{"product_id":"truss-sleeve-block-1-4-directions","title":"Truss Sleeve Block 1-4 Directions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTruss Sleeve Block 1-4 Directions for Ground Support Systems UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTruss Sleeve Block 1-4 Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a movable ground-support rigging component designed for F34-style 290 × 290 mm square truss tower systems. It allows horizontal truss sections to connect from one to four directions while travelling vertically along the tower during chain-hoist lifting, making it suitable for professional stage, lighting, roof and event-production structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Support Truss Sleeve Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–4 directional connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruss Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF34 \/ 12-inch-class square truss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Truss Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290 × 290 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare sleeve \/ corner block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConical \/ spigot truss connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 horizontal sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTower Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround-support truss tower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifting Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain-hoist ground-support systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuides attached truss vertically along tower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting grids, roof systems, stage truss and event structures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetermined by the complete engineered ground-support system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Truss Sleeve Block Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve block is the \u003cstrong\u003emoving connection point of a ground-support tower system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It sits around the vertical tower truss while horizontal truss sections connect to its outer faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring installation, a compatible chain-hoist system raises the sleeve block along the tower. This allows lighting grids, roof structures or horizontal truss assemblies to be constructed closer to ground level before being lifted to their required working height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1–4 direction configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e gives production crews more flexibility when designing ground-support layouts. A single truss section can be connected for a simple beam arrangement, while additional faces can be used to create two-way, three-way or four-way structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the sleeve block particularly useful for modular event systems where the same tower components may need to support different layouts from one production to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1 to 4 Direction Truss Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a fixed truss junction, the sleeve block can accommodate connections from multiple horizontal directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the stage design, it can be configured as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-way truss connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-way corner or straight configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-way T-style configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-way cross configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatility allows one sleeve-block system to support different stage, lighting and roof layouts without requiring a completely different tower arrangement for every production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eF34 290 × 290 mm Ground Support Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is designed around the widely used \u003cstrong\u003eF34-style 290 × 290 mm square truss format\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly referred to as 12-inch truss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF34 systems use modular truss sections and conical-style connection hardware, allowing production teams to build lighting grids, stage structures and temporary event installations from compatible components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve block should always be matched to the \u003cstrong\u003etower truss dimensions, connector system and related ground-support components\u003c\/strong\u003e before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Chain-Hoist Tower Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete ground-support lifting system typically combines the sleeve block with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical tower truss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruss top section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual or electric chain hoist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTower base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutriggers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStabiliser components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinge connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal square truss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the chain hoist operates, the sleeve block travels vertically along the tower together with the attached horizontal truss structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows crews to assemble fixtures, cabling and selected stage equipment at a practical working height before raising the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Connection for Event Structures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA four-direction sleeve block gives production companies greater flexibility when building temporary structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a four-tower ground-support system can use sleeve blocks to connect the horizontal perimeter truss around a lighting grid. Different connection faces can also accommodate additional truss sections where the engineered design requires them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the system suitable for production companies that regularly build different event layouts and need reusable modular rigging components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Truss Sleeve Block 1-4 Directions is suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround-support lighting grids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcert and festival structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedding stage productions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorporate event stages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition and trade-show structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary stage roof systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED screen support structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheatre and performance setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAV installation projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent-equipment rental companies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional stage and rigging contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core product consists of the \u003cstrong\u003etruss sleeve block assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e for a compatible ground-support tower system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to work as part of a system that may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF34-style 290 × 290 mm tower truss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible horizontal square truss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruss top section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain hoist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround-support base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutriggers and stabilisers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinge connectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConical connection hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved rigging and safety components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTower sections, chain hoists, bases, outriggers and horizontal truss are separate system components unless specifically included with the ordered package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Truss Sleeve Block Used For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truss sleeve block connects horizontal truss sections to a vertical ground-support tower while allowing the connected structure to move vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain-hoist system raises or lowers the sleeve block during stage and rigging installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Directions Can This Sleeve Block Connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeve block supports \u003cstrong\u003eone to four horizontal connection directions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can therefore be incorporated into different ground-support layouts including single-direction, corner, T-style and four-way truss configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Size Truss Is It Designed For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is based on \u003cstrong\u003eF34-style 290 × 290 mm square truss\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly described as 12-inch truss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector dimensions and tower compatibility should still be checked before mixing components from different truss systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Sleeve Block Move Up the Truss Tower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vertical movement is one of the main functions of a ground-support sleeve block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe block surrounds the tower section and travels vertically as the compatible hoist system raises or lowers the attached horizontal truss structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan It Be Used With a Chain Hoist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sleeve blocks are used as part of \u003cstrong\u003emanual or electric chain-hoist ground-support tower systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hoist, top section, sleeve block, tower and base must all be selected according to the engineered load and configuration of the complete structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the Maximum Load Capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum permitted load cannot be determined from the sleeve block's four-way configuration alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad capacity depends on the exact sleeve block, tower truss, top section, chain hoist, base, outriggers, connection hardware, tower height and complete structural design. Always follow the verified working-load data for the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Sleeve Block Be Used Outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround-support truss systems can be engineered for outdoor events, but outdoor structures introduce additional forces from wind, roof coverings, banners and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor installations require appropriate engineering, ballast, stabilisation and site assessment before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigging \u0026amp; Safety Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Truss Sleeve Block is a \u003cstrong\u003eload-bearing stage-rigging component\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be installed by qualified personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever determine working load from the appearance or dimensions of the sleeve block alone. The maximum permissible load is governed by the complete engineered system and its lowest-rated component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTower height, base configuration, outriggers, ballast, hoist capacity, truss loading and environmental conditions must all be considered when designing a ground-support structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not substitute incompatible connectors or mix truss systems unless compatibility and structural performance have been properly verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTruss \u0026amp; Rigging Equipment in the UAE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStagify supplies professional \u003cstrong\u003etruss and rigging equipment across Dubai and the UAE\u003c\/strong\u003e for event-production companies, AV installers, venues, rental houses and professional stage contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete ground-support installations, the sleeve block can be specified alongside compatible tower truss, top sections, chain hoists, bases, outriggers and horizontal truss systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stagify MENA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47956374782173,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6594\/6845\/files\/Truss_sleeve_block_1-4_directions_F34_290mm_UAE.jpg?v=1787649614","url":"https:\/\/stagify.ae\/products\/truss-sleeve-block-1-4-directions","provider":"Stagify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}