Global Truss Rental & Custom Truss Builds in Phoenix
Global Truss is the global standard for event rigging — modular aluminum truss that's safe, predictable, and rated for nearly every fixture and load you'd hang at a Phoenix event. Xperience Entertainment owns a full Global Truss F34 and F44 inventory, plus all the sleeve blocks, motors, base plates, and ballast required to build a structure to code in the Arizona climate.
Whether you need a 20-foot goal-post for a corporate keynote at the Sheraton Grand, a four-leg ground-supported grid for an outdoor concert at Margaret T. Hance Park, or a custom curved arch for a wedding at the Desert Botanical Garden — we design the build, deliver the hardware, and crew the install. For overhead arena-scale rigging see our Bolt Truss Rental Phoenix page; for the full design playbook see the Arizona Truss Build Guide.
Global Truss Inventory
F34 Square Truss
12-inch aluminum truss in 0.5m–3m lengths plus all corners, books, and 5-ways. The workhorse for goal posts, arches, grids, and LED frames.
F44 Heavy-Duty Truss
16-inch truss for longer spans, taller towers, and heavier LED or PA loads. Used when F34 load chart maxes out.
Sleeve Blocks & Towers
Global Truss ST-132 and ST-180 sleeve blocks, base plates, outriggers, and crank-up towers to 22ft indoor / 18ft outdoor trim.
Motors & Rigging
CM Lodestar and ProLyft Aetos 1-ton motors, motor controllers, half-couplers, shackles, GAC steel, and rated rigging straps.
Curved Arches
Pre-fabricated curved F34 segments for single-leg, double, and full-circle arch builds. Perfect for weddings and brand activations.
Ballast & Safety
Engineered ballast — 55-gallon water barrels, concrete blocks, jersey barriers — sized to Arizona wind loads with documented calcs.
Common Truss Build Types
Goal Post (20–30 ft span)
Two towers + one horizontal header. Holds 6–12 moving lights, banners, or a step-and-repeat. Builds in 2–3 hrs.
Truss Arch
Single or double curved arch for weddings, entrances, brand activations. Up to 16 ft tall, 14 ft wide.
Ground-Supported Grid (24x16)
Four-leg square grid with motors, used for ballroom corporate or club-size concert. Holds full lighting rig + LED frame.
Flown Lighting Grid
Multiple truss runs flown from venue rigging points. Used at convention center general sessions and concert venues.
Custom Brand Structure
DJ booth surrounds, finale headers, LED arch frames, logo lock-ups in curved truss. Engineered to your creative.
F34 vs F44 — Spec Call-Out
Global Truss F34: 12" × 12" square truss, 6082-T6 aluminum, ~16 lbs per meter, conical coupler connection. Maximum recommended span ~30 ft with proper engineering; horizontal load capacity well over 1,000 lbs UDL on a 20-ft span (always confirm against the published load chart for your span and point loads).
Global Truss F44: 16" × 16" heavy-duty square truss, ~24 lbs per meter. Used when spans exceed 30 ft, when total point loads exceed F34's chart, or when a tower needs to trim above 22 ft. F44 is our default for LED video walls wider than 16 feet and for any rooftop tarp build.
Phoenix Venue Experience
How We Spec a Truss Build
- Design intake: Venue, footprint, ceiling height, what's being hung, indoor or outdoor.
- Engineered drawing: To-scale plot, truss runs, motors, base plates, point loads, total weight.
- Hardware kit: Truss, couplers, safety pins, base plates, motors, ballast — flight-cased per build.
- Delivery & build: Crew lays out, bolts, raises, and tensions the structure.
- Fixture hang & QC: Lights, LED, PA, drape hung; safeties and motors verified before show.
- Strike & inspection: Reverse build, inspect each section, document any damage.
Case Study: Downtown Phoenix Brand Activation
A national beverage brand booked an outdoor activation at Margaret T. Hance Park for a Friday-night launch. We engineered a 30 × 20 ground-supported F34 grid with four sleeve-block towers, ballasted with sixteen 55-gallon water barrels for a 35 mph wind contingency. The grid carried a 16 × 9 LED video wall (F44 sub-frame), 12 moving heads, brand-color uplights, and a center truss header in branded vinyl. Build window: 6 hours. Strike: 3 hours. City of Phoenix Special Event permit and engineered drawing filed with parks four weeks ahead of show day.
Phoenix Permits & Wind Load
Most outdoor truss builds in the City of Phoenix require a Special Event Permit and proof of insurance ($2M GL minimum, city named as additionally insured). Structures over 200 sq ft may also need a temporary structure permit through Planning & Development. We provide the engineered drawing, ballast calculation, and insurance certificates. Reference: phoenix.gov special events and Phoenix Planning & Development.
Global Truss Rental FAQ
What is Global Truss and why do event companies use it?
