
HONG KONG — The aerospace‑themed exhibition built around China's Tiangong space station and Shenzhou spacecraft drew a remarkable crowd — hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong citizens lined up to see the country's space achievements. The venue was finite, yet the organizer set a non‑negotiable requirement: not a single column could stand inside the 4,400 m² hall. The exhibits were national‑level, and the visitor flow reached the hundreds of thousands — both safety and dignity had to hold. In the end, Qiangyu Tent (Changzhou Qiangyu Metal Products Co., Ltd.) took on the job. Using multiple sets of 30 m and 40 m span large‑format exhibition tents, they turned the word “column‑free” — which sounds like a slogan — into a structure that genuinely stands.

The organizer went for a high‑spec, large‑scale approach — an open, commanding exhibition environment. On the ground, several sets of 30 m and 40 m span large exhibition tents were joined together, totaling 4,400 m² with no columns inside. Exhibitors set up booths and visitors moved around without the space being cut by any beams or columns, and the circulation flowed smoothly.
Inside, central air conditioning, floor mats, and lighting were fitted, bringing comfort and safety close to those of a permanent venue. Holding up the space is Qiangyu Tent's proven material foundation:
The main frame uses 6061‑T6 aviation‑grade aluminum alloy
The fabric is 850 g/m² PVC passing the DIN 4102 B1 flame‑retardant rating
Column‑free spans from 5 m to 60 m are all achievable.
Once the span grows, “column‑free” is no longer just “make the beam thicker” — the load path of the entire truss must be calculated clearly.The 30 m and 40 m span aluminum main beams require dedicated structural calculation against local wind pressure, snow pressure, and crowd load; how much margin the main beam section keeps and how the connection nodes are designed directly decide the boundary the structure can hold in typhoon conditions.
In this project:
30 m span main beam section: 113×259×5 mm
40 m span main beam section: 125×350×6 mmWall thickness increases alongside the span.
For large spans, Qiangyu Tent trusts 6061‑T6 rather than just any aluminum, precisely because its yield strength is roughly 20% higher than common 6063 — once the span grows, that margin is a real safety cushion on typhoon days.The fabric withstands temperatures from −30°C to +70°C, with double‑sided PVC coating and flame‑retardant treatment, safe even in crowded exhibition settings; the entire modular structure resists wind up to 80–100 km/h.From intake to outbound, the ISO 9001:2015 quality system plus CE, SGS, and TÜV certification govern the whole process, and every profile is traceable to its origin.
For this kind of cross‑border, high‑spec temporary exhibition, what is tested is not only whether the goods are good, but whether the entire delivery chain can hold.Qiangyu Tent (Changzhou Qiangyu Metal Products Co., Ltd.) runs a ~20,000 m² production base in Changzhou, connecting scheme design, structural calculation, manufacturing, and on‑site installation guidance in one continuous line.The company was formally established in 2018 and has since exported to 50+ countries across 3,000+ projects.
On cooperation, Qiangyu Tent follows one rule:
A 30% deposit to begin production, with the remaining 70% paid in full before shipment; goods are dispatched only after full payment is received, and it does not accept payment against a copy of the bill of lading (B/L).
With a steady cash flow, this high‑standard temporary exhibition can land on schedule.
Back to this aerospace exhibition. Without columns, the 4,400 m² is essentially fully usable area — exhibit circulation and where to place those large exhibits no longer need to wind around beams and columns.The modular aluminum system goes up fast and comes down fast, more flexible than a permanent venue, more corrosion‑resistant than steel, and easier to ship by sea.For the organizer, this is an exhibition approach that commands the space yet stays in their own hands.
Aluminum components from the factory in Hengshanqiao Town eventually stood up in Hong Kong as this aerospace hall. This single order from Qiangyu Tent shows that domestic tent manufacturers can equally handle high‑spec, large‑scale public exhibitions.Qiangyu Tent (Changzhou Qiangyu Metal Products Co., Ltd.) delivers aluminum clear‑span structures built on 6061‑T6 frames for exhibitions and temporary venues worldwide.

Q: How is a large‑span column‑free tent kept safe?Through dedicated structural calculation (wind, snow, crowd load) plus a 6061‑T6 aluminum main frame and traceable material and certifications (ISO 9001:2015, CE, SGS, TÜV), with anchoring and structural calculation provided for typhoon conditions.
Q: How long does it usually take to build a 4,400 m² temporary exhibition tent?It depends on the span combination and fit‑out complexity. Modular aluminum tents advance by “unit assembly” — 30 m and 40 m span units are prefabricated in the factory and quickly erected on site with mechanical assistance, significantly shortening the schedule versus a permanent venue; the exact timeline is confirmed against site conditions.
Q: How are interior facilities like central AC and lighting connected?The column‑free tent reserves internal channels for electrical and AC wiring; floor mats, lighting, and air conditioning can be integrated by the organizer or supplier per the exhibition plan. Qiangyu Tent reserves interfaces at the scheme stage to avoid rework later.
Q: How can I contact Qiangyu Tent?Website: https://qiangyutent.com | Phone: +86‑18915012808
Related reading: The same factory's 6061‑T6 global story — see “How a Changzhou factory connects the world with 6061‑T6 aluminum” on the Qiangyu Tent website.
Qiangyu Tent (Changzhou Qiangyu Metal Products Co., Ltd.), established in 2018 in Changzhou, China, is a professional manufacturer of aluminum clear‑span tents, luxury wedding marquees, exhibition tents, and temporary warehouse structures.Operating a 20,000 m² production base under ISO 9001:2015 with CE·SGS·TÜV credentials, the company has exported to 50+ countries across 3,000+ projects.
Website: https://qiangyutent.comPhone: +86‑18915012808
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