Rigging

Professional Rigging for the Entertainment Industry

We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional lifting and rigging equipment including, Truss, Structures, Stage Decking, Rigging & Lighting Stands, Hoists & Winches, Load Monitoring, Hardware, PPE and Tools.

Ensuring our customers have the right rigging equipment, combined with the right knowledge to use it effectively and safely is extremely important to us.


Sectors include: Theatre & Stage, Touring & Live Events, Architectural & Installation, Film, TV, Studio & Broadcast and Education & Performing Arts.

Our knowledgeable rigging sales and technical support team are on hand to assist you with whatever you require.
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Specialist In-House Chain Hoist Manufacturing, dedicated to the assembly of new build CM Lodestar and Prostar electric chain hoists.
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Specialist In-House LOLER Services for Lifting Equipment, in Compliance with Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations.
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Open Days & Product Training, including CM Motor School – Training and Certification
TRAINING & OPEN DAYS

We supply the industry’s top leading brands:
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After more than just rigging? Find out more about AC-ET and how we support the entertainment industry.
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Rigging Categories

Rigging Hoists & Winches

Lifting Equipment

Lifting Equipment including Electric Chain Hoists, Hand Chain Hoists, Ratchet Lever Hoists, Electric Winches and Hand Winches. Options include a range of capacities from 136kg to 3,000kg, in a variety of specifications to meet current standards.
Rigging Controllers

Chain Hoist Controllers

Chain Hoist Controllers provide the most compliant method of powering and controlling electric hoist lifting systems. Options include multiple channels and either fixed or variable speed.
Rigging Cables

Rigging Cables & Connectors

Professional Rigging Cables & Connectors for Power, Data, or Combined Power and Data, including specialist Motion Picture, Broadcast and Rigging cabling.
Rigging Load Monitoring Equipment

Load Monitoring Equipment

Load Monitoring Equipment for calculating and confirming the load measurements of a structural system, through the use of calibrated load cells. Options include a range of Wireless or Wired Load Monitoring and Wind Speed Measuring Systems, for use in demanding entertainment applications.
Rigging Trussing

Trussing

Trussing is used widely throughout the Entertainment industry for building structures and frames. Options include General Purpose Truss and High Load Truss, available in a variety of modular pieces, shapes and sizes. Every type of truss to build your ideal configuration.
Rigging Temporary Demountable Structures

Temporary Demountable Structures

Temporary demountable aluminium structures are the backbone of any large scale event. We specialise in all manner of structure from suspended grids to full outdoor constructions including, Roof Structures, Towers, Video Wall Supports and other custom solutions.
Rigging Stage Decking

Stage Decking

Stage Decking is used to create performance spaces, stage podiums, tiered seating, catwalks and camera platforms amongst some of the more common uses in the entertainment industry.

Rigging Stands

Rigging Stands are specialist heavy duty stands for use with loads such as Line Array, PA systems, Truss and small LED screens. Options include Telescopic and Tower Lift stands with higher loading capacities and long lifts.
Rigging Hardware

Rigging Hardware

Rigging Hardware and lifting accessories from industry-leading manufacturers, including Clamps, Beam Clamps, Soft Steel Round Slings, Polyester Round Slings, Ratchet Straps and Steel Wire Rope Slings.
Rigging Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Helmets, Harnesses, Lanyards & Fall Arrest, Rope & Slings, Ascenders & Descenders, Karabiners & Connectors, Pulleys, Anchors and Accessories. PPE equipment available to comply with national and international regulations for safe work practices.