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Deck Winch

Haul scenery around the stage without worrying about fleet angles and chunky backstage equipment. Every aspect has been engineered for the demands of live entertainment. It’s quiet, easy to rig, simple to operate, and safe.

Whether you a sliding a wagon across the deck or need more muscle for your curtain track, Pushstick does the job.

Pushstick’s vertical orientation means less floor space is needed backstage or in the wings. Removable clear lexan windows allow technicians to quickly inspect all internal components while protecting performers and crew from moving parts.

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Simple

Pre-wired plugs, built-in cable-tensioning, and a spring-loaded cable-keeper allow for quick set-up and take down.  Each winch comes with the accessories you need for reliable motion control: high resolution encoder, brake, and limit switches.

The vertical design gives more internal space to adjust limits, guides, and terminate cables. Because Pushstick’s drum move to ensure the wire rope exits without changes fleet angle, the machine can be positioned upright or on its back in case the winch is installed in a trap room.

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Powerful

Pushstick has a 5hp gearmotor capable of producing up to 700 lbs of pull which will drag wagons weighing upwards of 7000 lbs.
It is precise and accurate enough to be used with curtain track to automate drapes, heavy LED screens, or scenic flats hung from carriers.

Fast

Pushstick pulls scenery at 36″/sec, and with a Stagehand Pro or Apprentice it can be oversped to move at a brisk 72″/sec.
36″ per second means a 4’x8′ wagon can traverse a 40 foot stage in less than 20 seconds (wing to wing).
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Rugged

Strong lightweight aluminum construction.  Mount the winch in any orientation to suit your show.
Its small foot print lets you pack more automation in less space. You can fit three Pushticks in a 3′ x 3′ area and still have room left over for deck hardware.
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Specifications

Size & Weight
  • 15" wide x 29" long x 60" high
  • Machine Weight: 430 lbs.
  • Shipping Weight (with control & crate): 570 lbs
Speed & Capacity
  • 700 lbs. of hauling force (capable of moving a 7000 lb castered wagon)
  • 36" per second
  • 85 ft of travel capacity
Motor - Gearbox - Drum
  • 5HP Gearmotor
  • To be used with 1/4" wire rope
Power
  • Input voltage:230V/460V 50/60Hz 3-phase
  • Max input current: 13.6 amps
  • Brake Input: Voltage 200-240V

Kits

  • Starter Kit

Pushstick

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Versatile deck winch

Stagehand Apprentice

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Automation controller for lateral movement

Showstopper 4 Base

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Emergency stop circuitry for up to ten axes

Showstopper 4 Consolette

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Remote station to execute cues, jog motors, and e-stop button

Spikemark License

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Software to program and visualize all your scenic moves

Electrical Cables

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  • 50ft Power Cable

  • 50ft Signal Cable

  • 50ft Ethernet Cable

  • 10ft Ethernet Cable

  • Ethernet switch

  • 50ft Showstopper Cable

  • 10ft Showstopper Accessory Device Cable

Deck Hardware

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Deck Dog, Two Deck Mules, and One Turnaround
  • Add On Kit

Pushstick

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Versatile deck winch

Stagehand Apprentice

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Automation controller for lateral movement

Spikemark License

 

Software to program and visualize all your scenic moves

Electrical Cables

  • 50ft Power Cable

  • 50ft Ethernet Cable

  • 50ft Showstopper Cable

Deck Hardware

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Deck Dog, Two Deck Mules, and One Turnaround
$ 26200
Pushstick Machine Only

Move your scenery with precision, speed, and safety. Add the Pushstick to your automation inventory.

$ 41900
Pushstick + Apprentice Starter Kit

Starter Kit has everything you need to get moving. Available with Stagehand Pro for $42,000.

$ 36225
Pushstick + Apprentice Add On Kit

Add a Pushstick, Stagehand Apprentice, and cables to your theatre. Available with Stagehand Pro for $39,500

Want to Rent a Pushstick?

Rent a complete Pushstick kit or just the components you need when you need it. (Most rental kits average $1000 per week)

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