Is the matte black powder coat on this base plate the same finish as the black EVT12S truss sections?

Yes. The matte black powder coat applied to the EVT12S-BP40AR1B is the same finish type used on black EVT12S truss sections. When positioned at the base of a black EVT12S column, the plate blends visually with the truss above it without a noticeable color or texture difference at the floor connection.

Does the black finish affect the structural performance of the base plate compared to the brushed version?

No. The powder coat is a surface finish applied over the same 6061-T6 aluminum structure. It does not affect the plate's load capacity, bolt hole dimensions, or structural integrity. The brushed and black versions are mechanically identical — the only difference is the finish.

How does the powder coat hold up under repeated event setups and sandbag loading?

The matte black powder coat is a baked-on industrial finish that resists chipping and abrasion under normal event use. The top surface where sandbags or water barrels rest will see the most wear over time — inspect that area regularly and touch up any chips where bare aluminum becomes exposed. The carry handle edges and bolt hole rims are also common wear points. Remove the plate from service if the structural aluminum becomes significantly exposed around load-bearing areas.

EVT12S-BP40AR1B – 20 x 40-Inch Aluminum Base Plate for 12-Inch End-Plate Bolt Truss Systems

Matte Black Wide-Footprint Truss Ground Support

20 x 40 Inch Matte Black Aluminum Truss Base Plate.
Wide Ground Support for 12 Inch End-Plate Bolt Truss.

The EVT12S-BP40AR1B is a 20 x 40 inch matte black aluminum truss base plate for compatible EVT12S and standard 12 inch end-plate bolt-truss systems. It combines a 6061-T6 aluminum plate, matte black powder-coat finish, 12 mm top slab, 37 mm overall assembly depth, six pre-drilled truss connection holes, and an integrated laser-cut carry handle. Its footprint is one part of the complete support design; it does not independently determine stability, ballast, anchoring, tower height, wind suitability, or allowable loading.

Base Plate Facts

Model / SKUEVT12S-BP40AR1B

FinishMatte Black Powder Coat

Overall Footprint20 x 40 in / 508 x 1,016 mm

Top Slab Thickness0.47 in / 12 mm

Material6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Plate Weight45 lb / 20.41 kg

20 x 40 inAluminum Plate Footprint

Matte BlackPowder-Coat Finish

37 mmOverall Assembly Depth

6 HolesPre-Drilled Truss Connections

45 lbDocumented Plate Weight

Product Overview

Wide Ground Support with a Matte Black Finish.

The EVT12S-BP40AR1B is a 20 x 40 inch aluminum base plate made for compatible EVT12S and standard 12 inch end-plate bolt-truss systems. Its matte black powder-coat finish is intended to coordinate visually with black EVT12S truss, while the documented plate geometry, material, connection-hole pattern, and carrying handle support planned ground-level truss installations.

20 x 40 Inch Footprint

A 508 x 1,016 mm rectangular plate footprint for planned truss-column and exhibit-support layouts.

Matte Black Powder Coat

A non-reflective black powder-coat finish over the aluminum base plate for visual coordination with black truss.

6061-T6 Aluminum

Constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy with a documented 45 lb plate weight.

Integrated Carry Handle

A laser-cut carry handle is integrated directly into the plate for planned handling and positioning.

Matte Black Powder Coat

A Dark, Low-Reflective Finish for Black Truss Layouts.

The BP40AR1B is the matte black powder-coated version of the 20 x 40 inch aluminum base plate. The finish is applied over the same 6061-T6 aluminum plate format; the documented dimensions, weight, six-hole connection layout, and compatibility context remain the same as the brushed-aluminum version. Inspect the coating before use, especially at bolt holes, handle edges, and ballast-contact areas.

Visual Coordination

Designed to blend with matte black EVT12S truss sections in displays, event builds, and production environments.

Powder-Coat Surface

The finish is a surface treatment over the aluminum plate, not a change to the documented plate geometry or connection configuration.

Wear Inspection

Inspect for chips and abrasion after handling, connection work, ballast placement, transportation, and repeated setups.

Careful Handling

Protect the finish during storage and transport; review exposed aluminum and any damage around load-bearing areas before service.

Wide Footprint Design

More Floor Contact Along One Planned Direction.

The 40 inch dimension extends the base plate footprint beyond a compact square plate. Orient the plate according to the approved layout, the installed truss, and anticipated loading directions. The wide footprint is a product feature, not a universal stability calculation, ballast specification, tower-height rating, or wind rating.

Rectangular Geometry

The 20 x 40 inch layout provides an extended planned footprint direction for floor-layout and support-design considerations.

Ballast Clearance

The plate surface can accommodate planned supplementary ballast placement when required by the complete project design.

Clearance Planning

Use the documented footprint and 37 mm assembly depth when planning aisles, display components, floor protection, and site clearances.

Complete Structure Review

The final stability plan must account for height, center of gravity, loads, public exposure, floor condition, anchoring, and ballast.

Connection Hardware

Six Pre-Drilled Holes. Hardware Selected Separately.

The EVT12S-BP40AR1B has six pre-drilled holes for the documented truss connection interface. Bolts, nuts, washers, and other connecting hardware are not included. Confirm the correct hardware specification, grade, diameter, length, engagement, washer arrangement, and torque for the specific compatible truss system and approved installation.

Six Pre-Drilled Holes

Provides the documented truss connection-hole arrangement for the plate.

No Hardware Included

Bolts, nuts, washers, and other connection components are selected separately for the actual assembly.

Verify Connection Details

Confirm bolt specification, alignment, full engagement, required torque, and any system-specific connection requirements.

