Fabricated from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and coated in a factory-applied matte black powder coat, this spacer exists for grids where one foot of silver between two black truss sections would pull focus on a broadcast camera, read as a mistake from the festival floor, create a hot spot in a planetarium dome, or reveal the infrastructure behind a themed dark ride — environments where the dimensional problem and the finish problem have to be solved by the same part.

Function & Compatibility:

The EVT12S-1FT Black connects through the same bolted end-plate system as every other piece in the EVT12S family — four Grade 8 bolts, nuts, and washers (included) align with the standard 12-inch square end-plate geometry and torque to the same specification as any other joint in the run. At one foot, this is the spacer that gets specified when the run needs a full 12-inch extension in a single dark-finished component — eliminating the need to stack multiple shorter plates and the extra bolt joints that come with them. It stacks with other EVT12S spacers and sections for compound length adjustments, and it integrates with any 12-inch plated bolt truss system sharing the same end-plate bolt pattern. Fabricated from EN AW-6061-T6 aluminum alloy under TÜV manufacturing standards and finished in a matte black powder coat that absorbs light under stage, studio, UV, and projection conditions without fading or losing its non-reflective properties.

Key Features

• Matte Black Powder Coat Finish: Factory-applied matte black powder coat across all tubes and end plates absorbs light and eliminates the visible silver break that an uncoated spacer creates between dark truss sections — invisible under studio lighting, stage washes, UV, projected content, and colored effects.
• One-Foot Precision Length: Adds exactly 12 inches (304.8 mm) to the truss run — the longest single spacer in the EVT12S lineup, handling a full one-foot gap in one dark-finished component instead of stacking multiple shorter plates.
• 50 mm Chord Tubes & Welded Gusset Panels: Four 50 mm (1.96 in) OD / 3 mm wall main chord tubes connected by welded flat gusset panels — maintaining the 12-inch square box profile across the full one-foot span, all finished in matching matte black.
• Grade 8 Hardware Included: Ships with 4× Grade 8 bolts, nuts, and washers for immediate high-strength bolt-up using the standard EVT12S end-plate connection.
• 12-Inch Square End-Plate Geometry: Bolt-hole pattern and plate dimensions match EVT12S and other standard 12-inch plated bolt truss, maintaining full system compatibility.
• Stackable Across the EVT12S Range: Combines with flat plate spacers and longer truss sections for compound adjustments — reach any total dimension the layout calls for.
• 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy: All components fabricated from EN AW-6061-T6 — the same structural-grade aluminum used throughout the EVT12S family.
• TÜV Manufacturing Standards: Produced under TÜV-certified processes — carries the same production certification as every other component in the EVT12S catalog.

Who It's For

• Television & Streaming Studio Grid Technicians — Your studio ceiling grid lives permanently in the background of every broadcast frame — news desks, late-night sets, interview stages, streaming studios — and a one-foot silver spacer between black truss sections catches studio lighting and pulls focus on camera to hardware that's supposed to be invisible overhead. The matte black finish absorbs that light instead of reflecting it back into the lens, keeping the spacer optically absent in wide overhead shots, crane sweeps, and any angle where the grid enters the composition. The dimensional gap gets closed and the grid reads as one continuous dark structure from every camera position in the room.
• Touring Concert & Festival Stage Riggers — You're building truss structures on festival main stages and arena tours where the audience sees the overhead rig from every seat in the house — front row to the back of the lawn. A one-foot silver spacer bolted into a black PA hang or lighting grid creates a visible seam that reads as a mismatched part from the floor, the mix position, and the IMAG cameras. The matte black finish keeps the spacer uniform with the rest of the structure under every lighting state the show runs — full color, UV, strobes, blackout — so the rig looks intentional from every angle in the venue.
• Planetarium & Science Center Dome Riggers — Your dome interior projects imagery across a dark hemispherical surface where any reflective hardware creates a visible hot spot that competes with the content the planetarium is presenting. A one-foot spacer adjusting the projector mounting grid, speaker suspension ring, or effects hardware needs to be optically invisible against the dome canopy. The matte black finish eliminates reflections under projected star fields, fulldome video, and laser content, and the one-foot increment gives you the exact dimensional adjustment the grid layout requires without introducing a visible metallic seam into the audience's field of view.
• Dark Ride & Theme Park Attraction Engineers — Your indoor dark ride runs tracked vehicles past themed scenes where overhead truss supports animated figures, lighting effects, projection hardware, and show-action equipment — and guests look up constantly as the vehicle moves through the space. A single silver spacer in an otherwise black overhead grid reveals the infrastructure behind the themed environment and breaks the immersion the creative team designed. The matte black one-foot spacer maintains theming continuity at every connection point in the overhead structure, keeping the scenic illusion intact from the guest's perspective regardless of where they look during the ride.
• Structural & Rigging Engineers — The EVT12S-1FT Black is a 1-foot (304.8 mm) 6061-T6 aluminum truss spacer with a matte black powder coat finish, 12-inch square profile, 50 mm OD / 3 mm wall chord tubes, and welded flat gusset panels, weighing 11.46 lbs, fabricated under TÜV manufacturing standards with Grade 8 end-plate connection hardware included. The powder coat does not alter the spacer's structural properties. This spacer does not include diagonal bracing. It appears on an engineered drawing as a standard cataloged spacer component. Load calculations must account for the total assembled span — refer to the official EVT12S Load Tables. A licensed professional engineer must review all structures.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-1FT Black is the one-foot spacer for dark grids where the gap is exactly 12 inches and the finish is non-negotiable — one component that solves the dimension and disappears into the joint.

⚠️ Safety & Engineering Notice

❗ Structural Warning: Adding a spacer to a truss run does NOT increase the overall load capacity of the span. The allowable load is determined by the total span length, support configuration, and the weakest component in the system. Refer to the official EVT12S Load Tables for allowable loads at all span lengths. Do not support loads directly from the spacer connection points.

Important Guidelines for Safe Use:

• Inspect all tubes, end plates, and bolt holes for deformation, cracking, or weld defects before every use.
• Ensure all Grade 8 bolts are torqued to manufacturer specifications.
• Handle with care during transport and assembly to prevent chipping or scratching the powder coat finish. Surface damage does not affect structural integrity but may impact appearance.
• Do not mix truss components from different manufacturers unless the bolt pattern, plate dimensions, and chord alignment have been strictly verified for compatibility.
• The purchase of this product does not authorize specific installations; a licensed professional engineer shall review all structures, lighting plots, or other aluminum truss uses.

⚠️ Compatibility Warning for Mixed-Brand Builds

Crucial Steps for Safe Assembly:

• Verify Bolt Patterns: End-plate bolt configurations vary by manufacturer. Compare your existing truss plate dimensions against EVT12S specifications before purchase.
• Confirm Alignment: Ensure precise alignment across the joint to prevent uneven bolt loading.
• Mixing incompatible plated truss can compromise connection integrity and lead to structural failure.

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