EVT12S-2½FT

Product Description

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

The EVT12S-2½FT Aluminum Truss Section is a fully braced 2.5-foot (30-inch) structural segment for 12-inch square end-plate bolt truss systems — the half-foot precision increment between the 2-foot section and the standard 3-foot length, built for layouts where the shorter section leaves six inches short and the longer one overshoots by the same margin. With full diagonal bracing across its 30-inch span, this is a true truss section at a length where the segment is long enough to carry real fixture loads between its end plates. Built with 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 gives tradeshow exhibit builders the half-foot they need to land an overhead canopy precisely on a booth boundary, outdoor festival contractors the mid-span adjustment that avoids cantilevering past the last support point, gymnasium technicians the bridge between the final full-length section and the ceiling steel, and shipboard entertainment riggers a compact braced segment sized for the tight dimensional tolerances of a vessel's fixed steel structure.

Function & Compatibility:

The EVT12S-2½FT 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 — from the shortest spacer to the longest straight section. 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, giving it 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 serve as a load-bearing span segment between pick points, short enough to function as a precision 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 with a brushed aluminum finish consistent with every other silver component in the EVT12S system.

Key Features

• Full Diagonal Bracing: Triangulated web structure with 25 mm (0.98 in) OD / 3 mm wall diagonal brace tubing connecting the main chords — delivering lateral rigidity and torsional resistance across the full 30-inch span.
• 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 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 — the section carries the same production certification as every other component in the EVT12S catalog.
• Brushed Aluminum Finish: Standard brushed surface across all tubes and plates — visually consistent with silver EVT12S components at every joint.

Who It's For

• Tradeshow Exhibit & Booth Designers — You're building within allocated booth dimensions that convention center show management measures and enforces. A truss canopy or overhead element that extends past the booth line gets flagged; one that falls short of the boundary looks unfinished and wastes the real estate the client paid for. The 2.5-foot section gives you a half-foot increment to land the overhead structure precisely on the booth boundary — which matters most on inline booths where neighboring exhibitors share a common wall line and every inch of overhang triggers a conversation with show management that costs time on an already tight install schedule.
• Outdoor Festival & Temporary Structure Contractors — You're building festival stages, beer gardens, sponsor activations, and VIP enclosures on grass, gravel, and uneven ground where base plate positions are determined by terrain conditions, tent locations, and crowd control barriers — not by standard truss increments. The spans between those base plates rarely divide into whole-foot numbers, and a 2.5-foot section gives you a half-foot adjustment that avoids cantilevering a longer section past the last support point or leaving an awkward gap between sections that would need to be bridged with stacked spacers and extra bolt joints. One braced section at the adjustment point keeps the span rigid and the connection count low.
• Gymnasium & Multi-Purpose Facility Technicians — Your school gym, community recreation center, or multi-purpose hall has overhead truss supporting basketball scoreboards, volleyball net rigging, retractable divider curtain tracks, or a permanent sound system, and the ceiling steel in the building follows structural bay spacing that was set by the architect — not by the truss manufacturer's catalog. A 2.5-foot braced section bridges the gap between the last full-length section and the structural steel pick point, keeping the grid level and the load distributed evenly across all support points instead of shimming the last connection or accepting a grid that doesn't sit balanced on the building steel.
• Shipboard & Cruise Line Entertainment Riggers — You're rigging truss in cruise ship theaters, atrium performance spaces, and outdoor deck stages where every overhead dimension is defined by the vessel's fixed steel structure — bulkhead positions, column spacing, deck-to-deck clearance — and those dimensions were set by the naval architect, not by entertainment truss catalogs. A 2.5-foot section fills the dimensional gap between the ship's steel and your standard truss inventory, and its compact 30-inch length makes it manageable in the confined access corridors, low-overhead tween-deck spaces, and narrow stage wing areas typical of shipboard rigging where longer sections can't make the turn from the loading door to the install position.
• Structural & Rigging Engineers — The EVT12S-2½FT is a 2.5-foot (762 mm) fully braced 6061-T6 aluminum truss section with a 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. 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 is the half-foot braced section for layouts where the gap is 30 inches and the structure needs a single rigid segment to close it — not a stack of shorter pieces, not a longer section that overshoots the mark.

⚠️ 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.
• 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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