Prolyte Verto Truss: A Revolutionary System Saving 75% Build Time

When you’re looking to build something as important as a structure, you want something reliable, something you know works. But sometimes, something better comes along: something that completely revolutionizes the way you build —saving you 75% build time

We know truss systems are important. They provide the load-bearing support for stage components, such as lighting, as well as weather protection. They are the backbone to tens of thousands of performances annually around the globe. So, here’s the predicament: when you have something that works and has worked for the past twenty-five years, how do you improve on it?

This is how: Prolyte Verto Truss - The name Verto is derived from Latin, meaning to turn and that is exactly how this coupler works.

This new revolutionary system is completely changing the industry with a simple twist of the hand.

New Verto Truss vs Previous Design

Prolyte Verto truss is similar to existing systems but has several advantages that make the process far easier, quieter and more importantly quicker. 

EASIER: Both designs utilize a similar two male coupler; however, that’s where the similarities of the coupler system end. And that’s what is so revolutionary: where traditional systems also require bolts, pins, nuts, hammers, and/or wrenches, the Verto coupler system is completely tool-less. All you need is your coupler and your hand and you are good to go.  

Verto Truss's lightweight design makes an event set-up and break-down much effective. Read Mountain Productions case study below.

QUIETER: Tested general sound levels are around 55dB, where a conical truss system generates a sound level of 80dB during assembly. Its tool-less connection is almost completely silent, so providing extra safety on the work floor. 

Continue to read to discover how it saves 75% build time... 

Tool-less Construction in a Fraction of the Time

How to operate Prolyte Verto Truss?

To connect two sections of truss, you only need 3 steps:

  1. Insert conical coupler into the truss connection point
  2. Turn the coupler system 180° until no red area can be seen (Note: Check the difference between the 2 images above). Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other truss connection points
  3. Place another section of the truss on the top and turn the coupler system to tighten it (Note: For secondary safety, you can apply a safety clip for the coupler system)

    That's done! It’s as easy as that. 

    Still confused? Watch the demo below: 

    With a flick of your wrist, you can manage this in about one second per connection, compared to four seconds per connection the traditional conical system requires. And in this business, every second counts. Overall, you can be looking at saving 75% build time.  

    Worried about missed connections?

    The rotating coupler system has a red area safety feature which indicates when the coupler is not 100% closed. Additionally, an incorporated blue cover prevents dirt from getting in the system and makes closing the coupler without a connector impossible.

    Mountain Productions Puts Prolyte Verto Truss
    to the Test with the Ultimate Time Crunch

    Currently, pin truss and spigot truss systems are standard in the United States. Since we wanted to use the Polyte Verto Truss at a tradeshow in the U.S., we needed to ship it from Europe to our headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. From there, we needed to transport it Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    Normally, this would be a simple task: load it up and go.

    Unfortunately for us, it was at this time when the East Coast was being ravaged by two massive snowstorms. At the mercy of the weather and against all odds, the ease of assembly ensured we got it done in time and faster than would have been possible with traditional truss systems.

    Mountain Productions' Rigging Product Expert, Keith Ellis, got to experience the benefits of Prolyte truss firsthand. Under the aforementioned time constraints, wouldn't have been able to pull off Mountain's seamless tradeshow design without the use of Prolyte Verto Truss.

    Mountain Production Trade Show With Prolyte Verto Truss.

    Ellis built this booth for USITT using the revolutionary
    Verto Truss from Prolyte. 

    "The Prolyte truss was a pleasure to work with," explained Ellis. "Even with two guys to build our structure, one of which who has never built this structure before, the set-up and break-down took a quarter of the time compared to the standard bolt-together plated truss."

    Ellis found that the Prolyte truss saved time without sacrificing quality.

    "The Prolyte truss was lighter than the plated, bolt-together truss we were used to," said Ellis. "The connection points went together seamlessly, with nothing more than a twist of the coupler, which makes builds easier for the novice rigger. The true sign of a good product, though, was that the Prolyte truss still delivered the integrity we needed in a much easier to manage process."

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    Prolyte Verto Truss H30V used at the 2018 Prolight + Sound Expo
    for an unbeatable set-up.

    Prolyte Truss (Verto) for Trade Booth

    Our team saved considerable time and effort on setting up and removing the booth with Prolyte Verto Truss H30V at the 2019 Prolight + Sound Expo. 

    Because the overall weight of Prolyte's Verto Truss is also significantly lighter than competitors, drayage was much less expensive when bringing the goods to both trade shows, without sacrificing the structural integrity.

    MTN Shop continued the success of Verto H30V by introducing Verto H40 series with extra strength and 2 profile options during Prolight+Sound Expo 2019. We were pleased with the response it received throughout the show.

    In this day and age, time matters and the faster, the better. This is especially true when production teams are getting less time in and less time out for assembly and disassembly.

    No matter the circumstance, we trust Prolyte’s Verto truss for its tool-less efficiency.

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