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AVW Controls Launches Power Flying System
In keeping with the company’s reputation of offering sophisticated computerised automation for rigging and scenery, at a significantly lower price than anything else in its league, AVW Controls has introduced the Pegasus range of power flying hoists.
Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, AVW, a bronze sponsor of the Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference, launched its new Pegasus power flying system at ABTT 2006. Designed for AVW by respected mechanical design engineer Mike Barnett, the Pegasus power flying hoist combines Mike’s superb engineering skills with readily available, off-the-shelf components to offer safety, reliability and fast delivery times, all at the best possible price.
Intended primarily for lifting scenery, lighting bars and curtain tracks, the system is designed to offer clients a range of options to fit any and every possible requirement. Control is via AVW’s own Impressario computerised motion control system, which won Product of the Year at ABTT in 2002 and is currently in use on Billy Elliot and the London production of Blue Man Group, among many West End shows.
Zero Fleet is achieved by a travelling sheave arrangement which means Pegasus will fit in the smallest of spaces while still achieving fast wire-rope payout. This innovative design requires a smaller diameter drum, which in turn requires less motor torque, so doing away with the problems of excessive fleet angle or header pulley height.
15th June 2006
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