Aluminium Top Plate Truss

Aluminium Top Plate Truss for 290mm Stage Truss UAE

The Aluminium Top Plate Truss is a 300 × 300 mm mounting plate designed for professional 290 mm box and triangular truss systems. Made from 8 mm aluminium and weighing approximately 2.8 kg, it creates a practical mounting platform for moving heads, stage lights, speakers and other compatible AV equipment on vertical truss towers.

Technical Specifications

Secure Mounting Platform for Vertical Truss

A vertical truss tower needs a proper upper mounting surface when a moving head, PAR light, speaker or other production component needs to sit above the truss.

This 300 × 300 mm aluminium top plate creates that platform while connecting directly to a compatible 290 mm truss section through four half spigots.

The flat plate provides a more practical equipment-mounting surface than attempting to attach a fixture directly across the truss chords. A 14 mm centre mounting hole allows compatible lighting fixtures or stage components to be secured through the plate using appropriate mounting hardware.

At approximately 2.8 kg, the aluminium construction keeps the top assembly relatively lightweight, which is especially useful for portable truss totems and temporary event installations that are assembled and dismantled regularly.

300 × 300MM Plate for 290MM Truss

The plate measures 300 × 300 mm, making it suitable for professional 290 mm box and triangular truss systems.

This format is commonly used for:

• Vertical lighting towers

• DJ truss totems

• Exhibition structures

• Stage lighting displays

• Speaker mounting structures

• Retail displays

• Event entrance structures

• Temporary AV installations

The plate sits above the truss section and connects through the compatible spigot system.

8MM Aluminium Construction

The top plate is manufactured from 8 mm-thick aluminium, providing a rigid equipment-mounting surface without the unnecessary weight of a comparable steel plate.

The documented configuration uses 5005-H34 aluminium, a corrosion-resistant aluminium grade commonly used where durability, relatively low weight and good fabrication characteristics are required.

This makes the plate particularly useful for rental companies and production crews that repeatedly transport equipment between venues.

14MM Centre Mounting Hole

A 14 mm pre-drilled centre hole provides a direct mounting position for compatible fixtures or mounting hardware.

Depending on the equipment being installed, the plate can be used as a platform for:

• Moving head lights

• LED PAR lights

• Wash fixtures

• Stage props

• Compatible speakers

• Display equipment

• AV accessories

The fixture's mounting requirements and weight must always be checked before installation.

Four-Spigot Truss Connection

The plate connects to compatible 290 mm truss using four half spigots positioned for the truss chords.

The connection system uses:

• 4 × half spigots

• Truss pins

• Safety clips

This allows the plate to be installed and removed as part of a modular truss system without permanently modifying the truss section.

Always confirm the connector spacing and spigot type before combining components from different truss manufacturers.

Lightweight Alternative to a Steel Top Plate

Aluminium provides a practical advantage when the plate is installed at the top of a portable truss structure.

A documented weight of approximately 2.8 kg keeps handling easier during setup and pack-down while reducing unnecessary weight at the top of the tower.

Steel plates are generally more useful at the bottom of a truss tower where additional mass may improve the base configuration. For a top mounting plate, aluminium offers a better balance between rigidity, portability and corrosion resistance.

Best For

The Aluminium Top Plate Truss is suitable for:

• Moving head light mounting

• DJ truss totems

• Wedding lighting setups

• Concert and live-event production

• Corporate event lighting

• Exhibition booths

• Trade-show displays

• Lighting towers

• AV installations

• Clubs and entertainment venues

• Schools and performance spaces

• Event-equipment rental companies

What's Included & Compatibility

The top plate configuration includes:

• 1 × 300 × 300 mm aluminium top plate

• 4 × half spigots

• Truss connection pins

• Safety clips

Designed for compatible:

• 290 mm box truss

• 290 mm triangular truss

• Vertical truss towers

• Truss totems

• Moving head lights

• PAR and wash fixtures

• Stage and display equipment

Mounting bolts for individual fixtures may vary according to the equipment being installed.

What Is an Aluminium Truss Top Plate Used For?

A truss top plate provides a flat mounting platform at the top of a vertical truss section.

It allows compatible moving heads, lighting fixtures, speakers or other production equipment to be mounted above a truss tower or totem.

What Size Truss Does This Top Plate Fit?

This top plate is designed for 290 mm box and triangular truss systems.

The plate itself measures approximately 300 × 300 mm to accommodate the truss connection points.

How Thick Is the Aluminium Plate?

The plate is manufactured from 8 mm-thick aluminium.

This provides a rigid mounting surface while keeping the product lighter than a comparable steel plate.

How Much Does the Top Plate Weigh?

The documented configuration weighs approximately 2.8 kg.

Its lightweight aluminium construction makes it suitable for portable stage, DJ and exhibition truss systems that require frequent setup and dismantling.

Can I Mount a Moving Head on the Top Plate?

Yes. Moving-head mounting is one of the primary applications for this type of truss top plate.

The 14 mm centre mounting hole can be used with appropriate fixture hardware, but the light's mounting method, weight and the stability of the complete truss tower must be checked before installation.

Does the Top Plate Include Truss Connectors?

Yes. This configuration includes four half spigots together with the required pins and safety clips for connection to compatible 290 mm truss.

Fixture-specific mounting bolts may need to be supplied separately.

Can It Be Used as a Truss Base Plate?

Some aluminium plates of this format can physically be configured as either base or top plates, but the stability requirements are very different.

For freestanding towers carrying equipment, use a correctly engineered base plate, ballast and support arrangement rather than assuming a lightweight top plate can replace a dedicated ground-support base.

Truss Installation & Safety

The Aluminium Top Plate should be installed only on a compatible truss system using the correct spigots, pins and safety clips.

The plate must not be treated as a replacement for a structural truss segment. Fixture weight, truss height, base size, ballast, tower stability and load distribution must all be considered before mounting equipment above a vertical tower.

For professional or load-bearing event installations, truss setup and load planning should be handled by qualified personnel.

Order Aluminium Truss Top Plates in the UAE

Stagify supplies professional stage truss, rigging and event-production equipment across Dubai and the UAE for event companies, DJs, AV installers, venues and rental businesses.

Combine the Aluminium Top Plate with compatible 290 mm truss, truss bases and stage-lighting equipment to build professional lighting towers and event-display structures.

Contact Stagify for help matching truss components or for bulk and project requirements.