MTS PREMIUM STUDIO LIGHTING SUSPENSION
ABOUT MTS RAIL SYSTEMS
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HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW:
1) AS – 4 .
- Top Rail System
- Ideal for studio grids or as curtain rail
- stable and rigid profile
- curves possible
2) AS – 80.
- Top Rail System
- Ideal for studio grids and as cross-run rail
- stable profile
- curves possible
1) SZM 20-60 MANUAL.
- pole-operation via twistable bell
- 30kg Payload
- up to 6m drop
- safe design
2) SZM 20-60 MOTORIZED.
- motroized drop
- built-in safety features
- slack rope detection
- over-load detection
- 60kg payload
- service-friendly
1) AS 4 - Top Rail System
Weight
Self -weight per m
Max. Point load - 1m
Max. point load at 1m beetween fixing points
Height
Total height of the rail profile
Width
Total width of the profile
- Easily connect multiple standard rails to create custom lengths and configurations suited to your studio layout.
- A broad range of top attachments allows installation under concrete slabs, I-beams, bar joists, or existing pipe grids. This flexibility reduces the number of hanging points required thanks to wide spans between supports.
- Rails can be manufactured with specific curve radii to accommodate smooth, continuous movement around corners or complex layouts.
- Designed for use as a running rail for trolleys, cross-rails, curtain systems, cycloramas, or lighting tracks.
- Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the AS 4 offers long-term structural integrity and performance.
- Available in natural silver or black anodized aluminum for a sleek and professional appearance.
- fully compliant with the strictest safety regulations – designed according German safety standards
- Safety standards: EN17206, DGUV Vorschrift 17 (former BGV C1/ VBG 70) and DIN 56950-2 (former DIN 15560)
The MTS AS 4 Studio Rail is a high-quality, professional-grade extruded aluminum profile engineered for maximum versatility in studios, theaters, and production environments. With a wide selection of standardized components and accessories, the AS 4 system enables the creation of fixed or trackable grid configurations tailored to the unique needs of any space.
1) AS 80 - Modular Aluminum Rail System for Professional Studios
Weight
Self -weight per m
Max. Point load - 1m
Max. point load at 1m beetween fixing points
Height
Total height of the rail profile
Width
Total width of the profile
- Easily connect multiple standard rails to create custom lengths and configurations suited to your studio layout.
- perfect also as cross-run-rail
- A broad range of top attachments allows installation under concrete slabs, I-beams, bar joists, or existing pipe grids. This flexibility reduces the number of hanging points required thanks to wide spans between supports.
- Rails can be manufactured with specific curve radii to accommodate smooth, continuous movement around corners or complex layouts.
- Designed for use as a running rail for trolleys, cross-rails, curtain systems, cycloramas, or lighting tracks.
- Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the AS 80 offers long-term structural integrity and performance.
- Available in natural silver or black anodized aluminum for a sleek and professional appearance.
- fully compliant with the strictest safety regulations – designed according German safety standards
- Safety standards: EN17206, DGUV Vorschrift 17 (former BGV C1/ VBG 70) and DIN 56950-2 (former DIN 15560)
The AS 80 Studio Rail is a robust extruded aluminum rail designed for flexible studio grid systems. By connecting standard rails, you can create rail systems in virtually any length or configuration, enabling fixed or trackable setups for lighting, curtains, and technical equipment.
Its optimized profile allows wide spans between supports, reducing ceiling attachment points. The AS 80 rail is compatible with a broad range of accessories, trolleys, and flanges, and can also be used with standard steel I-beams (e.g., IPE80). Multiple top attachment options allow installation under concrete slabs, upper beams, or pipe grids.
Curved sections (standard radius 1.5 m) and manual or motorized trolleys enable smooth movement and versatile layouts. Additional accessories include cable carriers and curtain carriers, with custom solutions available when required.
The AS 80 system is fully tested and complies with EN 17206 safety standards, ensuring safe and reliable operation in professional studio environments.
2) SZE 40-60
TS motorized pantographs offer high-precision vertical positioning for lighting, audio, and video equipment—delivering exceptional control, safety, and flexibility in demanding studio environments. Each luminaire can be individually adjusted, allowing for dynamic and creative lighting design. For enhanced versatility, optional motorized horizontal adjustment is also available.