Inspect Before Assembly

Inspect the plate, coating, holes, handle opening, frame, truss interfaces, and selected fasteners before every use.

Compatibility

Designed for EVT12S and Compatible 12 Inch End-Plate Bolt Truss.

The product source identifies EVT12S and other standard 12 inch end-plate bolt-truss systems as its intended compatibility context. Exact fit with other brands is not guaranteed. Verify end-plate dimensions, bolt-hole alignment, hardware, bolt engagement, upright orientation, applied loads, and the completed support arrangement before installation.

EVT12S System

Designed for the EVT12S 12 inch end-plate bolt-truss series.

Standard 12 Inch Bolt Truss

Other standard 12 inch end-plate bolt truss may require physical and technical verification before installation.

Connection Confirmation

Confirm plate-hole alignment, approved hardware, torque requirements, and full engagement before assembly.

No Assumed Cross-Brand Fit

Do not rely on nominal truss dimensions alone to establish compatibility or structural suitability.

Specifications

EVT12S-BP40AR1B Product Reference.

Identity

Product Record

Model / SKUEVT12S-BP40AR1B

BrandEvolve Truss

Product TypeAluminum Base Plate for 12 Inch End-Plate Bolt Truss

Warranty1-Year Limited Manufacturing-Defect Warranty

Geometry

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Footprint20 x 40 in / 508 x 1,016 mm

Top Slab Thickness0.47 in / 12 mm

Overall Assembly Depth1.46 in / 37 mm

Inner Frame Dimensions19.07 x 39.00 in / 484.5 x 990.6 mm

Weight45 lb / 20.41 kg

Construction

Material and Features

MaterialAluminum Alloy EN AW-6061 T6

FinishMatte Black Powder Coat

HandleIntegrated Laser-Cut Carry Handle

Connection Holes6 Pre-Drilled Holes

Connection Context

Documented Interface

Intended Truss SystemEVT12S and Compatible 12 Inch End-Plate Bolt Truss

Connection HardwareNot Included

CAD ResourcesSTEP and DWG Files Available Upon Request

Installation Checks

Start with the Ground Surface. Then Verify the Connection and Complete Stability Plan.

A base plate is one component of a vertical structure. Installation requires a level and appropriate bearing surface, a verified mounting interface, correct hardware, plumb upright alignment, controlled loads, and every additional ballast or anchoring measure required by the completed project design. These checks do not replace project-specific engineering review.

01 — Verify the Surface

Confirm that the floor or support surface is level, stable, and appropriate for the entire base plate and completed structure load.

02 — Inspect the Plate and Finish

Inspect the plate, powder coat, frame, holes, handle opening, and selected hardware for damage, deformation, cracking, or defects.

03 — Confirm Hardware

Select and verify the required bolt, nut, washer, grade, engagement, and torque for the specific compatible truss system.

04 — Align and Secure

Confirm end-plate alignment, install the specified hardware, and secure the connection according to approved system requirements.

05 — Check Plumb and Loads

Set the vertical member plumb and confirm applied loads are distributed according to the approved structure design.

06 — Add Required Measures

Install specified ballast, anchors, guying, bracing, barriers, or other measures required by the complete site and structural plan.

Stability and Safety

The Base Plate Is One Part of the System. Confirm the Entire Structure.

The 20 x 40 inch footprint and matte black surface finish do not establish a complete structure's safe height, vertical or lateral capacity, ballast requirement, anchoring requirement, wind suitability, or overall stability. Those outcomes depend on the installed height and weight, center of gravity, applied loads, floor condition, orientation, ballast, bracing, anchoring, public access, impact risk, and local requirements.

A qualified professional must determine whether the base plate, ballast, anchoring, bracing, and support arrangement are sufficient for the specific structure and site.

Additional ballast or other stabilization may be required for tall vertical builds, lateral loads, outdoor exposure, wind, uneven surfaces, public areas, or other project conditions.

Keep the vertical truss plumb and maintain the load distribution required by the approved design.

Do not use a damaged, bent, cracked, corroded, or otherwise compromised plate, frame, coating-adjacent load-bearing area, truss connection, bolt hole, or fastener.

Use barriers, covers, markings, or other risk controls where the plate presents a trip, impact, or public-access hazard.

Matte Black Truss Base Plate Questions

EVT12S-BP40AR1B Frequently Asked Questions.

What is the difference between the EVT12S-BP40AR1B and the brushed-aluminum BP40AR1?

The product-specific distinction is the matte black powder-coat finish. The listed overall footprint, top slab thickness, assembly depth, weight, 6061-T6 aluminum material, six-hole connection configuration, and compatibility context are otherwise the same.

Does the base plate include truss connection hardware?

No. The plate has six pre-drilled truss connection holes, but bolts, nuts, washers, and other connection hardware are not included. Select the required hardware for the specific compatible truss system and approved installation.

Which truss systems are compatible?

The product is designed for EVT12S and compatible standard 12 inch end-plate bolt truss. Exact fit with other brands is not guaranteed; verify end-plate dimensions, hole alignment, hardware, and connection details before installation.

How should the black powder-coat finish be maintained?

Inspect the finish after transport, handling, connection work, and ballast placement. Pay particular attention to bolt-hole rims, handle edges, and the top surface. Evaluate any damage to the structural plate or its load-bearing areas before returning it to service.

Planning a Matte Black 20 x 40 Inch Truss Base Plate?

Contact us for bolt-pattern review, compatible hardware planning, CAD resources, finish coordination, ballast and anchoring discussions, and project-specific technical support.

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