NEW Tomcat Truss 8' Light Duty 12"x12"

The NEW Tomcat Truss 8' Light Duty 12"x12" is a bolt truss section built for entertainment production applications such as lighting support, display frames, and modular ground-supported structures where reliable, compatible components matter. Tomcat is one of the entertainment industry’s most respected truss manufacturers, known worldwide for reliability, compatibility, and safety.  All Tomcat truss products feature mill-certified materials created by AWS certified welders, and each fabricated component of the truss has been designed by a professional engineer licensed in the USA.  All Tomcat products are in compliance with ANSI code E1.2-2013.

Designed for consistent fit and professional workflows

With its 12"x12" light duty format, this 8-foot section is sized for building repeatable spans and clean, square layouts, helping crews expand or reconfigure a truss run while maintaining a uniform system footprint. Mill-certified materials and certified welding support predictable performance and easier integration into existing Tomcat-based builds.

Construction details

The main chords are 2" OD x 1/8" (50.8 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum, paired with 1" OD x 1/8" (25.4 mm OD x 3.1 mm) aluminum diagonals. Fabricated by certified welders, this construction is intended to support the practical demands of touring, event, and install environments while keeping weight and handling appropriate for light duty use.

Standards and documentation

All Tomcat products are in compliance with ANSI E1.2-2013, and each fabricated component has been designed by a professional engineer licensed in the USA. These details help specifiers and production teams align truss selection with common industry expectations for engineered entertainment rigging components.