Global Truss is the industry-standard aluminum truss system used worldwide for concert, corporate, and event rigging. The F34 series is the workhorse — 12-inch square truss made from 6082-T6 aluminum, rated for high loads and compatible with thousands of accessories. Most lighting and AV rigs in Phoenix are built on Global Truss F34 because it is reliable, modular, and predictable to engineer.
What sizes of Global Truss do you rent in Phoenix?
We stock Global Truss F34 in standard lengths (0.5m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m), 90-degree and 5-way corners, book corners, and all matching accessories. We also stock F44 heavy-duty truss for longer spans and higher loads, plus crank-up towers and ground-support sleeve blocks. Custom lengths are available on request.
How much does Global Truss rental cost in Phoenix?
Pricing depends on the length of truss, number of vertical towers, motors, base plates, ballast, and crew. A simple 20-foot goal-post build is one price point; a 40x30 ground-supported four-leg grid is another. All quotes include delivery, build, strike, and rigging hardware. Contact us with your venue and what you are hanging for a build-specific quote.
Can you build a custom truss structure for my Phoenix event?
Yes. We design and build custom truss structures — goal posts, arches, four-leg grids, square or triangle finale structures, LED video wall frames, branded entrance arches, DJ booth surrounds, and step-and-repeat backdrops. Every build comes with an engineered drawing and a documented load schedule.
What is the difference between F34 and F44 truss?
F34 is 12-inch square truss for typical event loads — most lighting rigs, LED video walls under 12 feet wide, and shorter spans. F44 is 16-inch heavy-duty truss for longer spans, heavier point loads, or taller structures. We spec F44 anytime we are flying a heavy LED grid, spanning more than 25 feet between supports, or building tall stage roofs.
Do you provide ground-supported truss for outdoor Phoenix events?
Yes. Ground-supported truss is our most-requested build for outdoor events at Margaret T. Hance Park, Steele Indian School Park, the Heard Museum, and private estates. We use Global Truss sleeve blocks with rated base plates, chain motors, outriggers, and proper ballast (typically water barrels or concrete) sized for Arizona monsoon wind loads.
Can you fly truss from a venue's existing rigging points?
Yes, when the venue allows it and has rated rigging points. We work with the venue's house rigger to confirm SWL on each point, then fly Global Truss using CM Lodestar or ProLyft Aetos chain motors. Common Phoenix venues we have flown truss in include the Phoenix Convention Center, Footprint Center, Arizona Financial Theatre, and the Sheraton Grand Phoenix.
How tall can you build a Global Truss tower?
F34 sleeve blocks are typically rated to 22 feet trim height for indoor builds and 18 feet outdoors. For taller builds we move to F44 or to dedicated crank-up tower systems like ProLyft or Tomcat — see our Bolt Truss Rental page. Every tall build comes with an engineered drawing and a wind load analysis.
Do you provide ballast and outriggers for outdoor truss builds?
Always. Every outdoor ground-supported truss build in Phoenix includes engineered ballast — typically 55-gallon water barrels (455 lb filled), concrete blocks, or jersey barriers — plus outriggers extending the base footprint. The amount of ballast is calculated against expected wind load using NFPA 102 and the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Can I rent Global Truss without a crew for a DIY build?
We typically include build crew because untrained truss assembly is a safety risk and most venues require certified riggers. For small builds (under 12 feet, single goal post, indoor) we can discuss dry-hire options with an experienced production company. We do not dry-hire to homeowners or first-time clients.
What kind of lights can I hang from a Global Truss goal post?
F34 truss easily supports moving heads (Martin MAC Aura, Chauvet Maverick, Robe Pointe), LED PARs, beam fixtures, gobo projectors, follow spots, and small line array hangs — all within the manufacturer's load chart. We provide the load chart with every build so your lighting designer can plan fixture placement and total load.
Do you do truss arches for weddings and brand activations?
Yes — truss arches are one of our most popular builds. Single-leg arches, double arches, and full circle arches built from curved Global Truss segments. We can dress them with drape, florals, LED rope, or branded vinyl. Arches install in 60–90 minutes and break down in 30.
Does Phoenix require a permit for outdoor truss builds?
Outdoor structures over 10 feet tall on Phoenix public property generally require a Special Event Permit through the City of Phoenix Office of Customer Advocacy, and structures over 200 sq ft may require a temporary structure permit through Phoenix Planning & Development. We provide the engineered drawing and insurance certificates the city needs. See phoenix.gov for current requirements.
Can you integrate Global Truss with LED video walls and stage rental?
Yes. We design integrated builds combining Global Truss with our LED video wall inventory, stage decks, and PA rigging. A common build is a 24x14 LED wall framed in F34 with side wings holding moving lights and a center truss header for branding. See our LED Video Wall Rental and Stage Rental pages.
Do you offer dry-hire of Global Truss to other production companies?
Yes — we sub-rent Global Truss F34 and F44 inventory to vetted Arizona production companies and touring crews. Inventory is bench-inspected between deployments. Contact us with your build list, dates, and insurance certificate.