Motorized Rigging

Many stages supplement their systems with motorized rigging. This is typically a lineshaft winch or some type of drum winch or point hoist. There is a long list of different uses for motorized rigging, the most common being electric battens. These can be located over a stage or out in the house over the audience. Motorized rigging allows the user to lower and raise the electric battens, without the need for fly space or counterweight rigging, to adjust fixtures and change bulbs. Motorized systems are not only found in major theaters, studios and arenas, but also on cruise ships, colleges and now even high schools.

Recently, new products (PowerLift by JR Clancy and Vortek by Hoffend) have been introduced with expanded safety and function. Now theaters and schools have begun to do away with counterweight rigging in favor of a completely motorized system using these new products.

Georgia Stage, Inc. can design, provide and install all types of motorized rigging. If you have questions or want more information on lineshafts, winches, PowerLifts and Vorteks, please contact our sales staff.