Motorised Lighting Bar & Truss System Australia
Professional Theatre Rigging Solutions
A motorised lighting bar and truss system dramatically improves safety, efficiency and flexibility in venues such as school halls, theatres, function centres and auditoriums. Many facilities still use fixed overhead lighting bars or trusses which require ladders or scaffolds to adjust lights — a major safety risk at heights of 4–6 m. According to Safework Australia, falls from height are one of the top causes of serious workplace injuries in school and construction environments. A motorised lighting bar or truss system eliminates this risk and reduces ongoing maintenance costs by simplifying access to lighting fixtures.
Motorised
Lighting bar
PHANTOS motorised lighting bars use hoists with multiple cable lifting drums — a compact and cost-effective solution for small to medium venues with low ceilings. Compared to chain motors, these hoists lift fixtures with steel wire ropes on a drum, eliminating bulky hooks and chain bags while gaining valuable trim height. They operate on 240 V power, include safety features like breaking and limit switches, and can be grouped for synchronized motion with wall-mounted or wireless control systems.
Motorised
Lighting truss
For venues requiring greater load capacity, such as those supporting moving head fixtures, LED screens, line arrays or full lighting grids, a motorised lighting truss system is the preferred solution. PHANTOS supplies electric chain hoists with precision step control, enabling multiple lifting points to operate in unison with controlled movement. These systems are compatible with load-rated aluminium truss structures and are available with TUV and CE certified components, including D8 Plus compliant lifting solutions. Designed for strength and reliability, motorised lighting truss systems provide the flexibility required for professional theatre productions and large-scale performance venues while maintaining strict safety compliance.
CUSTOM DESIGN & SUPPLY OF motorised TRUSS system
Every venue presents unique structural requirements, ceiling heights and load considerations. PHANTOS provides comprehensive design and engineering support to ensure each motorised lighting bar or truss system is tailored to its specific application. Our services include site assessments, structural load calculations, engineering certification, custom truss fabrication, supply of certified hoists and professional installation.
With numerous successful installation projects completed across Australia, PHANTOS has a proven track record of delivering reliable motorised rigging solutions. All systems are fully commissioned and tested to verify safe operation before handover.
By integrating structural expertise with practical venue experience, PHANTOS ensures dependable, compliant and efficient outcomes for every project. Examples can be found in our Installation page.
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