Truss course｜How to assemble trusses

How to assemble trusses

Truss assembly method

Accessories

・Connecting brackets
・Pins
・Clips
Step 1

Fit the connecting bracket to the truss and install the pin
Point

If it is difficult to insert the pin, please use a hammer, etc.
Step 2

Attach the clip to fix the pin
Step 3

Connect the trusses
Point

Do not insert one point all the way at once, but insert them evenly and little by little at all points.
When it is difficult to insert the truss

It can be easily assembled by using the optional rigger hand.
* Only compatible with trusses with a width of 29 cm.
Step 4

Complete by installing all fittings

Accessories used for assembly

Connecting bracket TRUSS JOINT

Normally, it can be assembled with the metal fittings included with each part of the truss, but if you want to make a complicated structure, you may need to purchase additional fittings. Please refer to the cheat sheet "How to choose and estimate" to see if you need additional metal fittings.

For 29 cm width：: TRUSSJOINT
For 22 cm width：: TRUSSJOINT/22
For 10 cm width：: TRUSSJOINT/10

Connecting pins & clips

For 29 cm width：: TRUSSPIN
For 22 cm width：: TRUSSPIN/22

* We do not carry truss pins for 10 cm width.

Silencer

The silencer reduces the noise generated when hitting the head of the pin with a hammer when it is difficult to install a pin.
It is compatible only with the pin for 29 cm wide truss and cannot be used with the pin for 22 cm wide truss.

・SILENCER

Rigger hand

An accessory that hooks on the brace of the truss and facilitates the connection of two trusses in the form of leverage.
Compatible with 29 cm wide trusses only. Bracing may bend when used on 22 cm wide trusses.

・RIGGER HAND

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: The connecting bracket cannot be removed from the truss.: A: The bracket can be easily pulled out by hitting with a hammer or heating the truss pipe.
Q: Is it possible to combine trusses with different shapes?: A: It is possible with square trusses and flat trusses.

Since the positions where the pins for the fittings are installed are different, a special fitting is required.
Viewing the truss from above, the metal fittings used differ depending on whether it will be connected to the right side or the left side of the square truss.