Designed by ASM to meet the exacting requirements of the German BGV C1 safety categorisation, D8++ means a rig will not require a 'secondary' or safety suspension line, saving hours of valuable stage time and hundreds of pounds in kit.
D8++ is also virtually silent, so can be used in quiet stage conditions. On board electronics mean the unit can be controlled with a cheap power inversion system instead of an expensive compliant system required by the competitive hoists.
Charles Haines, Hall Stage MD, says the hoists were designed with show needs at the top of the list. "D8++ saves hours on a rig-in, is quiet enough to be used in show time, can be controlled with a £200 distro, its lighter - and up to £1,000 cheaper than the other compliant systems. We think that just about covers it!"
D8++ is shipping now and has been chosen for the ongoing rigging redevelopments at Bournemouth International Centre.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
