The new Gerriets Batten Clew is an innovative
load distribution device that was developed by the Bavarian State Opera in
Munich, Germany.
The Batten Clew allows heavy loads to be evenly distributed over several pipe battens using a theater’s existing overhead rigging system. The existing rigging system now becomes more useful and efficient with the use of the Batten Clew.
The Batten Clew allows heavy loads to be evenly distributed over several pipe battens using a theater’s existing overhead rigging system. The existing rigging system now becomes more useful and efficient with the use of the Batten Clew.
The Gerriets Batten Clew is available in eight different
versions that can accommodate the mechanical connection of between two and
twelve pipes depending on the pipe batten diameter and on-center dimensions. The
result is the ability to safely lift loads from 500 kg (1,100 lbs.) up to 6,000
kg (13,200 lbs.). This is based on a certified load rating of 500 kg (1,100
lb.) per batten.
It is highly recommended that only qualified trained rigging
technicians use and operate rigging systems that use the Batten Clew. The
system is modular and is based on two principal designs; 2-Way and 3-Way clew
assemblies. For example, the 4-Way Batten Clew is designed around two 2-Way clew
assemblies and the 8-Way Batten Clew is designed around two 4-way Batten Clews
that can be disassembled and used individually.
The Batten Clew comes standard with
round hooks for 70 mm (2 ½") diameter pipe battens. Other shape hooks can
be custom ordered to support rectangular of square tube profiles. Multiple
batten clews can be used in tandem only if you can guarantee that the movement
(whether manual or motorized) will be perfectly synchronised.
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