LIGHTING BARS & GRIDS
At ITE, we specialise in designing, engineering, and building custom lighting bars and grids for performing arts venues across Australia. Every component is fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, giving you full control over quality, customisation, and safety. By designing locally rather than importing, we can create fit-for-purpose solutions tailored to your space, load requirements, and aesthetic preferences.
Whether you’re looking for a simple, reliable lighting bar or a fully integrated truss grid, our solutions are built to last, easy to use, and safe for every production environment.
What We Offer
At ITE, we don’t just supply lighting bars and grids — we deliver complete, Australian-made solutions that meet your venue’s needs. Our offerings include:
Lighting Bars Standard 48OD steel pipes, lighting truss and our ITE LX series bars, all designed and fabricated in Australia
Lighting Girds fixed or modular overhead grids, custom-engineered for your space
Suspension & Rigging Hardware– barrel clamps, drop rods, brackets, all load-rated and built locally
Cable Management & Power Integration – pre-wired options, DMX/data routing, and organised cable paths
Custom Fabrication – from one-off bars to complete grids, made to your exact specifications
Safety Systems – secondary suspensions, load-rated fittings, and clear documentation for peace of mind
Every component is designed, engineered, and built in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop. That means full customisation, lower cost, and complete quality control , something imported systems can’t match.
Lighting Bars
Our lighting bars are the backbone of any theatre lighting rig. Every bar we supply is designed, engineered, and built in Australia, giving you full control over quality, customisation, and cost. All bars are load-rated, finished in black, white or any other colour you desire, supplied with tested suspension hardware, and can be pre-wired for power or DMX/data if required. Here’s a closer look at each type:
Our LX Ultra Bar is ITE’s premium, flagship lighting bar, designed for professional venues and high-demand productions. These bars are more than just a mounting point—they’re a fully engineered, customisable solution that integrates strength, functionality, and aesthetic finish.
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Custom-engineered for your space – we can fabricate LX Ultra Bars to any length, shape, or configuration
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Integrated cabling solutions – power, DMX, and data lines can be incorporated directly into the bar, keeping cables secure, organised, and out of sight. This protects the cabling, reduces trip hazards, and maintains a professional appearance on stage.
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Exceptional load capacity – engineered to safely support high-density lighting setups, including heavy LED fixtures, follow spots, and complex rigging equipment.
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Precision mounting options – bars can include pre-engineered attachment points for clamps, brackets, or rigging irons exactly where needed, tailored to your production workflow.
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Versatile and flexible – ideal for main stages, professional theatres, and venues with high-performance demands. Perfect for situations where multiple fixtures, intelligent lighting, and intricate rigging are required.
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Flexible mounting – The LX Ultra is designed and tested as a Lifting Beam and can be fixed in position, motorised or counterweighted.
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Australian-designed and built – every LX Ultra Bar is fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, giving you full control over dimensions, finish, load ratings, and custom features. We don’t rely on imported products, so everything can be tailored to your exact specifications.
Essentially, the LX Ultra isn’t just a bar—it’s a highly engineered, purpose-built lighting platform designed to combine maximum performance, cabling safety, and professional aesthetics in one elegant solution.
Built tough, made to last, and designed for safe, smooth operation — just like the rest of our rigging hardware.
Our LX Ultra Bar is ITE’s premium, flagship lighting bar, designed for professional venues and high-demand productions. These bars are more than just a mounting point—they’re a fully engineered, customisable solution that integrates strength, functionality, and aesthetic finish.
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Custom-engineered for your space – we can fabricate LX Ultra Bars to any length, shape, or configuration
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Integrated cabling solutions – power, DMX, and data lines can be incorporated directly into the bar, keeping cables secure, organised, and out of sight. This protects the cabling, reduces trip hazards, and maintains a professional appearance on stage.
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Exceptional load capacity – engineered to safely support high-density lighting setups, including heavy LED fixtures, follow spots, and complex rigging equipment.
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Precision mounting options – bars can include pre-engineered attachment points for clamps, brackets, or rigging irons exactly where needed, tailored to your production workflow.
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Versatile and flexible – ideal for main stages, professional theatres, and venues with high-performance demands. Perfect for situations where multiple fixtures, intelligent lighting, and intricate rigging are required.
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Flexible mounting – The LX Ultra is designed and tested as a Lifting Beam and can be fixed in position, motorised or counterweighted.
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Australian-designed and built – every LX Ultra Bar is fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, giving you full control over dimensions, finish, load ratings, and custom features. We don’t rely on imported products, so everything can be tailored to your exact specifications.
Essentially, the LX Ultra isn’t just a bar—it’s a highly engineered, purpose-built lighting platform designed to combine maximum performance, cabling safety, and professional aesthetics in one elegant solution.
Built tough, made to last, and designed for safe, smooth operation — just like the rest of our rigging hardware.
