OWATONNA, MN – Wenger Corporation, a leading provider of innovative products and solutions for the performing arts and music education, is proud to introduce its new Summit Theatron™ hoist, a revolutionary rigging solution especially for high school theatres, university theatres and worship venues.
With smart innovations that improve both performance and safety, installation options that offer greater adaptability and an inspection-friendly design, the new Summit Theatron hoist simplifies rigging cost-effectively for dealers, specifiers and end users without compromising on quality.
“For 140 years, J.R. Clancy has led the industry in rigging innovation, driven to create solutions that elevate the performing arts safely,” says Dave Thomas, President and CEO of Wenger Corporation. “This new Summit hoist proudly continues our tradition of excellence in listening to our customers.”
PRECISE PERFORMANCE. The Summit hoist charts a new path in rigging technology. It’s available in low- and high-speed models: 2,200-lb. (998 kg) capacity at 30 fpm (0.15 m/s) for stage electrics and acoustical shells; and 1,500-lb. (680 kg) capacity at 205 fpm (1.0 m/s) to match the pace and performance of manual rigging. Variable Frequency Drive ensures smooth starts and stops, helping protect sensitive and expensive sets, lighting and acoustical shells.
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION. For easier, faster installation in a wide range of performance spaces, the Summit hoist features a patent-pending backbone – separate from the motor head – that enables variable mounting options. Typical 8-inch (203 mm) set spacing is possible by alternating hoists between both sides of the stage or by offsetting hoists on one side of the stage.
HASSLE-FREE INSPECTION. Routine inspections and maintenance are simplified by the Summit hoist’s open-frame design with multiple access panels. Technicians can easily inspect the gearbox and drum, reducing downtime and ensuring optimal, safe performance.
CONTACTS:
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[email protected] +1.507.774.8403
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ABOUT WENGER CORPORATION
Wenger Corporation enriches lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through engineering innovative products and solutions for music and theatre education, performing arts venues and athletic programs. The portfolio of high-quality Wenger, J.R. Clancy, Creative Conners, and GearBoss products and solutions caters to music and theatre education, performing arts venues and athletics programs. Products include theatrical rigging systems, acoustical shells and treatment, acoustical doors, and sound-isolating practice rooms, fixed and portable audience seating, portable and mobile staging systems, and advanced theatrical automation solutions. Wenger’s furniture line includes music posture chairs, music stands, conductor’s equipment, and high-density and portable storage solutions for instruments, garments, sheet music and media equipment. Wenger also offer a complete line of athletic lockers, equipment storage and transport products.
For more information call +1.507.455.4100 or visit www.wengercorp.com.