Triple E Ltd
Equipment Engineered for Entertainment
Triple E Ltd
Equipment Engineered for Entertainment
The original Triple E tracking. Strong and dependable, this is the track for tours and future flexibility. UniTrack™'s modular nature means it can change size, shape and purpose quickly and easily. A favourite of all crews, it sets the standard.
UniTrack™ was Triple E’s first track system, created in direct response to industry needs. A fabricated steel construction UniTrack™ has been designed to withstand life on the road and is a staple in tour kits around the world. UniTrack™’s simple bolt and spigot joint is incredibly quick to assemble reducing the fit-up time required. Featuring ball-raced runners with polyurethane wheels and nylon pulleys UniTrack™ provides smooth, silent operation.
UniTrack™ can be used for drapes and scenery with no height restrictions. See our Working Load Limit table in the Download Area or Get a Quote to check which carriers and suspension your project requires. Featuring both rearfold and frontfold accessories drapes can travel on- and off-stage flat to ensure a painted cloth is always visible.
Modular lengths – 0.25 m, 0.50 m, 1.0 m, 2.0 m
Quick and easy joint system
51 x 100 mm (WxH)
Walkalong, corded or motorised
17 standard cording methods.
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There are a number of diagrams available for this system, showing possible layouts and product dimensions.
The 66 products listed below may be used in the UniTrack system.
TRA27 Cord / Handline, 8 Plait, 8 mm diameter prestretched matt black polyester cord used to operate all Triple E track systems, manual and motorised. Triple E rope has a red fleck in it and is the only rope we guarantee to work with our systems and rearfold components.
TRA12 is a floor mounted return pulley designed for use on fixed position track systems. It is intended to be screwed to the floor where the cord is tensioned by adjusting the height of the pulley with thumb screws. The overall dimensions of the Adjustable Floor Pulley are 300 m high x 90 mm wide x 75 mm at base.
TRA11 Foot stirrup is a floor level mounted pulley designed for use on a flown or movable corded track system. The stirrup at the base allows the rope to be tensioned either by placing a foot into it or hanging a weight from it. The overall dimensions of the Pulley are 300 mm high x 150 mm wide at the base with a 25 mm wide strap.
TRA08F The Frontfold brush assembly is used on UniTrack and UniBeam straight track systems in conjunction with TRA06R rearfold carriers. The assembly is mounted at the start of the curtain stack and releases the curtain one carrier at a time so that the curtain or cloth travels on stage flat. The rearfold carriers ensure the curtain travels off stage flat. See our cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
TRA13 This girder clamp provides a suspension point from the flanges of an 'I' beam. It comprises of a length of Unistrut and two square 'U' bolts each attached to cranked rectangular clamp plates. Any flange width or thickness from a rolled steel or Aluminium joist beam can be accommodated. The suspension is achieved using a TRA18 or ERL18 Studding Set. Safe Working Load data for this product is available on request.
HTDF Is a floor mounted compact hand winch to operate corded tracks where hand pulling is not suitable. It can be retro fitted to any system. The winch is roped up in a similar way to our motors.
HTDW The hand TracDrive is a compact hand winch to operate corded tracks where hand pulling is not suitable. It can be retro fitted to any system. The winch is roped up in a similar way to our motors.
A kit of wheels and fixings for one complete TRA06 runner.
A kit of wheels and fixings for one complete TRA28AHD Scenery Carrier.
Incremental swivel arm with brake complete with TRA28AHD scenery carrier.
TRA16HD Wall Bracket is used to attach a track to a wall or vertical surface. The side arms are spaced 13 mm apart to allow studding or threaded rod to attach into the top channel for any of our track systems. This component has a reach of 400 mm.
TRA18 This is a 150 mm x M12 threaded rod supplied with four nuts and washers. Longer lengths of studding are available on request. This component can be used with our TRA13 Girder Clamp and TRA16 Wall Bracket Set.
