EVT12S-PVT | 12-Inch 2-Way Pivot Corner — Square End-Plate Bolt Truss — Any-Angle Directional Change

The EVT12S-PVT 2-Way Pivot Corner is a 12-inch any-angle directional fitting for square end-plate bolt truss systems — the component that solves the layout problem standard fixed-angle corners leave on the table. Where a 90-degree, 60-degree, or 45-degree corner block locks the truss run into a geometry the fitting was designed for, the EVT12S-PVT pivots to the angle the build actually requires — a custom diagonal, a site-specific splay, a production-designed V-shape, or any other directional change that doesn't happen to fall on a standard fitting's fixed increment. Built with 50 mm (1.96 in) OD / 3 mm wall main tubing from EN AW-6061-T6 aluminum alloy, weighing 52 lbs and shipping with 2 complete sets of connecting hardware, this pivot corner gives concert production designers the angular freedom to build the stage structure the show calls for, exhibit designers the geometry to realize asymmetric canopies that no catalog fitting covers, film art department riggers the matching angle for a set's raked or splayed wall, and permanent installation engineers the custom room-following angle as a cataloged, certified component instead of a field-fabricated one-off.

Function & Application:

The EVT12S-PVT connects two runs of 12-inch square end-plate bolt truss at a user-defined angle — the pivot mechanism allows the fitting to be set to the exact directional change the layout requires and locked at that position before the connecting hardware is torqued. The fitting bolts to each adjacent truss section through the standard 12-inch square end-plate bolt pattern, with 2 complete hardware sets included — one for each connection face. The 50 mm OD / 3 mm wall chord geometry matches the main tube specification of standard 12-inch plated truss throughout, fabricated from EN AW-6061-T6 aluminum alloy, the same structural-grade material used throughout the EVT12S system. At 52 lbs, the pivot corner is a substantial component — it is the structural node of the directional change, not a lightweight adapter. The brushed aluminum finish is consistent with standard silver EVT12S components. Two sets of Grade-specified connecting hardware are included; additional fasteners should match the hardware specification of the adjacent truss sections in the assembly.

Key Features

• Any-Angle Pivot Mechanism: Adjusts to the exact directional change the layout requires — not limited to 90°, 60°, or 45° fixed increments. Set the angle, lock the pivot, and bolt up to the adjacent truss sections.
• 2-Way Configuration: Connects two runs of 12-inch bolt truss meeting at a custom angle — one connection face per run, both using the standard 12-inch square end-plate bolt pattern.
• EN AW-6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy: The same structural-grade aluminum alloy used throughout the EVT12S system — consistent material specification from straight sections through the pivot fitting.
• 50 mm OD / 3 mm Wall Main Tubing: Chord geometry matching the main tube specification of standard 12-inch plated bolt truss systems — structural continuity through the pivot joint.
• 2 Complete Hardware Sets Included: Ships with two full sets of connecting hardware — one for each connection face, ready for immediate bolt-up to the adjacent sections.
• 12-Inch Square End-Plate Compatibility: Bolt-hole pattern matches EVT12S and other standard 12-inch plated bolt truss end-plate geometry on both connection faces.
• Brushed Aluminum Finish: Standard brushed surface consistent with every other silver EVT12S component in the system.
• STEP & DWG Files Available: CAD files for integration into structural drawings, stage plots, and exhibit design layouts.

