Benefits of Automated Rigging

Vortek, a division of Daktronics, is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of automated rigging systems. Tracing its history back to 1917, Vortek has long been recognized as a leader in excellent and innovative theatre rigging. Vortek delivers this cutting-edge technology, and makes it affordable to every performing arts organization regardless of size. The Vortek system offers reliability, simplicity, versatility, and it is easy to install.

Motorized hoists with secondary load brakes and stage level controls offer emergency stop, load profiling and status monitoring capabilities. Loft blocks with molded side guards precisely guide the lines and promote longer wire rope life.

Design versatility saves installation and construction costs. The Vortek automated stage rigging system can reduce building space requirements needed with more traditional automated rigging and manual couterweight rigging systems.

Manage all stage rigging operations with unsurpassed convenience and simplicity through automated, precision cueing, intuitive touch screen and more.

Vortek systems are self-contained, adjustable and easily installed with speed clamps and plug-in terminations.