TDrive Motor drive unit is a plug and play track mounted motor system for all corded tracks incorporating control with open/close and stop functions with variable speed. 230 V supply. Maximum curtain weight 300 kg straight track, 200 kg curved track. It is mainly used on UniTrack and UniBeam systems but can also be fitted to Erail.
TRA08 The rearfold tag can be added to either a TRA06 two wheeled or a TRA06C four wheeled runner. It is attached with four push in plugs supplied with the tag. This accessory causes the curtain or cloth to open flat, this means an image or a pattern remains visible as it travels. Rearfold only works on straight track systems.
TRA28B This component can be fitted to TRA28A, TRA28AHD and UBM28A to carry scenic items. It accommodates pieces of varying thickness from 6 mm to 44 mm. The central pickup allows the carrier to pivot and there is movement to allow the COG to be adjusted. Scenery can lie flat on stage and be raised into the vertical position for ease of rigging.
This heavy Duty Scenery Carrier has a robust 'U' shaped body. Stiffening webs at each end of the body provide more space to accommodate for four extra side wheels as the main top and bottom wheels are not flanged. The carrier is designed to carry heavy items on both straight and curved track systems and can be used in conjunction with the TRA28B scenery carrier bottom. All twelve ball race wheels are bolted to the bodywork of the carrier for extra strength.
This heavy Duty Scenery Carrier has a robust 'U' shaped body. Stiffening webs at each end of the body provide more space to accommodate for four extra side wheels as the main top and bottom wheels are not flanged. The carrier is designed to carry heavy items on both straight and curved track systems and can be used in conjunction with the TRA28B scenery carrier bottom. All twelve ball race wheels are bolted to the bodywork of the carrier for extra strength.
TRA35 Side cord rope clamp. This rope clamp is fitted to TRA07 or TRA28 carrier bodies on straight UniTrack and UniBeam side cord systems. Refer to our cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
TRA35HD Rope clamp functions the same as TRA35 but fits the TRA28AHD scenery carrier for side cording. Refer to our cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
Swivel arm
Swivel arm with brake complete with TRA28AHD scenery carrier.
TRA28HDARM This component can be fitted to a TRA28AHD Heavy Duty Scenery Carrier for cording on a curved track. The arm fits on either the side of the carrier body. The arm guides the operating cord through TRA19 capstan pulleys.
TRADU1 and B1 Track mounted motor system 0.4 kW, 50 Hz without control. The TracDrive mounts directly beneath the track but can also be wall mounted with additional brackets TD1002F. It can drive straight or curved systems and will operate curtains weighing up to 300 kg. The motor uses TRA27 cord. It is supplied with track mounted limit switches. The motor can be wired in either Star 415 volts ac or Delta 240 volts ac. The junction box which will accept all relevant motor connections. Termination to the junction box is through hard wired cable glands.
TRA06 twin wheeled carrier for use on straight UniTrack and UniBeam tracks to attach curtain and soft goods. Standard spacing is 300 mm (1 foot) centres and the safe working load is 25 kg. The carrier has flanged ball raced polyurethane tyred wheels, a swivelling loop for curtain attachment and the body is moulded from MRP (metal replacement polymer) rubber strips form noise resistant buffers. Four holes in the base enable the TRA08 rearfold tag to be fitted. A flat 'keeper' bar also allows runners to be added or removed from any point on UniTrack. The width of the carrier is 40 mm.
TRA06C The four wheeled carrier is used on curved UniTrack and UniBeam tracks to attach curtains and soft goods. Standard spacing is at 300 mm (1 foot) centres and the safe working load is 25 kg. The carrier has four flanged ball raced polyurethane tyred wheels, a swivelling loop for curtain attachment and the body is moulded from MRP (metal replacement polymer) rubber strips form noise resistant buffers. Four holes in the base enable the TRA08 rearfold tag to be fitted. The 4 wheeled carrier can only be added and removed from track ends.
The TRA29 is located in the centre of straight tracks using rearfold carriers. It allows the operating cord to crossover at the centre. Please see cording diagram 19 to see its application.