LX Lite Bar
Our LX Lite Bar is a slimline, low-profile solution, designed to provide flexible lighting support without compromising sightlines or aesthetics. They are ideal for venues where space is limited or visual impact must be minimal.
The LX Lite is perfect when you need a practical, safe, and aesthetically clean lighting bar that still performs reliably for everyday theatre and production use.
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Slim, lightweight design – reduces visual clutter while still supporting standard lighting fixtures safely. Perfect for smaller stages, rehearsal spaces, or educational venues.
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Customisable lengths and configurations – we can fabricate LX Lite Bars to suit specific stage dimensions, ceiling heights, or angled/multi-level setups.
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Integrated cabling options – power, DMX, or data lines can be discreetly run through the bar, keeping cables secure, organised, and out of sight.
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Versatile mounting – we can include custom attachment points to match your rigging requirements, whether suspended from a grid, catwalk, or fixed frame.
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Slim, lightweight design – reduces visual clutter while still supporting standard lighting fixtures safely. Perfect for smaller stages, rehearsal spaces, or educational venues.
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Customisable lengths and configurations – we can fabricate LX Lite Bars to suit specific stage dimensions, ceiling heights, or angled/multi-level setups.
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Integrated cabling options – power, DMX, or data lines can be discreetly run through the bar, keeping cables secure, organised, and out of sight.
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Versatile mounting – we can include custom attachment points to match your rigging requirements, whether suspended from a grid, catwalk, or fixed frame.
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Australian-built quality – designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, giving you full control over strength, finish, and safety compliance.
The LX Lite is perfect when you need a practical, safe, and aesthetically clean lighting bar that still performs reliably for everyday theatre and production use.
LX Pipe
The classic 48OD steel pipe is a tried-and-tested solution for general-purpose stage lighting. While simple, we still apply custom Australian fabrication to ensure it meets your venue’s needs.
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Reliable and robust – supports standard lighting fixtures safely, with a medium load capacity suitable for most community halls, heritage venues, and general-purpose stages.
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Custom lengths and mounting – even standard pipes can be cut, drilled, or fitted with custom brackets, clamps, or suspension points to suit your space.
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Cost-effective – ideal when budgets are limited but safety, quality, and performance remain a priority.
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Australian-made – fabricated locally for quality control, load testing, and tailored fit rather than relying on imported off-the-shelf pipe.
Even a classic 48OD pipe can be adapted and optimised for modern theatre use, providing a safe, reliable, and functional lighting bar while remaining cost-conscious.
LX Truss Bar
Our LX Truss Bars are fully customisable, designed to turn a standard truss into a fit-for-purpose lighting solution for any venue or production. We can fabricate tri truss, box truss, flat truss, or completely bespoke shapes in any size or configuration, ensuring your lighting rig meets your exact requirements.
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Flexible mounting – LX Truss can be fixed in position, motorised or counterweighted.
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Australian-made quality – every LX Truss Bar is designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, allowing full control over dimensions, strength, and finish, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
In short, we don’t just supply truss — we transform standard truss into a purpose-built lighting structure, optimised for safety, functionality, and aesthetics.
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Customisable shapes and sizes – whether you need a compact flat truss for a rehearsal space, a triangular truss for stage rigging, or a box truss to support heavy lighting fixtures, we can design it to fit perfectly.
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Integrated cabling solutions – power, DMX, and data lines can be built into the truss itself, keeping cables safe, organised, and out of sight. This prevents exposed cables running along bars, reduces trip hazards, and creates a professional, clean aesthetic.
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High load capacity – engineered to carry multiple heavy fixtures safely and reliably.
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Tailored mounting points – we can add brackets, clamps, or other fixings exactly where they’re needed to match your rigging layout.
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Versatile applications – ideal for large theatres, touring productions, complex stage setups, or any venue requiring a custom-engineered solution.
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Flexible mounting – LX Truss can be fixed in position, motorised or counterweighted.
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Customisable shapes and sizes – whether you need a compact flat truss for a rehearsal space, a triangular truss for stage rigging, or a box truss to support heavy lighting fixtures, we can design it to fit perfectly.
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Integrated cabling solutions – power, DMX, and data lines can be built into the truss itself, keeping cables safe, organised, and out of sight. This prevents exposed cables running along bars, reduces trip hazards, and creates a professional, clean aesthetic.
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High load capacity – engineered to carry multiple heavy fixtures safely and reliably.
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Tailored mounting points – we can add brackets, clamps, or other fixings exactly where they’re needed to match your rigging layout.
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Versatile applications – ideal for large theatres, touring productions, complex stage setups, or any venue requiring a custom-engineered solution.
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Flexible mounting – LX Truss can be fixed in position, motorised or counterweighted.
