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James Thomas Engineering at ABTT 2004

James Thomas will show its comprehensive ranges of theatrical lanterns including the legendary Parcan, cyc lights, spot banks and light battens, plus its new Mini Tower trussing system.

The PAR can needs so introduction as one of the industry’s most ubiquitous and well-respected sources of illumination. James Thomas were the first and original manufacturers of the spun aluminum PAR can, and are proud to still be at the forefront of one of the most revolutionary developments of show business technical history! Parcans are available in many different shapes, sizes and colours, and in both indoor and outdoor versions, from the standard black Par 64 lantern to the cute silver A1604 PAR 16.

JTE’s asymmetric cyc lights are well built and cost-effective. All feature a high quality electrostatic paint finish and robust yoke, complete with T-bar for positive lock-off. Cyc lights can be used flown in the air or floor-mounted, with the body of the unit having an inbuilt 30 degree angle floor-mount facility. Optional floor mounting plates are also offered for adjustable angles. The units have adjustable lamp-holders behind a chrome plated safety mesh, and the gel frames are

easily removable. JTE’s Cyc lights all feature ventilation slots to prolong bulb and gel life. They are available as single, two, three, four (linear and 2-up-2-down format) and six cell units.

Spot banks are available in various configurations of Par 36 lamps. The Spot Banks are designed for easy use, featuring robust lightweight aluminium construction, semi-gloss black electrostatic paint finish and heavy duty yoke with positive lock-off. The lock-off is achieved using a T-bar to enable the unit to be set at any desired angle. In addition to these features, each lamp bank will pan independently to alter the lighting angle. Lamp changing is simple due to quick-release knobs on lamp’s front retaining ring. The retaining rings are chrome plated and are fitted with a safety mesh. Units can be supplied with stand-off colour frames if requires, and with 2 or 4-way barn doors. Adapters are also made for all the major brands of colour changers. Spot bank units can also be supplied wired or unwired, and custom sizes are available to order. TV spec units includes the a TV spud, bolt set, 4-way barn doors and internal partition.

The Par 16 Batten is designed to use MR16 12V lamps. Manufactured in aluminium for a tough lightweight construction, the battens are finished in black electrostatic paint. The unit has extremely good ventilation to aid bulb life and the colour frame has been kept as far away as possible to prolong gel life. Printed circuit boards, lamp-holders and lamp failure neons, ensure reliable operation with minimum maintenance. Colour frames come in pairs with quick release knobs. Bulb changes are made simple with quick-release catches and slide-in lamp-holders. All these features make this unit extremely user friendly. Supplied as standard with 1 pair of floor plates and colour frames.

The new Mini Tower trussing system from JTE is a small ground support tower designed to lift loads of up to 1000 kg to a maximum height of 7.5 metres in a 3 or 4 tower configuration; 7.5 metres in a goal post (2 tower) configuration with the outrigger section fitted as a single tower with the outrigger arms fitted. Mini Tower is 19cm square of 4 tubes diagonally braced to provide an adjustable height. These simply fit together using four Superlite pins to join. The truss rig is adapted to the tower system via suitable sleeve frames for the type of truss being used, and the sleeve frames are fitted with four wheels which allow the truss rig to rise up and down the tower smoothly. The whole system is lightweight, simple to use and occupies minimal space.

JTE will also show the latest products in their Pixel Range including the Pixelline 1044 and the Pixelpar 90.

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James Thomas Engineering at ABTT 2004

2nd June 2004

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