Protech CounterM.A.T.E.

A smarter, safer alternative to counterweight rigging for high schools and regional theatres

The CounterM.A.T.E.’s terminationless connection means installation requires no manual wiring of encoder cables or brake wires, which are often points of failure or misconfiguration in automation systems. Each unit has quick-connect hardware and an integrated control cabinet that hooks into a reaction bar and locks in place with a single tool.

When a school district in Southern Utah experienced an accident involving its traditional counterweight rigging systems, the administration responded with a drastic measure: Shut down the theatres in all three of its high schools. The move was dramatic but not uncommon in the face of increasing scrutiny surrounding student safety and the inherent risks associated with manually operated fly systems.

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