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RIGGING POINTS
At ITE, we design, engineer, and install safe, load-rated rigging points for theatres, performing arts centres, schools, conference rooms and multipurpose venues across Australia. All of our rigging components are fabricated and tested in-house at our Port Melbourne workshop, giving you complete confidence in quality, compliance, and safety.
Unlike imported alternatives, our rigging points are fully customisable to suit your building structure, load requirements, and intended use. Whether you need a few points to suspend lighting and AV equipment or a full set of flexible rigging points throughout a space for a variety of purposes.
What is included in a rigging point system?
Removable Rigging Points
➔designed for flexible or multipurpose spaces where points need to be added or removed quickly
Fixed Rigging Points
➔permanent points welded, bolted, or clamped to structural steel or custom supports
Motorised Rigging Points
➔engineered for chain hoists or other motorised equipment
Spreader Plates & Structural Brackets
➔to safely distribute loads across your building’s structure
Load-Rated Hardware
➔eyebolts, shackles, clamps, couplers, and certified accessories fabricated or sourced locally
Custom Fabrication
➔solutions engineered to your building’s architecture and your production’s needs
Safety & Certification
➔full load testing, engineering documentation, and compliance with Australian standards
Removable Rigging Points / ITE PhantomPoint
Removable rigging points (PhantomPoints) provide flexibility for multipurpose venues where the rigging layout changes depending on the event.
Fixed Rigging Points
Fixed rigging points are the backbone of any venue’s rigging system. They provide permanent, secure suspension points for lighting, audio, staging, or scenery.
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Permanent & reliable — welded, bolted, or clamped to the building’s structural steel or overhead structure, ensuring long-term safety.
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Custom load ratings — engineered to meet your venue’s unique structural requirements, with clear working load limits (WLL).
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Flexible configurations — points can be positioned to suit grids, stage layouts, or motorised hoist systems.
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Variety of loads — points are custom made to suspend chandeliers, LED walls, fixtures, scenery, battens or any other type of suspended load.
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Discreet design — finished to blend into the venue’s architecture while still delivering strength and safety.
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Australian engineered & certified — each point comes with documentation and testing to meet compliance standards.
Applications: main theatres, professional stages, schools, multipurpose venues, and anywhere permanent suspension points are required.
Motorised Rigging Points
For venues requiring heavy-duty or high-frequency use, we engineer rigging points for motorised systems.
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Designed for hoists — compatible with chain motors, pile wind hoists, and zero-fleet systems.
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Precision engineered — ensures correct alignment, load transfer, and safe motorisation.
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Flexible integration — can be incorporated into grids, trusses, or bespoke rigging structures.
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Compliant & certified — engineered to handle dynamic loads and comply with all Australian rigging safety standards.
Applications: large theatres, arenas, touring productions, and professional venues requiring powered rigging.
Rigging Point Specifications
Compare load capacities, key features, and ideal applications across rigging systems.
Fixed
Key Features
Permanent, welded/bolted to structure; fully engineered and load-rated; discreet design
Ideal Use Cases
Main theatres, professional stages, large auditoriums, multipurpose venues needing permanent points
Removable
Key Features
Quick-install, flexible, can be removed when not in use; load-rated hardware; minimal visual impact
Ideal Use Cases
Conference Centres, schools, community halls, multipurpose venues, touring productions
Motorised
Key Features
Engineered for hoists (chain, pile wind, zero-fleet); precise alignment; load-tested; integrated with trusses or grids
Ideal Use Cases
Large theatres, arenas, professional venues, productions requiring powered rigging
| Rigging Point Type | Load Capacity | Key Features | Ideal Use Cases |
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✔️Fixed | Very High | Permanent, welded/bolted to structure; fully engineered and load-rated; discreet design | Main theatres, professional stages, large auditoriums, multipurpose venues needing permanent points |
✔️Removable | Medium | Quick-install, flexible, can be removed when not in use; load-rated hardware; minimal visual impact | Conference Centres, schools, community halls, multipurpose venues, touring productions |
✔️Motorised | High / Dynamic | Engineered for hoists (chain, pile wind, zero-fleet); precise alignment; load-tested; integrated with trusses or grids | Large theatres, arenas, professional venues, productions requiring powered rigging |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Australian-designed, load-rated rigging point systems and custom installation services.
Need specialised advice or custom engineering specs for your venue?
Rigging points are load-rated suspension points installed in a venue’s structure to safely support lighting, audio, scenery, drapes, or hoists.