The Alta Rig
Safety is paramount
Trix Circus is proud to announce the release of the Alta Rig – a fully engineered, tested, tagged and CERTIFIED aerial rig. No one else in Australia can offer you this high level of safety. It has been designed by us, engineered by professionals and manufactured in a reputable engineering workshop in Brisbane, Australia. This is the perfect rig for studios, schools, at home use and public performances as you will be able to show engineering certification to your insurers, city council, landlord or venue.
The Alta Rig Specs
Made entirely of structural aluminum with steel accessories.
Size
Standard Height: 7m (~23′)*
Total Weight: 175kg (~385lbs)
Footprint: 6m x 6m (~20’x20′)
Strong*
Rated Dynamic Load: 900 kg (~1,980 lbs)
BS: 2700 kg (~5,950 lbs)*
*Engineer calculations are based upon installation on level ground and direct vertical load. Other set up scenarios (1:1 pulley system, 4:1 pulley system) have different engineered certified values.
Components
Pole Length: 1.925m (~76″)
Pole Diameter: 7.62cm (~3”)
Crane Bar Length: 1.7m (~67″)
Rescue
Built-in rescue-pin descent system
The Alta Rig can be set up as 3.4m, 5.2m or 8.7m by omitting or adding leg sections.*
*different permitter cables are required for each height setup. It is engineered to be wind resistant up to 75km/h. For more extreme conditions
pegs/stakes into the footplates is advised.
Theoretical Minimum Breaking Strains
| Rigging System | Theoretical MBS |
|---|---|
| When used without pulley system | 2,700kg (~5,952lbs) |
| When used with a 1:1 pulley system | 1,350kg (~2,976lbs) |
| When used with a 4:1 pulley system | 2,520kg (~5,555lbs) |
Rated Dynamic Load = 900kg (~1,984lbs)
Safety Factors: Ratio of breaking load to Rated Dynamic Load
| Rigging System | Safety Factor |
|---|---|
| When used without pulley system | 3 |
| When used with a 1:1 pulley system | 1.5 |
| When used with a 4:1 pulley system | 2.8 |
“A great rig for duo aerial work”
-Pascal Térault
ENC, Cirque Du Soleil
Our rig is the strongest 7m high freestanding quadpod rig available worldwide
*NB: The load ratings for the Alta are based on a vertical load only.
The rig is designed for dynamic solo and duo aerial acrobatics and static trio aerial acrobatics.
| Users | Static Weight | Expected maximum dynamic loading | Max force* . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person | 90kg | 900kg | Working at 10x body weight |
| Two persons | 150kg | 375kg | 2.5x combined body weight |
| Three persons | 200kg | 500kg | 2.5x combined body weight |
Rated Dynamic Load = 900kg (~1,984lbs)
Built for EVERYONE!
From performers to students to home hobbyists. Our rig serves EVERYONE!
Built for use in public spaces
The certification allows you to perform in public spaces. Councils, convention centres, shopping centres and other public spaces will require you to have engineering certification for your rigging.
Insurance compliant
Image: Computer simulation of the Alta Rig under extreme torsion conditions.
Insurance. Got home insurance? Got studio insurance? Insurance companies may deny coverage or raise your rates if engineer-certified structures are not employed in your business.
Peace of mind
Image: built-in rescue-pin descent system.
Cars, appliances, baby merchandise and rigging gear is all engineered for one important reason: safety.
Easy to re-sell
Resale value. Rig owners have a LOT of difficulty reselling their used rigs because new buyers all want certification.
What does certification mean for the Alta Rig?
The Alta Rig is produced as a certified product via certified manufacturing by Jade Engineering for Trix Circus.
The Alta Rig’s certification includes:
- An engineered design by a RPEQ* to meet AS/NZS 1664.2:1997 Aluminium structures
- Manufacturing as per Jade Engineering’s RPEQ’s* requirements.
- Batch non-destruction tests of the life welds (independent examiner(s)).
- Every outsourced component is a certified product.
- Jade Engineering is ISO 9001 certified.
- All welding is produced by certified welders welding to a specific certified and tested welding process.
- All welding is supervised and inspected by a certified welding supervisor.
Learn more about Jade Engineering’s commitment to certification and standards at: https://www.jadeeng.com.au/compliance/
*RPEQ: Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland
Meet Trix Circus
Your Circus Experts!
Trix Circus, founded by Rodleigh Stevens, has been producing custom circus equipment in Australia since 2001. Safety is paramount at Trix Circus – we are performers ourselves and understand that you need to be able to trust your equipment 100%. Circus is a high-risk activity so why take risks with your gear? Every piece of our equipment is made to comply with the highest Australian Safety Standards for human loading. We regularly test our products and materials to uphold these standards.
*For the Australian market only. USA manufacturer available upon request.
This Is One Amazing Rig!
Built with a focus on security, safety and user versatility.
Australian Price List
1:1 Pulley System
BUY NOW Rig Outright
4:1 Mechanical Advantage Package
*Prices exclude shipping. GST only applies to Australian customers.
All Alta Rig Purchases must be completed via email in order for us to provide an accurate shipping quote. Info@TrixCircus.com
Rental Pricing:
Setup/De-installation: $720 (in total)
Non-profit Organisations: $250/day
Corporate/For-profit Organisations: $350/day
Delivery/transport fee included in the set up/de-installation fee to within a 50km radius of Ormeau, Queensland. Riggers are available for hire with the ALTA for an additional fee. Customers are responsible for arranging appropriate crash mats and safety protective devices as needed for their intended use.
*Prices exclude shipping. GST only applies to Australian customers. USA prices available upon request. Europe 2023.
The only rig engineered, certified and manufactured to exceed Australian Safety Standards.
A Fantastic Rig
A one of a kind and exceptionally strong. Our rig is easy to set up and pull down and can be accomplished by four to five people in under 15 minutes.
Choose Optional Rigging Packages
Our packages add to the versatility of our rig; catering all your diverse needs.
Adjustable Height Packages
$179ea* (AUD)
Tensioning cables for the rig at 3.4m or 5.1m heights
Peg/Stake Package
$60* (AUD)
8888x pegs to keep the rig secure during windy conditions
*Prices exclude shipping. GST only applies to Australian customers.
The Alta Rig is designed to be set up on any firm surface. According to engineer specifications, it is wind resistant up to 75km/h. For more extreme conditions pegs/stakes or additional stabilisation on the footplates is advised. The rig is designed for dynamic solo and duo aerial acrobatics. It is designed for low dynamic trio arial acts.
Meet The Design Collaborators
Your Rig Experts!
Rodleigh Stevens
Lead Designer
Trix Circus, YourCircusCoach, Cirque du Soleil, École Nationale de Cirque
Amanda Lynch
Project Manager
CEO: Trix Circus
Owen Leonard
American Liaison and Marketing Director
Leonard Creative Consulting, New England Center for Circus Arts, USA
Sonia Rakovska
Australian liaison
General Manager: Trix Circus
Pascal Térault
Rigging Consultant
Rigger, Teacher, Conceptor: ENC, Cirque du Soleil
Helen Clifford
Rigging Consultant
Freelance Rigger: Brisbane, Australia
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