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TRUSS SYSTEM (Use to hang heavybags, double end bags, ect...) When you design a boxing gym, hanging the heavybags is a top priority. The structural design of your facility, will obviously be a big factor when deciding the best construction techniques. This could be as simple as screwing an eye hook into a wood beam, or involve complex major structural engineering.

You may want to consider a Truss system. It will give your gym a industrial look and feel, is very easy to install and can stand up to extreme punishment. A basic system starts around $500 and up. (Below system cost apx.$1200) Photos and descriptions of Optikinetics Trilite 2" (50.8mm) Aluminum Tube Based Trussing and Structural System.

 

Before we started the boxing gym, we did lighting design for live bands, clubs, ect... already had all the trussing. It worked perfect!!!

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In this system, the legs support the weight, while the wall and ceiling attachments preventing any movement. It is very stable, can be used in most locations. This system only requires a couple screws to stay in place. Notice that we used rope to attach the bags. It was readily available and it works great. Any wear and tear from friction is limited to the rope which is easily replaced. These heavy bags were used 12+ hours a day and we never had to replace the original rope, but did add a couple extra pieces of new rope.The rope also helped absorb vibrations... * In the image 4-way01.jpg, you can see wood spacers. You can have your truss system designed to exact specifications, but it will cost extra, and wood spacers work best. * In the image Floor01.jpg, we should have used a base plate and attached to the floor, but it is very stable without it. A good truss system can last a lifetime. Metal fatigue sets in after 10 years or so, but is not a hazard in a boxing gym, and should not affect performance of your system. The pieces used: 4 Way Junction | LEGS | SPAN | BASE PLATE #2ABP3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION: HOW TO CONNECT PIECES LINKS: http://www.optikinetics.com/trilite.html http://www.optikinetics.com/truss02.html http://www.optikinetics.com/truss03.html   Different Truss Structural Systems include LADDER - Do Not Use for boxing purposes. TRI - Same as above. Very strong and cost effective. QUAD - This is the strongest.