Product Description

EVT12S-5IN | 5-Inch Aluminum Truss Spacer (12×12 Box Truss Plated)

The EVT12S-5IN Aluminum Truss Spacer is a precision-manufactured 5-inch structural spacer engineered for 12-inch square end-plated aluminum truss systems. Built from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, this spacer sits between the 4-inch and 6-inch in the EVT12S family — filling the dimensional gap where 4 inches falls just short and 6 inches overshoots. It maintains full alignment and load continuity between truss sections while giving riggers one more increment of control over total span length. If you’re building a rig and the math doesn’t land on a clean number with your standard sticks and a 4-inch spacer, the 5-inch is the next piece you reach for.

Function & Compatibility:

Unlike conical systems, the EVT12S series utilizes an industry-standard nut-and-bolt end-plate connection. This spacer features a rigid square profile that matches the geometry of standard 12″ box truss, ensuring a seamless structural transition. As a mid-range fractional spacer, it gives system builders one more option for dialing in exact dimensions on touring rigs, overhead lighting grids, video wall frames, and modular trade show structures without resorting to custom cuts or field modifications.

Key Features

• Precise Extension: Adds exactly 5 inches to the truss run — the mid-step between the 4-inch and 6-inch spacers for builds where neither of those hits the mark.
• Included Hardware: Ships complete with 4x Grade 8 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers for immediate, high-strength assembly.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Fabricated from 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy — same material and structural grade as every other component in the EVT12S system.
• End-Plated Design: Compatible with EVT12S and other standard 12-inch plated truss systems using bolt connections.
• TÜV Specifications: Fabricated in accordance with strict TÜV manufacturing standards, meeting the same certification as the full-length truss sections it connects to.
• Professional Finish: Clean aluminum surface integrates seamlessly with standard silver trussing.

Who It’s For

• Staging & Event Production Riggers — You ran the numbers and a 4-inch spacer leaves you an inch short of your venue dimension. A 6-inch puts you an inch past your pick point. The 5-inch spacer exists for exactly this scenario — it closes the span cleanly without forcing you to compromise on a different section layout.
• Lighting Grid Designers & Integrators — Your overhead grid has to land on fixed rigging points in the ceiling steel, and the tolerance is measured in fractions of an inch. The 5-inch spacer gives you a mid-range fractional adjustment that the 4-inch and 6-inch don’t cover, so the grid lines up to the building without shimming or re-engineering the hang.
• LED & Video Wall Framers — LED panel modules come in specific widths, and the support frame has to match. When the panel array dimensions fall between what a 4-inch and 6-inch spacer can solve, the 5-inch bridges that gap and keeps the frame aligned to the pixel-pitch layout.
• Trade Show & Exhibit Builders — You’re building to a convention hall floor plan and your standard truss lengths get you close but not exact. The 5-inch spacer is one more tool in the kit for dialing in the precise booth footprint without reworking the entire section layout.
• Rental & Staging Companies — Your spacer inventory runs 4in, 6in, 12in, and 24in. Adding the 5-inch to the fleet fills the gap between the two smallest sizes and gives your crew the flexibility to hit dimensions that previously required creative workarounds on site.
• Rigging & Structural Engineers — The engineered drawing calls for a specific linear dimension and there’s no tolerance for “close enough.” TÜV-standard fabrication and Grade 8 bolt hardware mean this spacer carries the same engineering credibility as the primary truss sections in the spec.
• Motion Capture, R&D & Industrial Truss Users — If you’re building with 12-inch square aluminum truss outside of live events — motion capture volumes, research test rigs, military defense structures — the dimensional precision requirement is the same. The 5-inch spacer delivers that precision regardless of the application.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-5IN gives system builders one more level of dimensional control within a professional-grade, TÜV-certified truss platform.

⚠️ 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 and the weakest component. Do not support loads directly from the spacer connection points.

Important Guidelines for Safe Use:

• Inspect the end plates and bolt holes for deformation or wear before every use.
• Ensure all Grade 8 bolts are properly torqued to manufacturer specifications.
• Do not mix truss components from different manufacturers unless the bolt pattern and plate dimensions have been strictly verified.
• 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: Plated truss varies by manufacturer. Compare your existing truss plate dimensions against EVT12S specifications before purchase.
• Check Alignment: Ensure chord alignment is precise to prevent uneven loading on the bolts.
• Mixing incompatible plated truss can lead to structural failure.

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