Rigging Solutions: Half Couplers for Truss and Pipe

Half couplers are essential rigging components designed for securely attaching fixtures, luminaires, and other production equipment directly onto truss systems or pipes. These versatile clamps are widely utilised by theatre technicians, AV engineers, production managers, and live sound engineers for their reliability and compact design, ensuring stable and safe installations across various live events and theatrical productions. This selection features a variety of half couplers, including robust options from Admiral Staging, Doughty, and Milos. Products are available with diverse weight load limits, ranging from lightweight 10kg options suitable for smaller accessories up to heavy-duty 750kg couplers for substantial equipment. Tube diameter compatibility varies, with common sizes like 48-51mm, as well as specialised clamps for 32-35mm, 58-61mm, and 60-63mm tubes, ensuring a precise fit for different truss and pipe configurations. Key technical features include construction from high-tensile aluminium extrusion for durability and reduced weight, and options in both silver and black finishes to blend seamlessly with existing setups. Many couplers incorporate slotted bases to captivate M10 or M12 nuts or bolts, facilitating custom fixing solutions. Specialised models, such as Doughty's Slimline and Atom series, offer compact profiles for applications where space is at a premium, while half couplers with integrated half cones provide solutions for connecting 1-point truss or pipes to truss towers.