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Australian-made quality – every LX Truss Bar is designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, allowing full control over dimensions, strength, and finish, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
In short, we don’t just supply truss — we transform standard truss into a purpose-built lighting structure, optimised for safety, functionality, and aesthetics.
| Bar Type | Load Capacity | Key Features | Ideal Use Cases |
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| LX Truss | Very High | Flexible, heavy-duty, custom lengths | Large theatres, complex rigs |
| LX Ultra | High | Sleek, premium finish, flagship solution | Main stages, professional venues |
| LX Lite | Low | Lightweight, low profile, cost effective | Smaller theatres, rehearsal spaces, drama spaces |
| Lighting Pipe | Medium | Cost-effective, minimal | Community halls, heritage venues |
Lighting Grids
Our lighting grids form the overhead backbone of your theatre rigging system. They provide multiple mounting points for lighting fixtures, cabling, and rigging hardware while ensuring safety, accessibility, and flexibility. At ITE, all grids are designed, engineered, and fabricated in Australia, giving you complete customisation and control over both functionality and aesthetics.
- Custom Designs for Any Venue
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Fixed Lighting Pipe Grids – permanent overhead structures for high-traffic venues, designed to handle heavy loads and multiple fixtures safely.
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Truss Lighting Grids – prefabricated truss grids that can be custom sized to suit your project requirements
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Fixed grids are permanent overhead lighting structures designed for venues where safety, strength, and accessibility are critical.
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Custom sizes and layouts – we can fabricate grids to match any ceiling height, room dimensions, or architectural constraints. Rectangular, square, or uniquely shaped grids are all possible.
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High load capacity – engineered to safely support multiple industry standard light fixtures, clamps or other elements reliably and safely.
Every grid can be custom-made in any size, shape, or configuration. Whether your space requires a simple rectangular grid, a multi-level complex layout, or angled/multi-tiered truss integration, we can fabricate it to your exact specifications.
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Integrated cabling pathways – power, DMX, and data lines can be routed above the grid structure, keeping cables secure, tidy, and out of sight.
Applications: main theatres, professional performance venues, large auditoriums, arts spaces, and multi-purpose stages where a permanent and flexible lighting grid is required.
- Custom Designs for Any Venue
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Fixed Lighting Pipe Grids – permanent overhead structures for high-traffic venues, designed to handle heavy loads and multiple fixtures safely.
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Truss Lighting Grids – prefabricated truss grids that can be custom sized to suit your project requirements
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Fixed grids are permanent overhead lighting structures designed for venues where safety, strength, and accessibility are critical.
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Custom sizes and layouts – we can fabricate grids to match any ceiling height, room dimensions, or architectural constraints. Rectangular, square, or uniquely shaped grids are all possible.
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High load capacity – engineered to safely support multiple industry standard light fixtures, clamps or other elements reliably and safely.
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Integrated cabling pathways – power, DMX, and data lines can be routed above the grid structure, keeping cables secure, tidy, and out of sight.
Every grid can be custom-made in any size, shape, or configuration. Whether your space requires a simple rectangular grid, a multi-level complex layout, or angled/multi-tiered truss integration, we can fabricate it to your exact specifications.
Applications: main theatres, professional performance venues, large auditoriums, arts spaces, and multi-purpose stages where a permanent and flexible lighting grid is required.
Truss Lighting Grids
Truss grids are modular or bespoke truss-based frameworks designed for flexibility, heavy-duty support, and complex rigging applications.
Applications: large theatres, touring productions, stadiums, multi-level stages, or any venue requiring a custom-engineered, fit-for-purpose truss system.
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Custom truss types – we can fabricate tri truss, box truss, or flat truss in any size or configuration. Perfect for venues requiring flexible, tailored rig layouts.
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Integrated cabling and power/data channels – trusses are designed to conceal and protect power, DMX, and data cabling, keeping the grid clean, safe, and visually appealing.
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Custom attachment points – brackets, clamps, or rigging irons can be positioned exactly where needed for lighting fixtures, battens, or LX bars.
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High load capacity and flexibility – engineered to carry multiple heavy fixtures, moving lights, or intelligent lighting setups safely.
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Flexibility: Lighting Grids can be designed specifically to suit different types of motorisation options – whether chain hoisted or flown via pile wind hoists or zero fleet angle hoists.
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Custom truss types – we can fabricate tri truss, box truss, or flat truss in any size or configuration. Perfect for venues requiring flexible, tailored rig layouts.
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Integrated cabling and power/data channels – trusses are designed to conceal and protect power, DMX, and data cabling, keeping the grid clean, safe, and visually appealing.
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Custom attachment points – brackets, clamps, or rigging irons can be positioned exactly where needed for lighting fixtures, battens, or LX bars.
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High load capacity and flexibility – engineered to carry multiple heavy fixtures, moving lights, or intelligent lighting setups safely.
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Flexibility: Lighting Grids can be designed specifically to suit different types of motorisation options – whether chain hoisted or flown via pile wind hoists or zero fleet angle hoists.
Applications: large theatres, touring productions, stadiums, multi-level stages, or any venue requiring a custom-engineered, fit-for-purpose truss system.