Product Description

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

The EVT12S-5IN Black Aluminum Truss Spacer is a precision-manufactured 5-inch structural spacer finished in a durable matte black powder coat, built for 12-inch square end-plated aluminum truss systems where both dimensional precision and visual stealth are non-negotiable. This spacer serves a buyer with two simultaneous requirements: a precise 5-inch adjustment that sits between the 4-inch and 6-inch — and a finish that vanishes into dark backdrops. When a 4-inch black spacer leaves the run short and a 6-inch pushes past the mark, and every component in the rig must disappear into the stage environment, the EVT12S-5IN Black is the piece that solves both problems at once.

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. The matte black powder coat is applied over 6061-T6 aluminum alloy — the structural performance is identical to the standard silver 5-inch spacer. It is the mid-range fractional adjustment for black-out rigs in broadcast studios, black-box theaters, concert touring systems, and high-end corporate stage builds where exposed silver truss would compromise the production design.

Key Features

• Precise Extension: Adds exactly 5 inches to the truss run — the mid-range option between the 4-inch and 6-inch black spacers, built for builds where neither of those lengths lands on the required dimension and the entire rig must remain visually invisible.
• Professional Black Finish: High-quality matte black powder coat eliminates glare under stage and studio lighting, prevents silver reflections from bleeding through LED panel gaps, and blends the spacer into dark stage environments, curtains, and overhead grid sightlines.
• Included Hardware: Ships complete with 4x Grade 8 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers (black finish hardware may vary; standard zinc/galv typically supplied unless specified) for immediate assembly.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Fabricated from 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy beneath the powder coat — same structural grade and strength-to-weight ratio as the standard silver version with no weight penalty.
• 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 — the powder coat finish does not alter the engineering certification or load path.

Who It’s For

• Staging & Event Production Riggers — You ran the span calculation and a 4-inch black spacer leaves you an inch short. A 6-inch black puts you an inch long. And every piece of truss in this rig is audience-facing, so it has to be black. The 5-inch black spacer hits the dimension and holds the aesthetic in one component.
• Lighting Grid Designers & Integrators — The grid is going into a black-box theater, concert hall, or broadcast studio where everything above the performance area has to vanish. Your pick points are fixed to the building steel and a 4-inch or 6-inch spacer won’t land the run precisely on them. The 5-inch black gives you the fractional adjustment without breaking the overhead sightline.
• LED & Video Wall Framers — The support frame sits behind the LED array and the dimensions are dictated by the pixel-pitch panel layout. When the panel array falls between what a 4-inch and 6-inch black spacer can reach, the 5-inch closes the gap — and the matte finish prevents silver reflections from bleeding through panel seams and contaminating the image.
• Broadcast & Film Production Crews — The overhead grid is on camera or in the background of a live broadcast, and your studio has dimensional requirements that standard spacer sizes don’t hit cleanly. Matte black is the broadcast-grade standard, and the 5-inch spacer addresses the unique spacing requirements of permanent studio installations without breaking the visual spec.
• Trade Show & Exhibit Builders — The creative team approved a premium black truss aesthetic for the booth, and the convention hall floor plan demands a dimension that the 4-inch and 6-inch can’t reach. The 5-inch black spacer gives you another fractional option to dial in the exact footprint without compromising the branded look.
• Rental & Staging Companies — Your black truss fleet has the 4-inch, 6-inch, and longer spacers covered. Adding the 5-inch black completes the inventory and gives your crew full flexibility to hit any dimension on stealth rig builds — no more workarounds when the 4 falls short and the 6 overshoots on a theatrical tour or corporate event.
• Rigging & Structural Engineers — The finish is cosmetic; the engineering is not. TÜV-standard fabrication and Grade 8 bolt hardware mean this spacer spec’s into a professional structural drawing identically to the silver version. The powder coat changes nothing about the load rating or connection integrity.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-5IN Black delivers mid-range dimensional precision with the stealth finish that professional theatrical, broadcast, and corporate staging environments demand.

⚠️ 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.
• Handle with care to prevent chipping the powder coat finish — exposed aluminum beneath the coating compromises the visual consistency of a black-out rig.
• 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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