Wenger Corporation introduces the Summit Theatron hoist, a rigging solution designed especially for high school theatres, university theatres, and worship venues.
In a statement, the company says, “With smart innovations that improve both performance and safety, installation options that offer greater adaptability and an inspection-friendly design, the new Summit Theatron hoist simplifies rigging cost-effectively for dealers, specifiers, and end users without compromising on quality.”
“For 140 years, J.R. Clancy [which is owned by Wenger] has led the industry in rigging innovation, driven to create solutions that elevate the performing arts safely,” says Dave Thomas, president and CEO of Wenger Corporation. “This new Summit hoist proudly continues our tradition of excellence in listening to our customers.”
The hoist is available in low- and high-speed models: 2,200lb capacity at 30fpm for stage electrics and acoustical shells, and 1,500lb capacity at 205 fpm to match the pace and performance of manual rigging. Variable frequency drive ensures smooth starts and stops, helping protect sensitive and expensive sets, lighting, and acoustical shells, the company says.
For easier, faster installation in a wide range of performance spaces, the Summit hoist features a patent-pending backbone — separate from the motor head — that enables variable mounting options. Typical 8″ set spacing is possible by alternating hoists between both sides of the stage or by offsetting the hoists on one side of the stage.
Routine inspections and maintenance are simplified by the hoist’s open-frame design with multiple access panels. Technicians can easily inspect the gearbox and drum, reducing downtime and ensuring optimal, safe performance, the company says.
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