Doughty Studio Rails

The Doughty Studio Rail is a heavy-duty extruded aluminium ceiling curtain track system designed for professional TV studios, film sets and broadcast environments. Unlike a standard curtain track, the Studio Rail supports not only curtains and drapes but also pantographs and studio lighting fixtures, with a maximum load of 100kg between brackets.

MTN Shop stocks the complete Studio Rail range including straight sections, curved sections, carriages, clamps, ceiling brackets, extension brackets and all accessories. Available in natural aluminium and black anodised finish. All orders dispatched from our UK warehouse.

Looking for a lighter system? See our Doughty Rail for walk-along curtain track applications in schools and smaller venues.

Doughty Studio Rail aluminium ceiling curtain track section with joint pin — heavy-duty extruded aluminium studio rail for TV studios, film sets and professional stage installations
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Doughty Studio Rail - Heavy-Duty Ceiling Rail System

The Doughty Studio Rail is a professional ceiling curtain track system manufactured from extruded aluminium and designed for TV studios, film sets and permanent broadcast installations. Rated to 100kg between brackets, the Studio Rail is built to support not only curtains and scenic drapes but also pantographs, drop arms and studio lighting fixtures suspended directly from the overhead rail. It is the go-to overhead rail system for professional broadcast and studio environments across the UK.

The Studio Rail features a unique joint pin system for accurate section alignment during installation. It is available as Studio Rail 60 and Studio Rail 80 in four standard lengths and in two finishes: natural aluminium and black anodised. Curved sections are available in different radii for corner and wraparound configurations.

Studio Rail Components

  • Straight sections: available in 1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m lengths in Studio Rail 60 and Studio Rail 80 profiles.
  • Curved sections: available in multiple radii for corner and wraparound installations.
  • Carriages: four-wheel and six-wheel carriages, swivel carriages and cable carriages for different curtain and equipment configurations.
  • Ceiling brackets: adjustable angle brackets, extension brackets and standard ceiling brackets for fixing to most ceiling structures.
  • Clamps and barrel brackets: for mounting the Studio Rail to 48mm scaffold tube or studio bars.
  • End stops and joint kits: for clean track termination and accurate section joining.

Browse the full Studio Rail range below or contact our team for help specifying the right system for your studio. For lighter applications see our Doughty Rail and for professional stage curtain track see our Six Track range.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Doughty Studio Rail is a heavy-duty ceiling curtain track system for TV studios, film sets and broadcast environments. It supports curtains, drapes, pantographs and studio lighting fixtures from a single overhead rail. Rated to 100kg between brackets, it is suitable for professional installations where a standard walk-along curtain track is not heavy-duty enough.
Studio Rail 60 and Studio Rail 80 refer to the width of the aluminium extrusion profile. Studio Rail 80 has a wider profile and is designed for heavier loads and larger installations. Both versions use the same joint pin system and are compatible with the same range of carriages, brackets and accessories.
Yes. Unlike a standard curtain track, the Doughty Studio Rail is rated to 100kg between brackets and is designed to support studio lighting fixtures and pantographs as well as curtains and drapes. It is used in professional TV studios and film sets where the overhead rail must carry both scenic and lighting equipment from the same structure.
The Studio Rail range includes standard ceiling brackets, adjustable angle brackets, extension brackets and barrel brackets for mounting to 48mm scaffold tube or studio bars. This wide range of fixing options makes the Studio Rail suitable for installation in most ceiling and structural configurations found in professional studios and venues.
Yes. Curved sections are available for the Studio Rail in multiple radii for corner and wraparound configurations. This allows the rail to follow the perimeter of a studio or stage space without interruption. Curved sections use the same joint pin system as straight sections for accurate alignment during installation.

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