TRA19 is mounted on the top of UniTrack and UniBeam tracks and is a guide for the operating cord on curved tracks. Spacing is at 500 mm centres on curves and 2 m on straight sections. M12 fixings are included for UniTrack and UniBeam.
TRA21 is a curved track head pulley for UniTrack and UniBeam, it can divert the operating cords either up or down for motors, floor pulleys and winches. The Pulley projects 94 mm (3 1/2") beyond the end of the track and is 224 mm (9") in length.
TRA20 Curve master runner carries a TRA28ARM for corded curved UniTrack and UniBeam systems. The arm clamps the operating cord and guides it through the TRA19 cord guides. The carrier has a Safe Working Load of 50 kg and is used with manual and motorised systems.
TRA22 The curve return pulley diverts the operating cord above the track back towards the head pulley on curved UniTrack and UniBeam. The overall length of the component is 200 mm (8")
TRA23 Curve Suspension Bracket is required for corded curved UniTrack and UniBeam systems it works with other suspension fittings TRA13, TRA14, TRA15, TRA16 and TRA18. The top holes work as an offset plate on overlapping curved tracks. It works as a spacer for the operating cord, refer to the cording diagrams for more detail.
TRA24 This endstop is used to anchor the trailing edge of curtains on UniTrack and UniBeam tracks.
TRA24S The Flat Endstop is used on UniTrack and UniBeam tracks when they are used for scenery. The rubber sleeves work with all scenery carriers to provide silent buffers.
TRA09 The Head Pulley is used on a straight UniTrack and UniBeam systems to divert the cord down to a floor pulley or motor. The TRA09 pulley sheaves are set at 80 mm centres and is used at the opposite track end to the TRA10 Head Pulley.
TRA20HD The HD curve master runner uses the TRA28AHD body with a TRA28HD arm to clamp the operating cord on curved UniTrack and UniBeam systems a plate beneath the body carries 2 curtain attachment loops. The arm guides the cord through TRA19 guides. It is for longer curved systems and heavier curtains and has a Safe Working Load of 100 kg.
TRA28AHD Heavy Duty Scenery Carrier has 12 ball raced unflanged wheels in a robust body. The carrier is designed to carry heavy items on both straight and curved track UniTrack and UniBeam systems and can be used in conjunction with the TRA28B scenery carrier bottom.The carrier has a safe working load of 100 kg.
TRA14 The Hook Clamp is used for attaching UniTrack and UniBeam to tube or truss ranging in diameters from 48 mm to 51 mm. This clamp has a safe working load of 200 kg.
TRA25 Is used on straight UniTrack and UniBeam centre overlap tracks it is located on the return side of the operating cord to prevent the slack line drooping into vision. It is recommended that this fitting is used at 2.5 m centres.
TRA07 Master Runner is used on UniTrack and UniBeam systems for the leading edge of curtains and it clamps the operating cord on manual and motorised systems. The Master Runner has a safe working load of 50 kg. Two metal loops are placed 55 mm apart for attaching the leading edge of curtains.
TDRMAS06 This mounting plate is used with TDrive and TracDrive motor units when curved track cording is required. The motor unit is rotated by 180 degrees so that the traction pulleys line up with the operating cord traveling from the TRA21 curved track head pulleys.
TRA17 This part is used with TRA14 hook clamps on UniTrack and UniBeam systems when an overlap track is suspended from a single pipe or tube. This plate ensures that the track hangs centrally under the tube. Refer to cording diagrams for mounting detail.
TRA07A Overlap Arms are used in pairs and are fitted to the sides of TRA07 master runners. These arms create a curtain overlap on a single track. The curtain attaches to the holes in the plate and make an overlap of 50 cm. The overall length of the arm is 400 mm (15 3/4").
TRA26 This part is always used in pairs on both UniTrack and UniBeam straight and curved tracks to create 80 mm track centres where they overlap. Refer to cording diagrams for mounting detail.
