[SML] Lift for Trap Room

[June Abernathy]

If you install a strong locking system in place to support the trap when it’s in it’s raised position, you might be able to have it rated to hold as much weight as the stage when locked, but not need the capacity to RAISE that much weight from the trap?

June Abernathy
IATSE #321 (Tampa, FL)
FOH Electrician
The Lion King National Tour

> On May 13, 2015, at 10:48 AM,"Thomas (Tom) Marhenke" <tmarhenk at hamilton.edu> wrote:
> 
> Hey All,
> 
> I am researching a lift for our trap room.  Height is about 14', just a bit
> under, and the department wants something in the range of an 8' x 8' or 8'
> x 12'.  I have talked to Serapid, Gala Spiralift, Wil-Burt Ribbon Lift,
> SRI, Secoa, at USITT and into ascissor lift.  I was planning on the lift
> weight capacity at around 1000 to 1200 pounds.  I have been submitting my
> responses to Physical Plant who will be approving this and they want the
> platform to match the stage floor which is 150# per square foot.  I think
> the concern from Physical Plant is concerned about a Genie Lift falling
> through.  Thoughts from the gallery on this project?  At our largest trap
> size the lift would need to raise 14,400#.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tom