Doughty Engineering

Truss Clamps | Lighting Spigots | Curtain Tracks

Doughty Engineering, founded in 1985, has been a leading UK manufacturer of rigging, suspension, and lifting equipment for film, TV, theatre, and concert halls. Their projects include BBC Transmission Tower at Alexandra Palace (London), YouTube studios, Financial Times TV studio (London), and Edinburgh University’s Argyle House.

We stock Doughty Clamps, Studio Rails, Lighting Accessories, and the award-winning Doughty Tank Trap and Modular Rigging System. Our best sellers include:

Doughty Clamps – Stage Lighting Clamps

We offer a wide range of truss clamps in various capacities, widths, diameters, and finishes for live productions.

Half Coupler (Wrap-Around Clamp): Provides a strong grip by fully wrapping tubes from 24mm to 63mm.

Hook Clamp (C Clamp): A cost-effective, traditional clamp suitable for light to medium-duty use with one-person operation.

Trigger Clamp: Combines features of hook clamp and half coupler, allowing easier handling of heavier lights.

Quick Trigger Clamp: Mounts easily anywhere on a truss without obstruction and supports one-person operation.

Stage Curtain Tracks & Studio Rails

Six Track: Available in walk-along and line-operated systems. Offers a flexible, professional stage solution. Custom lengths can be cut onsite. Manual and motorized options available.

Doughty Rail: A compact, low-profile walk-along system ideal for smaller venues. Compatible with a wide range of accessories.

Studio Rail: Designed for curtains and suspending studio equipment. Available in standard and heavy-duty versions with multiple configuration options.

Doughty Tank Traps – Lighting Boom Bases

Regular Tank Trap: Features a long 48mm receiver for secure support of lighting poles. Durable, easy to transport and store.

3-Position Tank Trap: Includes a detachable receiver for multiple positioning (edge, centre, corner). The base plate can also be inverted to attach truss sections.