Rope & Cable Management

Doughty rope and cable management components are used in theatre fly systems and flybar installations to organise, control and secure hauling lines and operating ropes. MTN Shop UK stocks the complete Doughty range including swivel clews, flyrail cleats and rope brakes for professional flying system installations in theatres, TV studios and performing arts venues.

Browse the full range below or visit our rigging accessories range for a complete solution. For specification guidance visit our entertainment and stage rigging guide.

Doughty flyrail cleats — black cast iron wall-mounted cleats for securing and belaying hauling lines at the fly floor in theatre counterweight fly systems
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Doughty Rope and Cable Management for Theatre Fly Systems

Doughty rope and cable management components are the specialist hardware used in theatre fly systems and flybar installations to organise, tension and control hauling lines and operating ropes. Used by theatre riggers and stage managers in professional theatres, performing arts venues and TV studios, the range covers swivel clews for gathering multiple lift lines, flyrail cleats for securing hauling lines at the fly floor, and rope brakes for controlling line speed and tension during flying operations.

Products in This Range

  • Doughty Swivel Clews: used to gather multiple lift lines from loft blocks into a single point for connection to a counterweight arbor or hand line. Available in 3-way, 4-way and 5-way configurations for different numbers of lift lines per bar.
  • Doughty Flyrail Cleats: wall-mounted cleats for securing and belaying hauling lines at the fly floor. Available in 300mm, 375mm and 450mm sizes for different rope diameters and load requirements.
  • Doughty Flyrail Cleats (Heavy Duty): heavy duty flyrail cleats in 285mm (T41904), 375mm (T41902) and 440mm (T41900) sizes for higher load flying systems.
  • Doughty Rope Brake: a friction device used to control the speed of a hauling line during flying operations, preventing uncontrolled descent of a flying piece.

What to Look For

  • Swivel clew configuration: match the number of attachment points to the number of lift lines on your flying bar. A 3-way clew suits a bar with three loft blocks, a 4-way suits four and so on.
  • Flyrail cleat size: select the cleat size based on the diameter of the hauling line and the load on the flying bar. Larger cleats provide more rope wrap and greater holding capacity.
  • Installation: all fly system components should be installed and inspected by a qualified theatre rigger. LOLER regulations apply to all lifting equipment used in entertainment venues in the UK.

Pair with stage pulleys, wire rope and fittings and our full rigging hardware range for a complete fly system solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Doughty swivel clew is used to gather multiple lift lines from loft blocks into a single connection point for attachment to a counterweight arbor or hand line. Available in 3-way, 4-way and 5-way configurations, they are a standard component in counterweight fly systems in professional theatres. The swivel allows the clew to rotate freely as the bar travels up and down.
Doughty flyrail cleats are wall-mounted cleats at the fly floor used to secure and belay hauling lines when a flying piece is set at a fixed height. The rope is wrapped around the cleat in a figure-of-eight pattern to hold the load securely. Doughty flyrail cleats are available in standard and heavy duty versions in multiple sizes for different rope diameters and flying system load requirements.
A Doughty Rope Brake is a friction device fitted to the hauling line of a flying system to control the speed of descent of a flying piece. It prevents uncontrolled or accidental lowering of scenery, curtains or lighting bars by applying friction to the rope as it passes through the brake. Used in theatres and performing arts venues where precise control of flying speed is required during performances.

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