Panther Specter Truss System: The Bolt-Together Modular Truss, Now in South Africa

The Panther Specter Truss System is a next-generation modular truss for film, broadcast and grip that bolts together instead of being welded, and it is now available in South Africa from Prosales, Panther's local partner. Built from 6082 military-proofed aluminium that is roughly 20% stronger than the 6061 used in comparable trusses, Specter lets grips and rental houses build cranes, car rigs, telehandler frames, turntable rigs and lighting structures from one bolt-together kit, with no welded seams to fail.

At a glance

• What it is: a modular truss and rigging system by Panther GmbH, Germany
• Construction: not welded, not folded, just bolted from CNC-machined parts
• Material: 6082 high-grade, military-proofed aluminium, about 20% stronger than 6061
• Compatibility: 100% compatible with ModTruss and ModulusX
• Sizes: a 6-inch (6" x 6") series in 11 lengths from 6" to 10 feet (a 9-inch series is coming)
• Builds: cranes and jibs, car rigs, telehandler frames, turntable and rainbow rigs, sliders and lighting structures
• Where to buy in South Africa: Prosales, Panther's South African partner

Why Specter is different

Bolted, not welded

Most truss is welded and folded. Specter is assembled entirely from precision CNC-machined parts joined with flange bolts and nuts, so there are no welded seams to fatigue or fail. Every part is field-serviceable, and you can pull it out of the truck and build with it straight away. It reaches full strength with bolts and nuts alone, with no washer plates or reinforcement accessories required.

Stronger aluminium, better weight-to-strength

Specter is machined from 6082 high-grade, military-proofed aluminium, which is close to 20% stronger than the 6061 alloy used in most extruded and welded trusses. That makes it one of the best weight-to-strength truss options available, which is why professionals use it for everything from softbox and stage pick points to telehandler frames and car rigs.

Compatible and flexible

Specter is 100% cross-compatible with existing modular systems like ModTruss and ModulusX, so it drops into kit you may already own. Connection points sit every 3 inches on all four sides, and an off-axis bolt pattern lets sections rotate at the end caps in degree increments, so angled and complex builds are straightforward.

What you can build

Because it is modular, Specter is really a build-anything platform for the grip and rigging department.

• Camera cranes, jibs and telescopic arms
• Car rigs and process trailers
• Telehandler frames for large camera platforms
• Turntable and rainbow rigs
• Sliders and offset camera rigs
• Softbox, lighting and stage pick-point structures

How to get started

Rather than sourcing dozens of individual parts, the easiest way in is one of Panther's ready-made packages, all available from Prosales:

• Specter Key Grip Starter Package: the ideal entry set of the most-used 6-inch lengths, for a key grip or rental house starting out.
• Specter Structure Package: a complete set of every 6-inch length for building large, complex structures.
• Specter Telehandler Frame Package (20' x 40'): a ready-to-build frame for car rigs and big camera platforms.

You can also buy individual 6-inch truss sections in any length from 6 inches to 10 feet. For a specific configuration or a component not listed, our team will spec and source it for you.

Panther Specter at a glance

Frequently asked questions

Download the full range: Panther Specter Truss System brochure (PDF).

Explore Panther at Prosales or talk to our team about building your Specter rig. Prosales is Panther's South African partner for sales, rental and support.