Who It's For

• Concert Stage & Festival Production Designers — Festival stages are rarely rectangular. Thrust stages extend into the audience at angles the venue floor plan dictates, catwalk extensions run diagonally across the room, and V-shaped PA hangs follow the horizontal coverage geometry of the speaker system — not the 90-degree increment a standard corner block allows. The EVT12S-PVT lets you build the overhead structure the show calls for at the angle the design requires, and on a tour where the stage plot adapts to a different room every few days, a pivot corner in the road kit means the crew can set the fitting to whatever directional change that venue's geometry creates — without sourcing a custom fabricated piece at the next city.
• Architectural & Experiential Exhibit Designers — Trade show pavilions, brand activations, and museum temporary installations increasingly treat truss as a visible architectural element — angled overhead canopies, asymmetric archways, radial ceiling structures, and diamond-pattern overhead frames that a fixed-angle corner can't produce. The EVT12S-PVT gives the exhibit designer the angular freedom to build what was drawn without commissioning a one-off fabricated fitting, and it ships as a cataloged component that can be specified on a drawing, ordered from inventory, and reused across multiple installations at different venues where the same geometry appears.
• Film & Television Art Department Riggers — Film production stages and location sets build overhead grids that follow the set geometry — and sets don't follow standard rigging angles. An angled wall calls for a diagonal truss run that changes direction at 30 degrees. A raked ceiling follows an incline that no standard fitting covers. A curved architectural element requires a sequence of directional changes across the grid that fixed corners force into a staircase approximation. The EVT12S-PVT lets the art department's structural rigging match the set design exactly, so the overhead grid follows the geometry the director and production designer approved instead of approximating it with a sequence of 90-degree corners.
• Permanent Installation Engineers & AV Integrators — Houses of worship, performing arts centers, and conference venues with non-rectangular floor plans create truss layout problems that fixed-angle corners can't solve from the catalog. A hexagonal sanctuary has walls that meet at 120 degrees. A fan-shaped auditorium has splayed side walls that don't correspond to any standard fitting. A contemporary conference center with angled glass curtain walls needs an overhead grid that follows the perimeter geometry. The EVT12S-PVT provides the custom angle the room's architecture requires as a certified, cataloged component — engineered for the load path through an angle transition, specified on the structural drawing, and installed without fabricating a one-off piece that has no documentation or load rating behind it.
• Structural & Rigging Engineers — The EVT12S-PVT is a 12-inch 2-way pivot corner fabricated from EN AW-6061-T6 aluminum alloy with 50 mm OD / 3 mm wall main tubing, weighing 52 lbs, connecting two runs of 12-inch square end-plate bolt truss at a user-defined angle. Two complete sets of connecting hardware are included. The fitting carries combined axial, bending, and shear loads at the angle transition — load calculations must account for the resultant force vectors at the pivot joint and must not assume straight-section load table values apply directly. The angle must be set and locked before the connecting hardware is fully torqued. STEP and DWG files are available. A licensed professional engineer must review all structures incorporating this fitting.

Designed by Evolve Truss, the EVT12S-PVT is the fitting that takes the layout off the grid — any angle the build requires, two connection faces, and a certified load path through the directional change.

⚠️ Safety & Engineering Notice

❗ Critical Load Information: The EVT12S-PVT carries combined axial, bending, and shear forces at the angle transition point. Load calculations must account for the resultant force vectors at the pivot joint — do not apply straight-section load table values directly to a structure incorporating this fitting. Refer to the official EVT12S Load Tables and consult a licensed structural engineer for all structures.

Important Guidelines for Safe Use:

• Set and lock the pivot angle before fully torquing the connecting hardware on either face. Do not adjust the pivot angle after the connecting hardware is tightened.
• Inspect the pivot mechanism, connection faces, main tubes, and all bolt holes for deformation, cracking, or wear before every use.
• Ensure all connecting hardware on both faces is fully engaged and torqued to manufacturer specifications.
• Do not mix truss components from different manufacturers unless the bolt pattern and plate dimensions have been strictly verified for compatibility.
• The purchase of this product does not authorize specific installations; a licensed professional engineer shall review all structures, lighting plots, or other truss uses incorporating this fitting.

⚠️ Compatibility Warning for Mixed-Brand Builds

Crucial Steps for Safe Assembly:

• Verify Bolt Patterns: End-plate bolt configurations vary by manufacturer. Compare your existing truss plate dimensions against EVT12S specifications before purchase.
• Confirm Chord Alignment: Ensure chord tubes align precisely on both connection faces to prevent eccentric loading through the pivot joint.
• Mixing incompatible plated truss can compromise connection integrity and lead to structural failure.

Technical Resources & Project Support

Need load tables, CAD files, or engineering documentation for this product? Contact the Evolve Truss team — we'll get you what you need.

Disclaimer and Guidance Statement: The purchase of any product shall not be construed as authorizing or approving a specific installation or usage. A licensed professional engineer shall review all structures, lighting plots, or any other product uses. While exhaustive efforts have been undertaken to ensure the precision of this information, Evolve Truss Worldwide, LLC hereby disclaims any and all liability for errors. These drawings are intended solely for the purpose of providing guidance and should not be construed as definitive representations.