Built from high-strength aluminum rectangular profiles, MTS pantographs ensure maximum structural integrity with minimal retracted height. The extension range reaches up to 6 meters, depending on model and configuration. For greater lifting heights, MTS telescopes, hoist systems, or polelights are recommended.
- Payload: up to 60kg
- Slack rope / rope break detection per load carrying device
- up to 6m drop
- Carrying means: Steel cable (min. 2,8mm).
- fully compliant with the strictest safety regulations – designed according German safety standards
- Safety standards: EN17206, DGUV Vorschrift 17 (former BGV C1/ VBG 70) and DIN 56950-2 (former DIN 15560)
- Statically and dynamically self-locking drive
- Permanent lubrication
- 3x 230/400V, 50Hz, 12 kg, 1,5kW, 300 Nm
- Motor protection: protected against thermal overload and IP 54
- Working temperatures from -30 ° C to + 150 ° C
- Absolute position sensing with high-precision potentiometer on request
- tool-less design. all maintainance points can be directly viewed
Choose from different control unit options:
- FCP PRO: fully automated studio control system
- FCP 900: simple yet efective control unit on sight
- Button control: for simple up/down movement of individual devices
- Wireless control units
Choose from different outlet options:
- Power Supply (Schuko, CEE, Powercon, etc.)
- DMX
- Audio
- Video
- etc.
As we manufacture our lifting equipment order-related in our factory, we can react to customer-specific change requests at any time and implement them as required. Here are some of the variable key data of our Studio Hoists:
- supply lines and sockets (e.g. Schuko, CEE, Powercon, XLR, etc)
- various load bars (length and type)
- variable stroke
- individual overload settings
- customer-specific carrying ropes
- carriages for all common running rail systems
- individual control concepts
- and more
Siutable Control UNits:
Our motorized studio lighting suspensions are powered by a decentralized control logic, minimizing downtime and ensuring maximum operational readiness. Each suspension device is equipped with an independent motor control unit, which continuously monitors all safety-critical parameters, including:
- Overload protection
- Slack-rope detection
- Cable breakage detection
- Upper and lower working end positions
- Upper and lower emergency stop positions
Our system offers scalable automation levels, ranging from simple up/down controls to standard control panels with group selection (FCP 900) and fully automated studio control units (FCP PRO).
The FCP PRO offers the most advanced rigging control for bigger studios.
The FCP 900 controls goups with up to 10 devices.
WHY CHOOSE MTS PRODUCTS?
MTS pantogrphs provide safe, reliable, and easy-to-maintain solutions for studio and stage applications.
Key Benefits:
✔ Safety is our top-priority – Oversized steel wire ropes (safety factor 10) ensure durability, early damage detection, and resistance to lateral movement.
✔ Low-Maintenance Drives – Compact, quiet, and maintenance-free drives with near-zero failure rates. The motor/gear-units are statically and dinamically self-locking.
✔ Decentralized Control – Independent motor control prevents system-wide failures and simplifies maintenance.
✔ Fire-Safe Cables – Halogen-free, reducing toxic emissions and fire hazards.
✔ Easy Maintenance – All inspection points are visible, cutting service time by up to 50%.
✔ Future-Proof Compliance – Meets EN 17206 & DIN 56950-2, ensuring long-term EU regulation compliance.
✔ Reliable Service & Warranty – 3-year warranty, 10-year spare part availability, and global service support.
MTS Expertise:
✔ 25+ years in studio & stage lifting
✔ Premium components for safety & durability
✔ Manufactured to DGUV 17 & DIN 56950-2 standards
MTS delivers end-to-end solutions – from consultation to installation, ensuring top-tier safety, performance, and reliability.
MTS HOISTS IN REAL-Life PROJECTS:
MTS pantograph systems are trusted by top studios and venues around the world, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient lighting suspension for a wide range of professional applications. From major broadcasters to cultural institutions, our pantographs play a key role in enabling flexible, high-performance lighting setups.
We’re proud to support some of the world’s most renowned production environments.
Explore our project reference list to see where MTS pantographs are making an impact globally.
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CONTACT MOVIETECH
- Producs of MTS Media Technical System are globally distributed by MovieTech in Munich, Germany.
E-maIL US
- info@movietech.de