EVT12S-2½FT Black

Product Description

EVT12S-2½FT Black — 2.5-Foot Aluminum Truss Section — 12-Inch Square End-Plate Bolt Truss with Full Diagonal Bracing — Matte Black Powder Coat

The EVT12S-2½FT Black Aluminum Truss Section is a fully braced 2.5-foot (30-inch) structural segment in a matte black powder coat finish for 12-inch square end-plate bolt truss systems — the mid-range braced increment between the 2-foot and 3-foot sections, coated in a factory-applied dark finish for builds where 30 inches of silver truss between black sections would create an unmistakable break in the grid. At this length, the section is prominent enough in an overhead structure that a finish mismatch is impossible to hide — it sits in the sightline of every audience member in a concert venue, every camera in a scoring stage, every guest in a themed aquatic environment, and every visitor walking beneath a traveling museum exhibition. With full diagonal bracing, main chord tubing at 50 mm (1.96 in) OD / 3 mm wall, and diagonal brace tubing at 25 mm (0.98 in) OD / 3 mm wall, fabricated from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, this section delivers the same lateral rigidity and torsional performance as its silver counterpart while the matte black powder coat absorbs light across every chord, brace, and end plate.

Function & Compatibility:

The EVT12S-2½FT Black connects through bolted end-plates, not conical couplers. It shares the same 12-inch square cross-section, chord geometry, and through-bolt pattern as every other EVT12S piece. Four Grade 8 bolts, nuts, and washers (included) align with the standard end-plate geometry and torque to the same specification as any other joint in the system. The section includes diagonal bracing across its full 30-inch length, providing lateral rigidity and torsional resistance as a standalone structural segment — the triangulated web distributes lateral loads through the brace members rather than relying solely on the end-plate bolt connection. At 2.5 feet, this section sits in the mid-range of the EVT12S braced lineup — long enough to carry fixture loads between its end plates, short enough to serve as a precision half-foot adjustment where the 2-foot and 3-foot sections don't fit. It stacks with other EVT12S sections and spacers for compound length adjustments and 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 resists scratching, absorbs light under stage and studio conditions, and provides a sealed surface barrier in humid or chemically active environments.

Key Features

• Matte Black Powder Coat Finish: Factory-applied matte black powder coat across every chord, diagonal brace, and end plate — delivering a non-reflective, light-absorbing surface that integrates with black truss runs and eliminates the visible silver break a bare aluminum section creates in a dark grid.
• Full Diagonal Bracing: Triangulated web structure with 25 mm (0.98 in) OD / 3 mm wall diagonal brace tubing connecting the main chords — lateral rigidity and torsional resistance across the full 30-inch span, all finished in matching matte black.
• 2.5-Foot Precision Length: Adds exactly 30 inches (762 mm) to the truss run — the half-foot braced increment between the 2-foot and 3-foot sections, filling the dimensional gap where the shorter section comes up short and the longer one overshoots.
• 50 mm Main Chord Tubing: Four 50 mm (1.96 in) OD / 3 mm wall main chord tubes matching the structural specification of every full-length EVT12S section.
• 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.
• 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy: Chords, diagonal braces, and end plates all 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

• Concert Touring & Festival Backline Technicians — Your backline truss structure sits directly behind the performers on a concert stage — in the sightline of every audience member in the house and every camera in the broadcast truck. A 2.5-foot silver section in a black backline grid reads as a hardware error under stage wash and followspot lighting, visible from the house, the pit, and the IMAG feed. The matte black finish keeps the mid-span segment invisible against the rest of the dark grid, maintaining the visual plane the production designer specified behind the artist without gaff tape, paint, or post-production cleanup on the video feed.
• Museum Traveling Exhibition Installers — Your traveling exhibition moves between museums with different gallery dimensions, ceiling heights, and rigging point locations, and the overhead truss grid that supports lighting, suspended artifacts, and interactive display elements has to adapt to each venue's geometry. A 2.5-foot section fills the venue-specific dimensional gap that changes with every install, and the matte black finish keeps the grid consistent with the all-black overhead the exhibition designer specified to disappear against dark gallery ceilings — no silver segment appearing in one venue that wasn't there in the last, no visual inconsistency that the curator or the lending institution notices during walkthrough.
• Film & Television Scoring Stage Riggers — Your scoring stage hangs microphone arrays, overhead cameras, and lighting instruments from a truss grid in an acoustically treated room where orchestral sessions are recorded for film and television. Overhead cameras capture the orchestra from above, and every structural element in the grid is visible in that shot. A silver section between black truss catches studio lighting and appears as a reflective band in the overhead frame that distracts from the performance below. The matte black finish eliminates that reflection entirely, keeping the grid invisible in the overhead camera's composition while the 2.5-foot length fills the dimensional gap the room's structural steel spacing created between standard section lengths.
• Indoor Waterpark & Aquatic Venue Structural Teams — Your indoor waterpark, aquatic show venue, or pool deck entertainment area operates in a high-humidity, chlorine-rich atmosphere where overhead truss supports lighting, show control equipment, and themed scenic elements above the water. The matte black powder coat provides a sealed surface barrier against moisture infiltration and chemical corrosion that bare brushed aluminum is more susceptible to under continuous exposure to these conditions. The dark finish also maintains the overhead aesthetic that keeps structural hardware invisible above themed aquatic environments — wave pools, lazy rivers, and show lagoons where guests look up into the canopy and the structure needs to disappear behind the theming.
• Structural & Rigging Engineers — The EVT12S-2½FT Black is a 2.5-foot (762 mm) fully braced 6061-T6 aluminum truss section with a matte black powder coat finish, 12-inch square profile, 50 mm OD / 3 mm wall main chord tubing, and 25 mm OD / 3 mm wall diagonal brace tubing, fabricated under TÜV manufacturing standards with Grade 8 end-plate connection hardware included. The powder coat does not alter the section's structural properties. It includes full diagonal bracing and provides lateral rigidity as a standalone structural segment. It appears on an engineered drawing as a standard cataloged truss section. Load calculations must reference the official EVT12S Load Tables for the complete assembled span. A licensed professional engineer must review all structures.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-2½FT Black is the 30-inch braced section for dark grids where the length has to land on two and a half feet and every chord, brace, and end plate has to match the finish standard the rest of the structure set.

⚠️ Safety & Engineering Notice

❗ Critical Load Rating Information: The rated load capacity for this section depends on the full system configuration — total span length, support positions, and load distribution. For precise load specifications, always refer to the official EVT12S Truss Series Load Tables for your specific span. Consult a qualified engineer before use.

Important Guidelines for Safe Use:

• Inspect all chord tubes, diagonal braces, 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 Chord Alignment: Ensure all four chord tubes align precisely across the joint to prevent uneven bolt loading and eccentric force transfer through the braces.
• Mixing incompatible plated truss can compromise connection integrity and lead to structural failure.

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