This technology is the result of a collaboration between Heather Roberts of Kai Knox Technologies and Scott Almand of Scott Almand Designs. Their combined 30 years experience in the entertainment industry and their passion for meeting client needs with innovative solutions inspired them to design Shock Boxx.
"In this economy, extending the life of expensive equipment is more important than ever," says Roberts. "Crossing your fingers and hoping that all your gear arrives in tact just doesn't cut it. That's why we created Shock Boxx. It provides a layer of protection that doesn't exist in truss systems today."
A Shock Boxx unit is comprised of a box-shaped carriage system, a shock system, and locator bars. First, the carriage system is positioned snuggly inside the pre-rigged truss. Then the shocks are installed on the sides of the truss. Finally, the locator bars are positioned in the desired location of the lighting fixtures. Integrating Shock Box into existing truss inventory is fast and convenient-the easy-to-assemble retrofit kit can be installed in less than ten minutes.
"Shock Boxx provides a stable base with adjustable PSI components that eliminate hard impact and allow lights to glide gently up and down during transport, reducing wear and tear," says Almand. "It's kind of like the air ride systems in long-distance hauling rigs, but this neutralizes energy within the truss system itself."
(Jim Evans)
