Stage technology and mechanics

Technology matters too much for us to shy away from it. What follows is a map of our expertise, with its limits marked:

Foundations that hold

Hinges, rigging hardware, rope systems, fixings: mechanics are the basis of almost everything that moves or hangs. Electrical engineering makes it all safe - emergency stops, limit switches, the safety layer nobody is meant to see. We design drives ourselves, size the motors and install them.

Steel tower as a special construction by hertzer GmbH

Lift, rotate, tilt

We take responsibility for pneumatics ourselves and for hydraulics together with trusted partners - both for more than just lifting: rotating, tilting, pressing, controlled lowering. We develop some of the controls behind them in-house, and work with the same partners on more complex tasks.

Revolve under construction at hertzer GmbH

Light, media and whatever else it takes

LED has changed lighting in both worlds: display-case lighting in the museum, linear RGB strips on stage. Media and event technology we mostly integrate and source, and less often plan entirely ourselves. We have also supplied climate control and water systems - pumps, filters - and the Venice Biennale was not the first time.

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Chassis for moving stage elements by hertzer GmbH

FAQs on stage technology

What technical services does hertzer GmbH offer?

We develop and realise technical systems for stage sets, exhibitions and special constructions. These include drives, lifting and travelling mechanisms, revolves, moving components and kinetic installations, among other things. Design, mechanics and supporting structure are coordinated with each other from the outset.

Does hertzer GmbH build revolves and lifting systems?

Yes. We realise revolves, stage lifts, lifting systems and travelling structures including the necessary drive and control technology, in cooperation with a proven network of partners. The technical design is matched to the respective loads, movement sequences and operational requirements.

What does hertzer GmbH mean by special constructions?

Special constructions are individually developed technical solutions for which no standardised systems are available. Examples include moving stage sets, kinetic installations, special mechanisms or project-specific functional components.

Are technical installations tested before delivery?

Yes. Mechanics, structure, drives and controls are assembled together and tested for function before delivery. Trial assemblies and test runs allow sequences to be verified and improvements to be made while still in the workshop.

What standards does hertzer GmbH set for technical systems?

Technical installations have to be safe, reliable and easy to maintain. That is why we design structures, drives and controls to be as robust and clear as possible. The goal is reliable long-term function and simple operation and maintenance by the technical staff on site.

Does hertzer GmbH also develop custom movement sequences and special effects?

Yes. Together with clients, set designers and technical directors, we develop tailor-made solutions for moving stage sets, scene changes, lifting and travelling systems and other scenic effects. Safety, reliability and integration into the artistic flow are the priorities.

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