TRA06R The rearfold carrier is a TRA06 twin wheeled carrier fitted with a TRA08 accessory and comes pre assembled. It for straight UniTrack and UniBeam tracks. The rearfold tag causes the curtain or cloth to travel flat as it moves offstage. An image or a pattern can remain visible as it disappears offstage (refer to our cording diagrams for information on cording this effect). The rearfold only works on straight track systems. Spacing is usually at 300 mm (1 foot) centres along the curtain. The safe working load is 25 kg. The width of the carrier is 40 mm.
TRA10 Return Pulley is fitted at the opposite end on a straight track to the head pulley. It is used on UniTrack and UniBeam and diverts the cord back along the track to the head pulley TRA09.
TRA28A Scenery carrier for UniTrack and UniBeam, it is similar to the TRA07 Master Runner but has a central 13 mm hole in the base to accept an M12 fitting. This carrier is mainly used in conjunction with the Scenery carrier bottom TRA28B. The carrier has a Safe Working Load of 50 kg.
TRA33 Consist of a pair of TRA32 guides and are placed in the centre of side corded UniTrack and UniBeam tracks to allow curtains or scenery to meet or butt in the centre. See the side cording diagram 12 for a detailed description of how to rope this component.
TRA33HD Identical to the TRA33 but wider to accommodate for the larger body of a TRA28AHD scenery carrier.
TRA32 Side Cord guide for UniTrack and UniBeam it provides support for the operating cord on side corded systems to prevent cord sag over long distances. See cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
TRA32HD is identical to a standard TRA32 but wider to accommodate the larger body of a TRA28AHD scenery carrier
TRA34HD Identical to the TRA34 but wider to accommodate for the larger body of the TRA28AHD scenery carrier.
TRA34 Side cord system set of Head and Return pulleys for UniTrack and UniBeam. It is a set of three pulleys and is used to divert the cord to and from floor pulleys or motors. Refer to our cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
TRA31H Head pulley for UniTrack and UniBeam for straight single tracks to keep the cording within the track width. See our cording diagrams for mounting and use detail.
TRA31HHD This Head pulley is a Heavy duty version of the the standard TRA31H for use on a single UniTrack and UniBeam systems.
TRA31R This return pulley is used on UniTrack and UniBeam single tracks, it is posited at the opposite track end to the TRA31H head pulley and diverts the operating cord back to it. Refer to our cording diagrams for mounting and use details.
TRA01 250 mm long (10") UniTrack section. UniTrack sections are joined together with TRA05 joint sets.
TRA02 500 mm long (1'8") UniTrack section. UniTrack sections are joined together with TRA05 joint sets.
TRA03 1 m long (3'3") UniTrack section. UniTrack sections are joined together with TRA05 joint sets.
TRC1090 Standard curved UniTrack section, 1 m radius x 90 degrees.
TRC1590 Standard curved UniTrack section, 1.5 m radius x 90 degrees.
TRA04 2 m long (6'6") UniTrack section. UniTrack sections are joined together with TRA05 joint sets.
TRC2090 Standard curved UniTrack section, 2 m radius x 90 degrees.
TRC3090 Standard curved UniTrack section, 2 m radius x 90 degrees. This curve is made in two 45 degree sections and includes a TRA05 joint set.
TRA15 is used to suspend track sections by rope cordage or wire rope. It comprises of a forged fitting and threaded M12 bush with a solid tubular loop springing from the top outer edges of the bush. It has a test rating of 150 kg Safe Working Load.
TRA05 Joint set used to connect two UniTrack sections (straight or curved) and comprises of one M8 bolt joint set and four square steel spigots. The spigots are a close sliding fit into the track section tubes and ensure that correct alignment is maintained.
TRA16 Wall Bracket is used to attach a track to a wall or vertical surface. It is mild steel powder coated black. It screws or bolts to the wall with 10 mm fixings. The wall bracket is 265 mm long, 180 mm high and 35 mm wide.
This L-shaped bracket consists of a flat steel plate and two laser profiled sidearms. These sidearms are spaced 13mm apart to allow studding or threaded rod to attach into the top channel for any of our track systems. This component has been tested to a 100Kg safe working load at a reach of 200mm.
