Product Description

EVT12S-6IN Black | 6-Inch Aluminum Truss Spacer (12×12 Box Truss Plated) – Matte Black

The EVT12S-6IN Black Aluminum Truss Spacer is a 6-inch structural component finished in matte black powder coat, built for 12-inch square end-plated aluminum truss systems where the hardware has to disappear. At half a foot, this is the most called-for mid-range spacer in the black EVT12S lineup — the increment that eliminates light bounce from follow spots and LED wash, keeps the structure invisible to cameras and audiences, and delivers the same load-bearing performance as the standard aluminum version. If the rig is overhead in a theater, on camera in a broadcast studio, or visible behind a scenic build, and it needs exactly 6 more inches, this is the component that solves both the dimension and the sightline.

Function & Compatibility:

The EVT12S connects via bolted end-plates, not conical couplers. The 6-inch black spacer shares the same square cross-section and through-bolt layout as every other EVT12S component — it drops into the run as a native piece, not an adapter. The 6061-T6 aluminum alloy core sits beneath a durable matte black powder coat, so the structural rating is identical to the silver 6-inch spacer. At half a foot, it covers the dimensional gap that lighting designers, scenic fabricators, house riggers, and AV integrators encounter most often in dark-finish environments — the increment that keeps grid geometry precise without exposing reflective aluminum to the audience or the lens.

Key Features

• Precise Half-Foot Extension: Adds exactly 6 inches to the truss run — the most frequently needed mid-range increment, now in a non-reflective finish that won’t create hot spots under follow spots, LED wash, or camera lighting.
• Professional Black Finish: Durable matte black powder coat applied at the factory — no in-house painting, fabric wrapping, or additional finishing work required. Arrives ready to install in a dark-finish rig.
• Included Hardware: Comes with 4x Grade 8 Bolts, Nuts, and Washers (black finish hardware may vary; standard zinc/galv typically supplied unless specified) — bolts directly into any EVT12S run on arrival.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy beneath the coating — identical structural grade to the standard silver version, zero weight difference.
• End-Plated Design: Shares the EVT12S through-bolt end-plate format, cross-compatible with other 12-inch plated truss systems that use the same connection geometry.
• TÜV Specifications: Manufactured under TÜV-certified protocols — the powder coat is cosmetic and does not modify the engineering certification or load rating.

Who It’s For

• Lighting Designers & Programmers — You spec truss layouts to the inch to hit exact beam angles and fixture positions. The 6-inch spacer pushes a lighting bar forward, back, or higher by exactly half a foot to nail a focus point or clear a scenic element — and the black finish keeps the hardware from catching stray light and throwing hot spots on camera or into the house.
• Scenic & Set Fabrication Shops — You’re building custom structures where truss serves as both skeleton and visible design element. The black spacer gives you an off-the-shelf half-foot increment that matches the dark aesthetic of the build without requiring in-house powder coating, spray paint, or fabric wrapping — cutting fab time and keeping material costs predictable.
• House Riggers & Permanent Venue Technicians — You manage an installed grid system in a theater, house of worship, or convention hall, and a new show or tenant requires a different trim height or span dimension. The 6-inch spacer lets you modify the existing grid without pulling full sections, and the black finish keeps the addition consistent with an already-darkened ceiling infrastructure.
• System Integrators & AV Installation Contractors — You’re designing permanent AV installations for corporate boardrooms, worship campuses, or broadcast studios where speakers, displays, and PTZ cameras need to mount at precise heights. The half-foot spacer solves the gap between standard section lengths and the architect’s spec, and the matte finish ensures the mounting structure blends into the ceiling plane rather than drawing attention.
• Touring & Concert Production Crews — The rig is audience-facing and the production designer has called for black truss. You need half a foot more on the span to hit the venue dimension, and you need it in a finish that won’t bounce follow spots back into the house. The 6-inch black spacer extends the run without breaking the visual spec.
• Rigging & Structural Engineers — The coating is cosmetic; the load path is not. TÜV-certified fabrication and Grade 8 bolt hardware mean this component carries the same structural authority as the silver version on an engineered drawing. The finish changes nothing about the connection integrity or allowable load.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-6IN Black pairs the half-foot precision of the most versatile mid-range spacer with a factory-applied matte finish that keeps the structure invisible where it matters most.

⚠️ 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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